Shot some prairie dogs over the weekend.

[BILLY D.]

Jonsey

Hi bud. I just purchased a 19 caliber rifle. The parent case is a 30 carbine necked down. 17 grs of powder and an honest 300yd rifle. I've only been out twice with it so far thanks to the crumby weather we been having.

The rifle itself is a CZ 527 and converted over to a Pac Nor 19cal Barrel. It's the first NEW rifle I bought in 25 years. WOW. Single set trigger is the works. My first groups just dinking around were .7's.

This is the dream cartridge of a Montana guy by the name of James Calhoon in Havre. He has 3 of them actually. The 19 Badger which I have, the Calhoon Hornet, which for all practical purposes is an Improved Hornet in 19 Cal and the 19-223 which is again an Improved 223 to 19 Cal.

As soon as I seen the results with the Badger I ordered a 19 Hornet barrel from Match Grade Machine for my T/C Contender and told Jim the other day I would would want him to order another Barre for a Model 10 Savage I want to make a Switch Barrel rifle out of. It's presently a 223 AI.

I have approximately 120 rounds through the rifle so far and have not cleaned yet and it still looks fresh. I'm going to clean at 150 rounds to see if there is copper residue. Jim said there won't be any.

I am just tickled pink with this setup. It's now my dream cartridge also. It sure beats the heck out of my 204 Ruger. Better accuracy and less copper fouling.

I had some surgery last week so I'm out of action for awhile.

If your looking for a rifle I highly suggest looking at the 19 cal. It's a winner.

By the way your lady is still gorgeous.

Best wishes, Bill