looks like the Rossi Rifle is now chambered in 7.62x39, out of a 23" barrel, that has to be respected, AND affordable! I've been waiting for a gun like this.

The Handirifle also is chambered in 7.62x39...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=69445&highlight=sb2762

It's also available as an accessory barrel #R03490 for $82+ fitting and shipping.

Another new caliber is the .500S&W.

http://www.hr1871.com

Are the NEF and Rossi .308 bore or the standard .311.

I have a CZ in 7.62x39 and it shoots poorly with .308 diameter bullets, but with .311 (Hornady), it is a 3/8ths inch rifle.

It would be nice for reloaders if they are .308 because there are so many available bullets!

Anyone know?

The NEF is a .311 bore with a 1:9¾" twist rate. There's a bit of talk at GBO on rechambering it to .303 Brit and 7.62x54R, but no one has done it yet. The 7.62x39 NEF doesn't shoot milsurp well, some that have tried had a lot of misfires due to the hard primers.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=69896

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Originally posted by JudgeG:

I have a CZ in 7.62x39 and it shoots poorly with .308 diameter bullets, but with .311 (Hornady), it is a 3/8ths inch rifle.Anyone know?

MY CZ 527 shoots greeat with .308" bullets! (Sierras)



It also shoots well with Speer .311's - 180 RN's.

Why is this chambering not listed on their normal list of barrels? i have an sks in 7.62x39 and its one of my favorite guns, but its not that accurate (being a millitary semi-auto, even with all the work ive done to it) and id love to experiment with my hand loads for this cartridge in something thats a shooter. my bull-barreled handi in .243 rocks! anyone hnow howi order one?

.243Man, if you're referring to the NEF 7.62x39, it's barrel number R03490 22" $82+ fitting and shpg. It's also available in a complete rifle #SB2-762.

how many other barrels do they offer that arent on the list?

You can email them for a copy of the updated barrel list, there are several barrels missing from the web site...

(978) 630-8220 hr1871@hr1871.com

.500 S&W 22"
.204 Ruger 22" bull
.223 24" fluted Bull
.22-250 Fluted 24" Bull
.243 24" fluted bull

They also had some .357mag and .270 UltraComp barrels left earlier this year, if interested, ask em.

And next year..

.35 Whelen 22" (maybe 26" dunno yet)

quote:

Originally posted by JudgeG:
Are the NEF and Rossi .308 bore or the standard .311.

I have a CZ in 7.62x39 and it shoots poorly with .308 diameter bullets, but with .311 (Hornady), it is a 3/8ths inch rifle.

It would be nice for reloaders if they are .308 because there are so many available bullets!

Anyone know?

I have a CZ 527 in 7.62X39mm, and it shoots well with .308" bullets. Also have an M1909 Argentine that does well with .308's! When it comes to using .308" bullets in a .7.62, 7.65, or .303, you never know if they will shoot OK or not until you try them.

CZ 527, 150 grain Sierra .308" handloads, bottom group.



7.65X53mm with 200-grain Sierras & Nosler Partitions with same powder charge.

thanks guys i really appreciate the help.