Albert 888 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Been thinking again,which is never good for me. What are my choices of calibre,that I can have a custom built using a 223 527 action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 what is wrong with it? the biggest it will take is the .222 magnum or the .20 ruger which is actually the same case as the magnum necked to take a ,20. . the best thing to chamber it without a shadow of doubt is .223 rem but you already have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) What about the 220 swift or Russian I was thinking of ppc or br. You know me I'm had toooooo much time to think and want to have one rifle for everything. Been using a pump today 8+1 with slugs:-D on targets. Edited October 28, 2014 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I think to short an action for 220 swift Plus wrong case head size Think ammo guide has a section for working out all the case alternatives http://ammoguide.com/cgi-bin/aichamber.cgi?sn=VYpijrughW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Cheers was only thinking aloud. Looks like will have to sell two and buy one, have a 223 and a 308. I do mainly target work and fox but want to use on deer and vermin and have a long barrel life. I will be reloading so doesn't mater what case calibre it is as long as I can buy or form brass to suit. 6.5x47 or 55 is looking good so far. I would like to learn more about the br and ppc calibres. Edited October 28, 2014 by Albert 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 If you have a 308 already and reload, then either keep it at that or rebarrel to BR and be done. The biggest for the CZ will be 30x223/30 TCU which is basically a 223 necked to 300. I don't think it would get you deer legal for more than the little ones. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Cheers for that I will looks into a bit further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 You wont gain nothing in practical terms changing from a .223 rem. Ok so the numbers are different but can you make real use of them? .223rem is the Nato choice for good reason, up to 300 yards it will do all they want and more inc. full auto fire with great feeding and expectable barrel life. I warn you changing to the unusual is something of a poison chalice if you don't make real use of the numbers, forming cases, finding bullets, paying more for components and tooling etc. Besides anything else they will change the class you shoot in on the range. PPC, BR etc. are honestly best as single shot custom cut chambered guns. I don't think you can go to these with a 527 and its mini Mauser style bolt face ( if I remember right ,22 PPC needs a 22-250 action bolt arrangement- too big for the 527) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Cheers was only thinking aloud. Looks like will have to sell two and buy one, have a 223 and a 308. I do mainly target work and fox but want to use on deer and vermin and have a long barrel life. sounds like you have all you need already! all for new toys but think you will struggle finding a better combo for target work (bullet choice) short of changing barrel length in the 308 and twist rate in the 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 There is actually not a lot wrong with factory CZ527s. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Nothing wrong with mine its the 1:9 twist 24"varmint kevlar with the h&s stock. Only let down by the 5 shot mag. I was thinking ok selling the 223 and the 308 and buying one rifle with the founds and a proper scope. Just asked about rebarreling the action to see what choice I have with the actio as I like it that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Nothing wrong with mine its the 1:9 twist 24"varmint kevlar with the h&s stock. Only let down by the 5 shot mag. I was thinking ok selling the 223 and the 308 and buying one rifle with the founds and a proper scope. Just asked about rebarreling the action to see what choice I have with the actio as I like it that much. Get a custom 260, do you for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Get a custom 260, do you for everything Well it sure wont fit into a 527 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Is the 260 not hard on barrels. Thinking along the lines of 6.5 x55 or 47. Will stick with what I have for now. Was only thinking allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Nothing wrong with mine its the 1:9 twist 24"varmint kevlar with the h&s stock. Only let down by the 5 shot mag. I was thinking ok selling the 223 and the 308 and buying one rifle with the founds and a proper scope. Just asked about rebarreling the action to see what choice I have with the actio as I like it that much. Have you looked into having a larger magazine made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Have you looked into having a larger magazine made? Its been suggested to the OP before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I was in contact with someone who was getting some made as prototypes then selling them,guess it never worked as I have heard nothing since. Kent I worked up and past max load for the 308 best group and closest to poa where 45g and 45.5g opened up again at 46 and 46.5g. Still have a enough left to test and compare again,hopefully not in the rain again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Two mags piggy backed I think there is enough room (through the housing) to get the top one flared to fit just inside the other lower one and TIG them on the lap joint sans filler rod. The springs can be joined like was done with the first ten shot Remmington conversions Prior to the M5 Badger and its clones becoming available. What I don't know is will Edgars sell just the housing and a spare spring ( I think the full 5 shot mag is above £40)Unless someone has a s/h one to try on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Was going to do very similar, retro fit the top part of the cz mag to another 10 shot mag. The cz is now on hold as it's shooting good have foxing rounds and target sorted, going to concentrate on the 308s now still need a final target round for the Howa and I'm doing my best to turn the p14 into a 10shot from a two shot it's currently a 4 shot with feed problems. I will sort one out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Is the mag double stack? Is it that differtent to an SA80 mag? I can probably find one of the old RG ones about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 The cz mag is single stack. Apparently some American company did a 10 shot mag,but isn't find anything about them. Will have a look at the sa80 and rg mags and see what they look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Post a pic of the p14 I'm just doing a custom build on one so have a standard 6 shot there's a guy in the US that makes a mag with a coffin extension that takes 8 308 I think. Post a pic of the p14 I'm just doing a custom build on one so have a standard 6 shot there's a guy in the US that makes a mag with a coffin extension that takes 8 308 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 If i could I would, but I'm computer illiterate sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 If you want photos and vice versa PM me a email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 OK will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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