How about .223?

The 19 badger is based on the 30 carbine case.
The CZ527 22 hornet barrel is removed and surplussed.
I bought it, worked up loads, and the chamber support did not reach the web.
Before the primer pocket could get loose, the side of the case failed and the gas cutting destroyed the bolt face.

I have rebarreled a number of rifles myself, and so far I have always managed to get chamber support to the case web.

My Pac Nor CZ527 was given a d different feed ramp and the should set back [not by me]. I have not worked a load since and the rifle has gathered dust for years.
 
IMO a .223 is at best a marginal deer caliber and only makes sense on small deer, under 250 yards and with a heavy bullet. A .308 delivers significantly more energy and at longer ranges. If you're recoil sensitive to a .308 but want more energy and range than a .223, I think you should consider a .243 or better yet a 7mm-08. I've taken many large deer with the 7mm-08 and 2 elk at short range, and the 7mm-08 recoil is mild.
 
perfect for roedeer which I assume you have, fox hunting.

you probably have laws/regulations concerning calibres and hunting
 
Clark said:
The 19 badger is based on the 30 carbine case.
The CZ527 22 hornet barrel is removed and surplussed.
I bought it, worked up loads, and the chamber support did not reach the web.
Before the primer pocket could get loose, the side of the case failed and the gas cutting destroyed the bolt face.

I have rebarreled a number of rifles myself, and so far I have always managed to get chamber support to the case web.

My Pac Nor CZ527 was given a d different feed ramp and the should set back [not by me]. I have not worked a load since and the rifle has gathered dust for years.
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Now I understand. I though you blew up factory rifles and ruined the bolts with the ammo the rifle was originally chamber for.

I had a bad batch of primers. Keep blowing holes and pitted the face of my 06 bolt. Still works though. :)

The only thing I really dislike about the CZ is the scope mount. But then you don't have to worry about bass screw coming loos with the right rings. I'd still rather have it cut for Picatinny/Weaver or screws.
 
I have to say that I do like the .223 cartridge,having done my first rifle IPSC match the other day, using the RM's own AR15. That was FUN, but I think I've resolved the rifle problem.

The .223 Varmint was very nice, but I've just found a .308 CZ 550 Varmint secondhand for the same money, so I put down a deposit. It is a really good deal in my opinion, so my .223 needs will have to be met by some semi-auto for IPSC.....
Expect yet more questions about the CZ VZ58 in the near future...;)

(I'm sure I told myself that this bolt action would be my last gun purchase :confused:)
 
Don't forget you're going to need a quality scope to dress her up in. :D

And that will open a whole new can of worms. ;)
 
I think you have made a good choice, assuming that the bore is still solid. I really love my CZ550 V in 308. With good handloads, it is just a magnificent rifle. I am not particularly recoil sensitive, but the heavy barrel 308 recoil is not unpleasant.

Good luck and many happy years with your rifle.
 
assuming that the bore is still solid
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I had the seller meet me at a gun shop that I know has a set of 7.62, 7.63 etc bore gauges and had the guys behind the counter check.

They said that the bore was solid: nearly new type solid.

Happy days!!
 
I never shoot a deer that is running. But I will kill a coyote running at 300+ yds (not necessarily the first shot...they get twice as fast and half as big whe they turn it on).

I have killed many deer at 300+ yds with my 308, all standing still and most dropped in their tracks while the rest ran lest than 50 yds. I shoot high shoulder shots and use Hornady 150gr SST with no passthrough.

Because of experience in coyote hunting, I would not hesitate to shoot a standing deer at 300 yds with a 223, but would shoot it either high shoulder or low neck. I would not attempt this shot unless I had a 3-point brace: bottom and side brace along with right elbow brace (right handed).

Hunting depends on your skill, the kind of brace you have, and experience. The rifle and caliber are mostly secondary.
 
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