.19 Badger?

I hate this! I've got two Cooper 19 Calhoons (Hornet) and I just love them. One is varmint weight the other is sporter weight. The varmint weight makes puree out of PD's at 300 yds. But this Badger thing looks interesting. Aw damn honey, I need that second gun safe!
 
I would like to have one but i think i can get by with my 19223 and my new savage 204 with a pacnor barrel. That pacnor barrel is a great shooter, well under a half at 100, i just shot a 300 yard group a little under an inch.
 
I have both the .19 Calhoon, and the .19-223 in CZ rifles. In regards to accuracy, they'll both shot under 1/2" consistently! Generally, it is one ragged hole. With the .19-223 that is with a 32g bullet at over 4000 fps! And I would'nt consider the .19 Calhoon anemic, cranking out 3600 fps with a 27g bullet! -And only using only 14.7gs of powder to boot.
On a bet at the 100 yard range, I hit back to back M&M's with my .19 Calhoon. The fellow who made the bet thought it was a fluke when the first M&M exploded. I told him "double or nothing?" He jumped on it hoping to regain his $20. Well, when the second one exploded his jaw just dropped. - The point here is, that I had total confidence in the cartridges inherent accuracy to take a bet like that. I told him "it's lucky he run out of M&M's." Otherwise, I'd of probably won enough to buy another Calhoon. LOL!
Just based on my past experiences with my Calhoon's I'll be purchasing a .19 Badger sometime soon. Not that it is going to fill any void the previous cartridges could not. Just because I know it will be a shooter, and I enjoy the caliber. You will not be disappointed no matter what Calhoon you purchase.
 
H&C,
I do most of my 'chuck hunting in Lancaster County. ( Blue Ball, Paradise, Intercourse, etc ). How far is that from you. Maybe we can hook up one of these daysand help reduce the 'chuck herds.
Jeff
 
19calJeff,

I live about an hours drive from the areas you described. I used to do business with alot of the Amish woodworking shops down that way. I'd love to get together for some chuck hunting. Only problem is, once I see that .19 Badger of yours, I'll start wanting one all the more! Then it'll be a trip up to the Outdoorsman; in Kingsley, PA to purchase one. - He carries all of Calhoon's stuff; ammo, bullets, dies, and rifles. It's bad enough that they opened up that new Cabelas store only 20 miles from me!

H&C
 
H&C,
Make you a deal; we get together and I leave the Badger home and bring the other two.19's.
I bought (and buy) all of my .19 supplies from Calhoon. Really did not know of any place "near" here to purchase guns or supplies.
I have not been to Cabelas. To tell the truth from the guys I have talked with their prices are high.
Jeff
 
.19CalJeff,

We'll set something up for sure. Heck, you may as well bring that .19 Badger along. No sense prolonging the inevitable!
Right now the fields are pretty high, and the little "chucklets" are not ready to solo yet. So we're probably looking the end of May? I did watch an old boar amble across the hay field below my house this afternoon. The new housing developement adjacent to it put an end to my "local" shooting patch.
Yes, Cabelas is generally higher in price on most items, but if you go there often enough you can come across some good bargains. They do have a wide variety of brass and reloading dies. I do however, buy most of my reloading components locally, with the exception of the .19 caliber bullets. Those I order direct from Calhoon.
Have you tried VV N-120 in your .19 Calhoon Hornet?
That powder is awesome in mine with the 32g Dbl HP (H) bullets. In my .19-223 I am using AA-2520 as my powder of choice with the 32 grainers. I really find no need to even try other powders as these two are exceptional. Looking forward to that future hunt!

H&C
 
H&C,
I have not tried any of the VV powders. They are real tough to get around here. I live in Bucks County and have a couple of really good places to hunt. Only thing is you got to use a rimfire.
I do use AA-2250 for the .19-223 with the 32 gr. bullet. I have thought about using only the 27 gr. in the .19 Hornet, 32 gr. in the Badger, and the 36 or heavier in the .19-223. Just a thought. Kinda like "tune" the rifle to the distance.
I was at one of the farms today to say Hi. Farmer told me they are romping around now. Like you, I wait until Memorial Day for the unofficial opening of the season. Let's keep in touch and make it happen.
Jeff
 


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