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Topic: 19-223
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pondsideshooter
PAKMAN
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posted February 28, 2005 02:33 PM
hello,
anyone have one of these? any thoughts? thanks
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Leonard
HMFIC
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posted February 28, 2005 03:25 PM
Welcome to the New Huntmasters, pondsideshooter. Glad to have you on board.
Yeah, I looked at a 19-223 Calhoon on the CZ action, but never plunged. Seems like a good one, although a Factory 204 covers much of the same ground. If you want to do the work, and like something different, it's worth consideration, although I have no direct experience. Hopefully, someone here can fill you in, but, it's a relatively new chambering, so?
Good hunting. LB
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Don't piss me off!
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Norm
Knows what it's all about
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posted March 02, 2005 03:04 PM
I have taken the plunge on the 19-223 Calhoon for my encore... I haven't shot any rounds through it as of yet...
Thought about the .204, but there aren't alot of components available for it yet, so chose this round... hoping to put it through the tests this summer and early fall...
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Carpe Diem
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UTcaller
NEVADA NIGHT FIGHTER
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posted March 02, 2005 05:50 PM
If you're looking for a wildcat go for it.I just took the plunge on a .204 24" Contender barrel. Should be here in the next couple weeks.As far as components go,there are alot to choose from NOW.Sierra makes 32 and 39 grain bullets,Hornady has a 32 and 40 grain bullet.Calhoun has a 33 grain bullet,Berger makes a 30,35,40BT,and a 50BT.Redding dies for the .204 are group "A" $22.99.Although on back order Midway has Winchester .204 brass for 119.99 for 1000.So if you want a bang for your buck the .204 is the way to go.GOOD HUNTING C.O
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pondsideshooter
PAKMAN
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posted March 03, 2005 03:50 PM
Well i order the gun today should have it in about ten days....i will let everyone know how it works for future thoughts
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pondsideshooter
PAKMAN
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posted March 13, 2005 03:47 PM
Just wanted to say i got my cooper on friday.Mounted a 6x24 weaver on it waiting on my supplies from Mr.Calhoon(if you want to get charged up about a 19cal just call him).I'm not one to brag but what a beautiful piece of work,if i could get the wife out of the bed i would keep it with me. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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