.25-35 or .30-30?

[Calif Hunter]

I don't know, but have been told that changing from the rimmed .22 HP to a rimless round like the .250 or .300 Savage will require many changes - the bolt would have to be changed, the magazine follower would have to be changed, etc. Since the .22HP, .25-35 and .30-30 are all similar dimensions (rim, length, etc.), all that is needed is the rechamber and rebore.'


I have not taken it apart - the forend comes off, but the barrel does not want to turn. I have tried it with the action both open and closed. I don't want to try to force it and scratch things up. Perhaps one of the former owners tried to make it shoot better by putting epoxy or something in the threads? How easy should the barrel turn? Maybe it just needs some Kroil?