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mickey
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#32662 - 05/06/05 12:20 PM

Savage model 23. .22K Hornet. Is it any good? Possible to rechamber to .223? I know the .223 will clean up the chamber but what about the extractor?

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trmungle
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#32674 - 05/06/05 02:34 PM

If memory serves, the Savage 23 was made for low pressure cartridges. 22 Hornet, 25-20 and 32-20 Winchester. I had one years ago, and I think it had only 1 locking lug. The one I had was for the Hornet and was a fair shooter. I think the barrel and reciever were 1 piece. Be careful, Tom

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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#32676 - 05/06/05 04:25 PM

If you haven't owned or used a .22 K-Hornet, you should use it for a while before deciding to rechamber to anything else. You might end up liking it a lot more than any .223.

If it were mine, I'd leave it as is and use it.

Richard.

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davem3
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#32679 - 06/06/05 12:23 AM

Micky:
Most early Hornet barrels were .223 in the groove and since the Savage 23D in .22 Hornet was dropped in 1947, it may be .223 instead of .224 - not a good choice for a .223 Rem with it's higher pressures.
23's were also made in 25/20 and 32/20, both low pressure pistol/rifle cartridges.
Another thought - Does it have enough bolt travel to handle the longer .223? Dave

Edited by davem3 (06/06/05 05:43 AM)

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mickey
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: davem3]
#32687 - 06/06/05 08:47 AM

Guys

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I got the number wrong. It is a Mod 219. It was a .22 Hornet that has been rechambered to K Hornet. The rifle was restocked in a decent piece of Walnut, new steel trigger guard. Polished insides with a new and heavier pin. Scope mounts machined into the rib like a Ruger with Ruger rings.

I got it. I will post pics as it is a neat little rifle.

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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#32690 - 06/06/05 10:57 AM

The 219's also came in 30/30 - sometimes the barrels (only) show up on ebay but usually go high.
I have a 219 .22 Hornet barrel but it is on a hammer shotgun frame and needs the firing pin bushed to work well but it is very accurate.
I have been looking for a 219 in 30/30 at a reasonable price as it would give me a two barrel set.

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mickey
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: davem3]
#32694 - 06/06/05 12:40 PM

Are all the barrels interchangeable or is special fitting required?

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davem3
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#32714 - 07/06/05 12:33 AM

I have not had a chance to try the hammerless action used on the 219 but headspace is a simple fix on those single shot actions.
It has been my experience with the shotgun barrels that they usually will interchange. Dave

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Re: Need information Fast [Re: mickey]
#33727 - 23/06/05 09:03 PM

Careful of the wrong twist for the new caliber.

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Photog
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: wombat]
#36394 - 24/08/05 06:48 AM

Mick

How are those pictures coming? That is exactly what I want to do to a 219 in 30-30. I would love to see how it was done, and how it looks.

Thanks, Photog

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mickey
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: Photog]
#36406 - 24/08/05 11:33 AM

Very slow. I'll go do it now. I still haven't shot it but I did get some dies and bullets.

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mickey
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Re: Need information Fast [Re: Photog]
#36410 - 24/08/05 12:34 PM

Savage 218 in 22 K Hornet.

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