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Posted By: BobMt 22 hornet - 02/02/17
need some help,i want a 22 hornet but that is impossible to find.is there a rifle that could be rebareled? an action that i could have a gunsmith build on?

any help appreciated........bob
Posted By: jakelly Re: 22 hornet - 02/02/17
The old 591 receivers were used for this. Single shot only though.
Posted By: BobMt Re: 22 hornet - 02/02/17
thanks......but want a bolt action. ..bob
Posted By: arroyo Re: 22 hornet - 02/02/17
I have a CZ 527 and a Ruger #3 .22 Hornet.The CZ 527 is a great Baby Mauser.
Posted By: BobMt Re: 22 hornet - 02/02/17
the cz is a lefty? i have seen on their site chambered for 223 and 204,....bob
Posted By: jeff270 Re: 22 hornet - 02/03/17
The bolt face on my Abolt Hornet (Micro Hunter?)
is about .4" and a .223case easily fits in it.
You might make a conversion from .223 if you can find an extractor, floorplate and magazine.
And it's just about the unhandiest magazine ever.
Posted By: Unalakleet_Yooper Re: 22 hornet - 02/03/17
Anschutz also made the 1730 model in left hand.
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
Been looking on Gunbroker for over a year for a LH Hornet bolt action.
Posted By: War_Eagle Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
I keep checking every now and then hoping a LH Browning Micro Hornet will show up.

Been brainstorming about buying a PTG bolt with a .318" bolt face and trying to frankenstein a LH M700 SA.
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
A funny and true gunbroker story. Almost 2 years ago, I was looking for a Browning LH 22 Hornet. Had the search keys set for updating by email and the whole kit. Behold, one comes up for sale. I was pretty flush at the time and told my buddy that "i'm going to buy it, regardless what it costs!" I ran a couple of bidders out at about $1400 and at $2,200 I got cold feet. The rifle sold for $2,250, IIRC.

Two weeks later another one came up and I bought it for $755. True story and one I was very lucky to get.
Posted By: bea175 Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
I love my Browning LH A-Bolt in 22 Hornet great calling rifle in the woods. It loves Lil'Gun and the Hornady 40 gr V-Max

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Posted By: BobMt Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17

any recommendations on a gunsmith that could build one for me?....bob
Posted By: bea175 Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
Any gunsmith should be able to build one if he has an action made for the hornet. Feeding the hornet case would be the hard part. I read somewhere that PTG makes a Hornet bolt face for the Savage action.
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
Thought about buying a CZ 527 LH 223 and a RH 22 Hornet, then swapping barrels. A bit of work might be necessary on the bolt and maybe the fitting of the mags?
Posted By: dkid Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
I had PTG build a left hand hornet bolt head ( Savage) and chambered a Pac-nor barrel, no nut, in 22 hornet. All set up for us lefties.
Would sell bolt head and barrel for $225 shipped.
Posted By: bea175 Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
Originally Posted by dkid
I had PTG build a left hand hornet bolt head ( Savage) and chambered a Pac-nor barrel, no nut, in 22 hornet. All set up for us lefties.
Would sell bolt head and barrel for $225 shipped.


That would be a great deal
Posted By: 700LH Re: 22 hornet - 02/07/17
Originally Posted by OSU_Sig
A funny and true gunbroker story. Almost 2 years ago, I was looking for a Browning LH 22 Hornet. Had the search keys set for updating by email and the whole kit. Behold, one comes up for sale. I was pretty flush at the time and told my buddy that "i'm going to buy it, regardless what it costs!" I ran a couple of bidders out at about $1400 and at $2,200 I got cold feet. The rifle sold for $2,250, IIRC.

Two weeks later another one came up and I bought it for $755. True story and one I was very lucky to get.


Yep, I remember that gun smile
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: 22 hornet - 02/10/17
Originally Posted by 700LH
Originally Posted by OSU_Sig
A funny and true gunbroker story. Almost 2 years ago, I was looking for a Browning LH 22 Hornet. Had the search keys set for updating by email and the whole kit. Behold, one comes up for sale. I was pretty flush at the time and told my buddy that "i'm going to buy it, regardless what it costs!" I ran a couple of bidders out at about $1400 and at $2,200 I got cold feet. The rifle sold for $2,250, IIRC.

Two weeks later another one came up and I bought it for $755. True story and one I was very lucky to get.


Yep, I remember that gun smile

I have never been so happy to have missed out on a gun.
Posted By: bbassi Re: 22 hornet - 02/14/17
Originally Posted by dkid
I had PTG build a left hand hornet bolt head ( Savage) and chambered a Pac-nor barrel, no nut, in 22 hornet. All set up for us lefties.
Would sell bolt head and barrel for $225 shipped.


Single shot or did you get it to feed? I too love my Browning micro, but I've had a 17 hornet itch I'd like to scratch. I just can't justify paying for a second micro and the way mine shoots I doubt I'll ever get rid of it.

FWIW, I think there was a LH hornet made by CZ at one time. I saw on on GB 3 or 4 years ago and hesitated just a little too long.
Posted By: Ella Re: 22 hornet - 02/16/17
What about one of the mini-mauser actions? Zastava?

I love my .223. One in hornet would be sweet.
Posted By: OSU_Sig Re: 22 hornet - 02/16/17
Originally Posted by bbassi
Single shot or did you get it to feed? I too love my Browning micro, but I've had a 17 hornet itch I'd like to scratch. I just can't justify paying for a second micro and the way mine shoots I doubt I'll ever get rid of it.

FWIW, I think there was a LH hornet made by CZ at one time. I saw on on GB 3 or 4 years ago and hesitated just a little too long.


This is why I'm still looking for a LH hornet. I have that same 17 Hornet itch and it won't go away. I had MGM make me a 17 Hornet carbine barrel for my G2 Contender but really prefer a bolt gun.
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