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WTB Howa Mini
I am looking for a Howa mini action or rifle with a 223 bolt face for a 17FB build.
Thanks for any help! |
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You might also put out feelers for a CZ 527, along with the Howa Mini, as it will work very nicely also.
I took one of mine and re-barreled it to 17FB and it works and shoots great. |
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Thanks Bill
Which action do you like best in terms of smoothness etc. The mini will hold 10 rnds vs 5 for the cz ...right? |
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The amount of magazine holding does not bother me, as I usually load single shot regardless, and when I do use either magazine, no problems with each and the amount they hold. |
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Question Bill. When you converted a CZ in 223 to 17FB, what if any changes did you need to make to the bottom metal and/or the magazine. I guess my question assumes that the parent rifle was a 223 not a 221FB. Thank you.
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I obtained a 221 FB magazine and that allowed the 17FB to feed, with no further bottom metal work needed. I also use a Bob's slide for a single shot feed. Was very easy for my smith to do the job. |
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Why not just purchase your friends 17FB?
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Good question...I have a XR 100 in 20 VT now. A great set up but want a smaller/lighter rifle and I think I want a repeater on this one.
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The price 527’s command now is ridiculous. Would make a pricey build. Maybe I am just to cheap. Oh how I wish I had bought a dozen of the Mini’s before they got close to ridiculous price.
I checked my 222 mini a while back for a gent. It sure acts like it would feed 221/20VT/17FB from the factory magazine. |
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