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.22 hornet rechamber

  • 23-09-2010 1:49pm
    #1
    The Big Fella
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    Im starting to look for a .223 rifle second hand and there verly scarce:D. I have seen quiet a few cz hornets in immaculate condition for €500. I have to go new if I want a good .223. Ive been thinking could I not buy a hornet and have it rechambered? What would it cost to have it rechambered? ( Im only looking to spend 5 to €600)


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  • #2
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    >This< fella will be able to tell you. I'm not sure, but I suspect it may be more than your budget, check to be sure.


  • #3
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    Patsat had a nice cz 223 for sale here on boards....not sure if its sold yet..
    It was going for good money.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055954092&page=3


  • #4
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    dwighet wrote: »
    Patsat had a nice cz 223 for sale here on boards....not sure if its sold yet..
    It was going for good money.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055954092&page=3

    OP

    This could be your cheapest option for .223.
    Rechambering is normally done for fellas who don't really mind the cost TBH.

    If you have a budget S/H is your best bet.


  • #5
    deerhunter1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭deerhunter1


    The Big Fella wrote: »
    Im starting to look for a .223 rifle second hand and there verly scarce:D. I have seen quiet a few cz hornets in immaculate condition for €500. I have to go new if I want a good .223. Ive been thinking could I not buy a hornet and have it rechambered? What would it cost to have it rechambered? ( Im only looking to spend 5 to €600)

    Try sports den in navan thought I saw some 2nd hand there on monday.0469021130 ask for simon


  • #6
    daithi55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭daithi55


    try this lad hes just outside nenagh

    jim barry 0872736559

    hes well priced i got my savage stevens .223 off him for 550 new


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  • #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    The Hornet and the .223 Rem are completely different cartridges, the Hornet has a rimmed base of 7.6mm the .223 is 9.6 rimless.
    Thus you would not only need to rechamber you would also need a new bolt.
    plus the chamber pressures would be very different. Hornet maximum PSI is 43,000 the .223 Rem is 55,000 PSI.
    Not worth the time and trouble IMO.


  • #8
    Jonty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭Jonty


    if you could roll your own ammo, a 22 K hornet would be nice.

    http://varmintal.com/avarm.htm


  • #9
    4gun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭4gun


    try landers in TraleeI bought a new Luger 223 from them recently for very cheap money( less than your looging to spend...just make sure you get the mounts with it ;) for what you pay the gun is accurate enough,I've done 3/4" groups @ 100 yds wiht mine... they seem solid enough :)


  • #10
    Cass
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    The Big Fella wrote: »
    Im starting to look for a .223 rifle second hand and there verly scarce.

    Sean in Stakelums. Was down with him last Thursday and he has over a dozen rifles in .223 cal ranging from Tikka to CZ to Remmy, etc, etc. New and second hand.

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