I have thought about a 9x39 on my mini-Mauser 223. Sounds like fun using the improved case and a 180 gr Barnes X or a hard cast WFN. Looks like a great gun for fun and compact, easy to swing full stock. Reminiscent of the old Steyr M/S. Be Well, Rustyzipper.

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