starscream wrote:I've been thinking about converting my .243 win to .260 rem when the time comes to change the barrel. The reason is simply better barrel life and a greater availability of match ammunition with the 260 rem. My question is how do i go about informing WAPOL and getting their approval? Is this a simple process of just getting my paper license updated or will i have to go through all the hassle of filing out all the forms like when i originally bought the rifle?
Thanks.
bladeracer wrote:Down here, it's just a matter of emailing them and they'll alter the rego paper to suit.
Is it a viable change? Will your .243 feed belted cases? Is the bolt beefy enough to cut it out to fit the case head?
Is it not cheaper to simply buy a rifle and sell yours?
starscream wrote:bladeracer wrote:Down here, it's just a matter of emailing them and they'll alter the rego paper to suit.
Is it a viable change? Will your .243 feed belted cases? Is the bolt beefy enough to cut it out to fit the case head?
Is it not cheaper to simply buy a rifle and sell yours?
I thought it would be a relatively simple process of just changing the barrel out since the .243 and .260 share the same parent case? I am no gunsmith by any means so i very well may be wrong. I've considered selling my rifle and buying another but i don't want to go through the process again.
bladeracer wrote:starscream wrote:bladeracer wrote:Down here, it's just a matter of emailing them and they'll alter the rego paper to suit.
Is it a viable change? Will your .243 feed belted cases? Is the bolt beefy enough to cut it out to fit the case head?
Is it not cheaper to simply buy a rifle and sell yours?
I thought it would be a relatively simple process of just changing the barrel out since the .243 and .260 share the same parent case? I am no gunsmith by any means so i very well may be wrong. I've considered selling my rifle and buying another but i don't want to go through the process again.
You're quite right. I checked Wiki and they have a picture of a belted magnum
My fault.
In which case, it may be as simple as barrel replacement.
Having moved from WA I fully understand you not wanting to go through their outrageously punitive, and expensive PtA process for a new firearm.
You would need to update the rego as you can't buy or possess the brass without a registered firearm. Unless you have another .243 you would also have to get rid of any .243 brass or bullets you have. You can neck the .243 brass up to .264, although whether that complies with the ludicrous laws you have their I don't know. Are you allowed to own .308 brass with the intention of forming it to a different chambering you own?
bladeracer wrote:starscream wrote:I've been thinking about converting my .243 win to .260 rem when the time comes to change the barrel. The reason is simply better barrel life and a greater availability of match ammunition with the 260 rem. My question is how do i go about informing WAPOL and getting their approval? Is this a simple process of just getting my paper license updated or will i have to go through all the hassle of filing out all the forms like when i originally bought the rifle?
Thanks.
Down here, it's just a matter of emailing them and they'll alter the rego paper to suit.
Is it a viable change? Will your .243 feed belted cases? Is the bolt beefy enough to cut it out to fit the case head?
Is it not cheaper to simply buy a rifle and sell yours?
Baronvonrort wrote:Can he just add the .260 to the rego if he keeps the .243 barrel? Could it be registered as a .243 / .260?
1Fatman wrote:Pretty sure they will class it as a second rifle and make you go through the hoops as if you were buying a new one.
Best bet is to ring them first before you start work on it.
1Fatman wrote:Pretty sure they will class it as a second rifle and make you go through the hoops as if you were buying a new one.
Best bet is to ring them first before you start work on it.
starscream wrote:cheers for the link. I think i'll just stick with my 243 and buy an additional 260 later on since it will be the same process.