Harry136 Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Hi, I’m interested in buying a Browning Maral, the only problem is that the smallest they come in is .308, unfortunately I’m only licensed for a .243. As the .243 is only a necked down .308, would the gun conversion be as simple as just rebarrelling a .308 gun? Also how would I go about doing this from the FEO/ legal view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green hornet Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) You could pay for the rifle and have the dealer send it to someone who re barrels and collect as a 243 and no need to notify your feo.The cost wouldn’t be worth the rifle.Last quote I had at having a barrel was nearly £800. Edited November 18, 2019 by Green hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 I’ve been quoted £600 for a rebarrel, the rifle is £1900, so worth it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 I really do tire at the crazy system. A 243Winchester is equally dangerous as a 308Winchester if someone abuses it and is careless in it's use. I know this doesn't help you a lot but just wanted a rant. Choose another make which does 243 Win there are a few about for that sort of money and shoot equally well .... yeh I know this doesn't help much either BUT spending that amount on just having another barrel fitted seems a bit crazy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry136 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 I have a thing for Brownings and I absolutley love that rifle, so I'm kinda stuck! I wish the FEO would allow me to have a .308! I agree a .243 is more dangerous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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