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Savage Model 23B 25-20 Question

gnprts
Can a bolt for a Savage Model 23B 25-20 also be used in a Savage model 23C rifle chambered for 32-20?
Both cartridges have the same head diameter of .408
Thanks
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  • perry shooter
    I say yes but never tried it
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  • charliemeyer007
    It should but that doesn't mean it will headspace correctly. You might compare/look at the part numbers on the gun parts website.
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  • gnprts
    On second look the rim thickness is also the same on both cartridges.

    Thanks for your input.
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  • elubsme
    I have one of each and they both interchange. But I do not believe the head space would be correct if I mixed them up.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by elubsme
    I have one of each and they both interchange. But I do not believe the head space would be correct if I mixed them up.



    Rimmed cartridges headspace on the rim. I believe all the 25-20, is a necked down 32-20. If so? Not likely to be a headspace problem.
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  • chiefr
    Just FYI with the 23s and the sporters I have noticed is the new R-P brass rim thickness is greater than WW brass.
    I have R-P that I can't completely close the bolt or have extreme difficulty closing the bolt. This was in two different rifles.

    No problem with WW brass.
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  • mrmike08075
    Yes. It's marginally thicker as far as outside diameter.

    It also holds less grains of powder overall.

    The decade plus of cowboy action shooting popularity and new modern production of handguns and carbines have led the manufactures to attempt to engineer a "safer" case.

    And much of it gets reloaded or handload or small batch specialty manufacture.

    Starline seems to be the closest to the COW specs.

    I have thought this somewhat over cautious based on its modern usage.

    They used to a standard round for universal use and a HV or high velocity round loaded for carbines and rifles only.

    I think the only noticeable external visual difference was the headstamp markings.

    Mike
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  • elubsme
    So, you have never seen a rimmed cartridge that had head space problems????quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by elubsme
    I have one of each and they both interchange. But I do not believe the head space would be correct if I mixed them up.



    Rimmed cartridges headspace on the rim. I believe all the 25-20, is a necked down 32-20. If so? Not likely to be a headspace problem.
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by elubsme
    So, you have never seen a rimmed cartridge that had head space problems????



    I've never had any headspace problems, with rimmed cartridges. Most that I shoot now are rimfire. I have heard that if their is excessive headspace, due to a thin rim and oversize rim to chamber dimensions. That their could be case failure. But don't recall it ever happening in my presence.
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  • pip5255
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.32-20_Winchester
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