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Old 02-18-2008, 12:11 AM
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if you insist on using the 77/17 hmr, you might measure the front part of the 22 hornet bolt to see if it's the same length. if it's longer you might be able to shorten it, the front part of the bolt is held on by a pin thru the bolt.
extractors might have to be modified as the hornet rim is thicker than the 5.7X28 rim.
if i were to be working this project i would probably start with the 77/22 hornet rather than the 17 hmr. there would not be a need to convert to centerfire, the barrel screws in rather than tensioned in, you could cut threads in the action and one might be able to rework the clip in a way to make it feed.
if memory serves me correctly, the body on the 5.7x28 is larger than the hornet, so you would need to open the guide rails in the clip for it to feed.
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