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Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-21-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By southernman
My Sako mach IV, is shooting tiny little groups...

My Sako mach IV, is shooting tiny little groups with 18.5 gr benchmark, and a v-max, I drop back a grain, when shooting 25 gr,
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-01-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,701
Posted By southernman
Ive shot one with the .17 fireball a small Fallow...

Ive shot one with the .17 fireball a small Fallow deer, while rabbit shooting.
Taken hundreds with the .222, the only centerfire i owned at the time, culling in New. Zealand.
Now days my small...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-09-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,550
Posted By southernman
Anschutz has the 1771 in several models of .17...

Anschutz has the 1771 in several models of .17 hornet, sure like mine, nicer balance, fit and finish, than the two CZ .17 hornets I had.
No problem to get a finger nail 5 shot group at 100 with...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-17-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,395
Posted By southernman
I have ordered a 300 blackout magazine to try,...

I have ordered a 300 blackout magazine to try, and looking about for a CZ hornet at a reasonable price.
I have just picked up a Marlin 1894CL in 25-20, as new, not a scratch, so am going to see how...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-07-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,395
Posted By southernman
32-20, 25-20 bolt action repeater.

I like to have a bolt action 32-20 or 25-20, cant find one anywhere in Canada, but i have a CZ 527, .223 that's not being used,
has any one converted a CZ or another in production rifle, to 32-20,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-20-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,562
Posted By southernman
Dog hunter, I will take them, I send you a PM...

Dog hunter, I will take them,
I send you a PM tonight,
As long I can pay you from Canada, and you are prepared to ship.

opps guess I read that wrong, thought you were selling.

Regards...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 01-12-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,078
Posted By southernman
.219 Zipper.

Ive just bought a used Ruger #1 in .219 Zipper, 1-10 twist,
Any one load for one with the 60-68gr bullet weights, ?
I have a few boxes of 63gr Serria and lots of 3031, CFE.223 & BLC-2, so was...
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 11-06-2020, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,750
Posted By southernman
I have a 6x45 in a cooper, mostly I shoot the...

I have a 6x45 in a cooper, mostly I shoot the Serria 75gr hollow point at goats, small game ,and wallaby's I've tried the 80gr blitz, on a couple of Fallow deer and a few goats, and had limited...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-01-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,878
Posted By southernman
You can try Canada, be a bit more expensive, but...

You can try Canada, be a bit more expensive, but less restrictive rules, on sum stuff, reloading tooling is ok.
Prophet river firearms normally has 6TCU, P&D enterprises, or one of the gunsmiths,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-26-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,562
Posted By southernman
I will update this thread, as rifle arrived, a...

I will update this thread, as rifle arrived, a few weeks back, first few shots yesterday, as i was away salmon fishing.
Its a solid rifle, with very nice wood, feeds smooth as butter and the mag is...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-01-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,562
Posted By southernman
Happy Canada day, Just ordered a 1771 in .17...

Happy Canada day,
Just ordered a 1771 in .17 Hornet,
Nordic marksman has 15% off for today, enough for me to jump,
ordered a 20", single stage trigger, spare mag and tally quick release...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-30-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,562
Posted By southernman
Well surprisingly, about the same as the USA, ...

Well surprisingly, about the same as the USA,
Std or DVJ 1771 is $2295-2395, 20, or 23 " single stage or 2 stage trigger
the thumbhole stock is $2550. a GRS stock is $3200.
Given the 30%...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-30-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,562
Posted By southernman
Well I am mulling over getting one at the moment,...

Well I am mulling over getting one at the moment, couple places here in Canada, have them in stock, Still undecided yet on 17 or .22 hornet, and single or two stage trigger, not sure i agree with...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 06-07-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,181
Posted By southernman
Ive bought a couple Sako A1 and vixen 6PPC rifles...

Ive bought a couple Sako A1 and vixen 6PPC rifles here in Canada, last couple years,
Generally in good condition they list at 2 grand or a touch more, but take a bit to move, I paid $1650 for...
Forum: Bullet Making 06-07-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 331,160
Posted By southernman
I've got one of the .172 NOE moulds and a 1000...

I've got one of the .172 NOE moulds and a 1000 gas checks, Not cast any yet,
You guys down in the states, still have lots off bullet options, since I started shooting .17 hornet, we have lost...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-23-2020, 01:13 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,531
Posted By southernman
I vote for a Sako L461 vixen, as my first choice,...

I vote for a Sako L461 vixen, as my first choice, got one in .222 and 6PPC, and a A1 in .223.
Also got a cooper M51 in 6x45, great we rifle, but a touch heavier, than the sako's
Just bought a CZ...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-23-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,256
Posted By southernman
Ive got a cooper 6x45 with a 1-10 twist, Rifle is...

Ive got a cooper 6x45 with a 1-10 twist, Rifle is in Nz at present,
I run the 85gr Serria flat base and 75gr serria hollow point, (1510), as well as 65gr v-max for varmints, all same point of...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 04-17-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,529
Posted By southernman
I cut my CZ .17 hornet varmint to 20", velocity...

I cut my CZ .17 hornet varmint to 20", velocity loss was 80 fps,
I wish I had cut it to 18", at 20 it's still a bit long with my suspressor.
Changing from N120 to CFE blackout, picked up 300...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 10-12-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,611
Posted By southernman
I have a couple CZ . 17 hornets, in New Zealand,...

I have a couple CZ . 17 hornets, in New Zealand, I had the Varmint 24" chopped to 20" and threaded for a suspressor,
Velocity loss was from 3780 with 24" tube to 3730. Fps with the 20", 20 gr,...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 09-26-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,066
Posted By southernman
Nice photos kiwi, looks like a good trip, must...

Nice photos kiwi, looks like a good trip, must have been spring as sum animals have that scruffy, winter to summer coat's.
A lot of pine beetle, killed timber, those photos of Jasper, No wonder...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-05-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,251
Posted By southernman
Thanks for the info, seams the bee brass, wont be...

Thanks for the info, seams the bee brass, wont be an option, or at least not an easy option, on this platform, As I am after a small queit centerfire, for walking varmint rifle, I have to weigh up...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 08-04-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,251
Posted By southernman
20 killbee or 218 bee.

I am thinking of building one, of these as a walking varminter, as I like a repeater rifle, has anyone made one off the CZ 527, and if so was it on the hornet action or .222/.221,
I currently...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 07-02-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 29,717
Posted By southernman
I see ansuchltz are making them. In 17 and .22...

I see ansuchltz are making them. In 17 and .22 hornet. And 4.6x30 on 1771 model.
As much as I like cooper, and ruger single shots. A bolt repeater, is much more deseriable, for a small game...
Forum: Small Caliber Discussion Board 03-18-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,399
Posted By southernman
12.5 gr, CFE blackout, CCI 400, and Hornardy or...

12.5 gr, CFE blackout, CCI 400, and Hornardy or PPU brass under a 20gr v-max is my working load in two CZ .17 hornets. 3650-3700 fps.
I use 12gr BO, as a fireform load with .22 hornet PPU brass,
Forum: Small Caliber Load Data 02-15-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,064
Posted By southernman
I have tried several light weights in my 6x45, ...

I have tried several light weights in my 6x45,
60 Serria are very accurate, but drift badly in the wind, I like 58 gr v-max, not overly good accuracy for me with the 55 BT,
I mostly now shoot...
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