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toppkatt Junior Member Offline Posts: 58 Joined: Feb 7^th, 2020	rechambering a Ballard Jul 31^st, 2022 at 9:04pm	Print Post
	Got a Marlin Ballard in .38 long. Am considering drilling, lining and rechambering in .38-40 (because I already own a rifle in that caliber so improved logistics). Would this be safe? To the best of my knowledge the receiver is cast. Also, dos anyone know if a new edition or even a reprinting of Ballard : the Great American Rifle is in the works? Cost, if you can find one it $$$$$$. Thanks!


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Rebel Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4292 Location: Rockets and Race Cars Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: rechambering a Ballard Reply #1 - Jul 31^st, 2022 at 9:52pm	Print Post
	ebay has Dutcher's book for $400 Aaron

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toppkatt Junior Member Offline Posts: 58 Joined: Feb 7^th, 2020	Re: rechambering a Ballard Reply #2 - Aug 1^st, 2022 at 7:36am	Print Post
	Rebel wrote on Jul 31^st, 2022 at 9:52pm: ebay has Dutcher's book for $400 Aaron Yeah, I'd be willing to go $200 to $300 but $400, for as much as I'd use it, to me is more $$$$$ than I'm willing to spend. I'd rather put it toward another gun or parts... but thanks for the reply.


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digitall423 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 747 Location: Mexico Beach, FL Joined: Aug 5^th, 2005	Re: rechambering a Ballard Reply #3 - Aug 1^st, 2022 at 8:08am	Print Post
	Check your private messages.


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ISS Oldtimer Offline Posts: 570 Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: rechambering a Ballard Reply #4 - Aug 2^nd, 2022 at 11:25pm	Print Post
	iirc, Keith Myer had a copy for sale here. Rich


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16801 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: rechambering a Ballard Reply #5 - Aug 4^th, 2022 at 12:01pm	Print Post
	I personally would not rebarrel and chamber a #2 cast Ballard for .38-40 cartridge. Even if you take care to load mild loads, there's no telling what someone in the future will do. I'd consider either making it into a .22LR Ballard, or leaving it as a .38 Long.

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