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12-14-2023, 06:34 PM
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.22 Hornet Conundrum - need help
Hello friends,
I'm facing a conundrum. I have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful 1st generation Browning A-Bolt Medallion in .22Hornet.
The problem is, the magazine is missing.
Where on this earth would I find a magazine?
I've done quite a bit of online searching - but have come only met dead ends.
How sad, that such a beautiful rifle is now [for all intents and purposes] useless because of the unavailability of a simple box-magazine.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Rod
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12-14-2023, 06:49 PM
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12-14-2023, 07:45 PM
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If you can get it cheap but it.
I bought a Brno ZKW 465 cheap and shot it for years as a single shot until I found a clip.
I made a block to fit the mag hole so I could drop a cartridge in.
Eventually you will find a clip.
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12-14-2023, 08:04 PM
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That is going to be a tough one to find, discontinued, and it never was common. It is unfortunate that people don't store the magazines in the firearms.
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12-14-2023, 08:52 PM
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12-14-2023, 09:14 PM
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That rifle I'm looking at is exactly like that!
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12-14-2023, 09:35 PM
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Honest question. Would 3D printing be a viable option? Maybe not for a complete, but certain portions?
OP, I happen to have the same rifle. I have three mags. Two functional and one is not. A piece of the internals snapped. Tried repairing with epoxy. It held for a few years but let go again and I have not attempted to repair again. If we could figure out a way to produce this component of the magazine, I could probably help you out and sell you a magazine. My only condition would be, that if you ever choose to sell that rifle, I get first crack at purchase. They are absolute gems. It’s a sin to have it sit in its current state as such. I’ve been looking for mags for these at every show and store visited for at least a decade and have yet to see, or hear of one.
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12-14-2023, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Lou
Honest question. Would 3D printing be a viable option? Maybe not for a complete, but certain portions?
OP, I happen to have the same rifle. I have three mags. Two functional and one is not. A piece of the internals snapped. Tried repairing with epoxy. It held for a few years but let go again and I have not attempted to repair again. If we could figure out a way to produce this component of the magazine, I could probably help you out and sell you a magazine. My only condition would be, that if you ever choose to sell that rifle, I get first crack at purchase. They are absolute gems. It’s a sin to have it sit in its current state as such. I’ve been looking for mags for these at every show and store visited for at least a decade and have yet to see, or hear of one.
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Well that is a mighty fine offer sir. It's this sort of opportunity that might just be the decision-maker! Part of me is saying, "Buy it" - another part of me is saying, "Don't, because I may never find a magazine." I will speak with the seller tomorrow, and if it's OK with you, I may be in touch.
Thank you!
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12-14-2023, 09:49 PM
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And they want a fortune. That be an expensive gun by the time a guy could get it to Lloyd. Thanks for sleuthing that one out!
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12-14-2023, 09:51 PM
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This one is used and pricy (about $165 Canadian) and is in New Zealand, so make friends with Coiloil so he can buy it and bring it for you next time he visits Alberta.
https://www.guncity.com/second-hand-...-rounds-385070
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12-14-2023, 10:04 PM
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Man that's a simple looking little component! I think I could almost make one myself! 
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12-15-2023, 07:43 AM
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12-15-2023, 11:06 AM
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Buy the gun, you will eventually find a mag and if not, they work great as single shots. They are a fantastically accurate 22 Hornet. I had one that would put 5 under an inch at 200 yards very regularly, and they are pretty on top of that.
Target squares are 1/2" on a side, not the typical 1".
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12-15-2023, 02:16 PM
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Hey Big Lou...
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Originally Posted by Big Lou
Honest question. Would 3D printing be a viable option? Maybe not for a complete, but certain portions?
OP, I happen to have the same rifle. I have three mags. Two functional and one is not. A piece of the internals snapped. Tried repairing with epoxy. It held for a few years but let go again and I have not attempted to repair again. If we could figure out a way to produce this component of the magazine, I could probably help you out and sell you a magazine. My only condition would be, that if you ever choose to sell that rifle, I get first crack at purchase. They are absolute gems. It’s a sin to have it sit in its current state as such. I’ve been looking for mags for these at every show and store visited for at least a decade and have yet to see, or hear of one.
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Hey Big Lou - I sent you a Private Message - not sure if it went through though. I can't find it now in my "sent items"
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12-15-2023, 06:29 PM
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Buy the gun, you will eventually find a mag and if not, they work great as single shots. They are a fantastically accurate 22 Hornet. I had one that would put 5 under an inch at 200 yards very regularly, and they are pretty on top of that.
Target squares are 1/2" on a side, not the typical 1".
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That's fantastic!
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12-15-2023, 06:50 PM
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For that price, I would just buy an Anschutz in 22Hornet. My 1730HB was a solid 1/2moa for 5 shots rifle. Corlanes has a very nice Anschutz 22Hornet on consignment.
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This guy may possibly build them for you, if you can beg/borrow a sample he can work with, https://mag3d.ca/product-category/browning/ . May be worth a call or E-mail, never know what he may have for info, or what is needed to make one, no cost to inquiring.
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This guy may possibly build them for you, if you can beg/borrow a sample he can work with, https://mag3d.ca/product-category/browning/ . May be worth a call or E-mail, never know what he may have for info, or what is needed to make one, no cost to inquiring. |
Thanks for this!
Every other lead so far has petered out unfortunately.
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12-22-2023, 03:22 PM
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*update*
Well, so far all leads have petered out. The only place I found one was in a gunshop in Christchurch, New Zealand. Export regulations from the New Zealand end make it impossible to get it here.
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12-22-2023, 05:07 PM
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Well, so far all leads have petered out. The only place I found one was in a gunshop in Christchurch, New Zealand. Export regulations from the New Zealand end make it impossible to get it here.
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That sucks. But like I said in my post with the link, ask Coiloil (member here). He is in New Zealand and might know and be able to do something. It is a rather expensive magazine though.
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12-22-2023, 06:13 PM
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That sucks. But like I said in my post with the link, ask Coiloil (member here). He is in New Zealand and might know and be able to do something. It is a rather expensive magazine though.
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Thank you! 
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12-22-2023, 06:17 PM
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Buy the gun. Whether you ever find a mag or mot you will be very happy shooting it as a single shot. If not, pm please me as I would be happy to have another.
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12-22-2023, 06:37 PM
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Coiloil37, to be exact.
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12-22-2023, 08:01 PM
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I can get the mag for you, If you buy the rifle, I will order it to my self and next time in NZ will bring it back, Most likely April/May
Give me a message, if you buy the rifle, we will work it out.
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12-22-2023, 08:42 PM
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I can get the mag for you, If you buy the rifle, I will order it to my self and next time in NZ will bring it back, Most likely April/May
Give me a message, if you buy the rifle, we will work it out.
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I will be in touch sir!!
Thank you!
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12-22-2023, 08:54 PM
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Quote:
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That rifle I'm looking at is exactly like that!
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Is the A-bolt you're looking at in that good a shape?
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12-22-2023, 10:11 PM
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Is the A-bolt you're looking at in that good a shape?
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Yes, I believe it is.
It's an A-Bolt Micro Medallion. From what I understand, a somewhat rare rifle in .22 Hornet.
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12-22-2023, 10:22 PM
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Yes, I believe it is.
It's an A-Bolt Micro Medallion. From what I understand, a somewhat rare rifle in .22 Hornet.
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Beauty little rifle. Enjoy!
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Did you buy it yet?
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Beauty little rifle. Enjoy!
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That 22Hornet that you just purchased is a beauty of a rifle. Let us know how it shoots.
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