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[Clark McCombe]

What is the downside to lengthening the chamber to 2 5/8 or 2 3/4?

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Clark McCombe

What is the downside to lengthening the chamber to 2 5/8 or 2 3/4?

If it’s a “shooter” which is a gun that will be used instead of looked at and held onto as an investment, the upside is being able to shoot regular competition or hunting loads out of it.

[Stan Hillis]

Originally Posted by Clark McCombe

What is the downside to lengthening the chamber to 2 5/8 or 2 3/4?

Loss of originality, nothing else as long as the barrel wall thicknesses are sufficient to safely do the chamber lengthening. As Mike said, no real downside for a shooter.