Dear Mr. George:
I've always wanted a Ross rifle. I think that I know all the problems with the design and I guess that is part of the reason I have wanted one for so long. Well, I finally found one, but its current state is pretty bad. In fact, the last owner thought it was hopeless, but I also have a thing for trying to save old firearms from the scrap heap. Based on what I've seen and read here, I value your opinion above the very few smiths in my area and was hoping that you would offer some advise (beyond simply junking it). My questions are: 1) Would it be possible to rebarrel a Ross action? 2) What caliber(s) would you suggest (am I wrong in hoping maybe .223 or .243??)? and 3) Who would you suggest I have do it? Thank you - Steve
I've always wanted a Ross rifle. I think that I know all the problems with the design and I guess that is part of the reason I have wanted one for so long. Well, I finally found one, but its current state is pretty bad. In fact, the last owner thought it was hopeless, but I also have a thing for trying to save old firearms from the scrap heap. Based on what I've seen and read here, I value your opinion above the very few smiths in my area and was hoping that you would offer some advise (beyond simply junking it). My questions are: 1) Would it be possible to rebarrel a Ross action? 2) What caliber(s) would you suggest (am I wrong in hoping maybe .223 or .243??)? and 3) Who would you suggest I have do it? Thank you - Steve