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Another option would be to get the tap and make your own. The pitch is 5/16 x 36 tpi, right-hand. I had to order mine but they're out there.

Thanks to everyone that has replied with your help and advise. I will keep checking the sites for a used Remington or CZ chambered in 221 fireball. Maybe even hold out hope for a Cooper that is more reasonably priced. WRT Remington, there was definitely a difference between the bolt faces and the a...

but I have read where the ejector is in a different location on the bolt and unsure if that will be an issue. You're correct, there are differences between the 223 & 17/221 Fireball [Remington] bolts. There are also differences in the receiver too in the area of the feed-ramps if memory serves ...

Rick, The only use I have for those steel USGI sectional cleaning rods is using them for: - using them with a M1/M14 USGI chamber brush; - using them with the USGI combo tool especially with a M1 [removing gas cylinder plug, taking the rear sight out, disassembling the bolt, etc.] Short of that.... ...

Guy, I'm curious why the 6mm over the 6.5 Creedmoor. I ask because I find myself asking that question. Also included is the 6x47, 6.5 x47 or the 260 Remington or AI.

If you opt for the repeater, a Remington 700 in 221 or 17 Fireball would be a good choice. WRT to the Remington 700 there are differences between the 223 & Fireball receiver, bolt faces and the magazine follower for functionally. A 223 action would work but if you need the reliable and repeatabi...

I heard about the fire, dang, that's bad for all of us here. Are they going to rebuild or call it a career? I'd hate to see them go because a good outfit like that is hard to find and to me it was close enough to drive there if I had to. You're absolutely right about cleaning regiments, many a good ...

Rick,

You shoot a 204 probably as much as anyone I know. Do you have any idea what the barrel life is for a 204? Naturally, it really depends on one's accuracy requirements and presuming the shooter can shoot to that level in the first place. In your case, you shoot some pretty tight groups.

Jim

I've heard Rick talk about the 20VT for sometime now... Once upon a time....I was introduced to ground squirrel shooting right shortly after the 204 came out. On my first trip I borrowed a Ruger 77 in 204 and I became hooked. Shortly thereafter I picked up a CZ-527 American in 204 and quickly procur...

Welcome aboard! I must add that this site can be real addicting and hard on thee ole' pocket book but sure is fun.

No G48 for me. I have a 17, 20, 22, 23 and 42 and they're all reliable but they won't win a beauty contest.

Jim

I think it goes w/o saying, the overall goal here is to impede but completely suppress firearm sales. As far as court challenges, I think we have as much of a chance succeeding at the WA Court Of Appeals and the WA Supreme Court as those who plotted to kill Hitler in Roland Freisler's court; none. T...

….me too. I do have a 8.5-25x50 VX3 and I like it a lot.

Well, I'm here to say; it's addicting.

Try & trap them and then drop them off at The Presidio