gundoc
09-03-2004, 10:44
I received this from Brownells (http://www.brownells.com)today about Mach2 conversions:
WARNING ABOUT MACH 2 FIREARM CONVERSIONS
Brownells has recently been informed by ATK Alliant Techsystems (parent company to CCI/SPEER) that converting .22 caliber rimfire semi-automatic firearms to the new Hornady .17 Mach 2 caliber could result in premature exposure of the fired cartridge resulting in potential serious injury.
Brownells is continually communicating with reputable, commercial firearms manufacturers and suppliers to keep our customers informed of future developments in this matter. To the best of our knowledge, no special safety precautions have yet been issued for the conversion of fixed breech bolt action, falling block and lever action rifles or revolvers in good, serviceable, safe condition. However, you must use caution in being sure the action is in excellent mechanical condition, made recently and the metal of sound manufacture.
Please read and understand the following safety notice presented here by permission of ATK. At this time, Brownells cannot recommend or suggest a safe and proven procedure for modifying any .22LR semi-automatic bolt for operation with .17 Mach 2 ammunition. As in all situations involving modification to the factory original gun, Brownells, its agents, officers and employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages.
ATK Letter (http://www.brownells.com/UserDocs/Miscellaneous/wb804-ATK.pdf)
WARNING ABOUT MACH 2 FIREARM CONVERSIONS
Brownells has recently been informed by ATK Alliant Techsystems (parent company to CCI/SPEER) that converting .22 caliber rimfire semi-automatic firearms to the new Hornady .17 Mach 2 caliber could result in premature exposure of the fired cartridge resulting in potential serious injury.
Brownells is continually communicating with reputable, commercial firearms manufacturers and suppliers to keep our customers informed of future developments in this matter. To the best of our knowledge, no special safety precautions have yet been issued for the conversion of fixed breech bolt action, falling block and lever action rifles or revolvers in good, serviceable, safe condition. However, you must use caution in being sure the action is in excellent mechanical condition, made recently and the metal of sound manufacture.
Please read and understand the following safety notice presented here by permission of ATK. At this time, Brownells cannot recommend or suggest a safe and proven procedure for modifying any .22LR semi-automatic bolt for operation with .17 Mach 2 ammunition. As in all situations involving modification to the factory original gun, Brownells, its agents, officers and employees accept no responsibility for the results obtained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages.
ATK Letter (http://www.brownells.com/UserDocs/Miscellaneous/wb804-ATK.pdf)