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Offline darkhorsedefense

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Wanting to do a 6.5 build on 527
« on: October 06, 2013, 07:59:15 PM »
Long story, I bought a 527 in 7.62x39 for my wife a few years back and it shoot amazing (even with surplus ammo).  I really like the single set trigger.  Anyway I have been wanting to do a 6.5 grendel build, but there is no way the Mrs will let me tear her gun apart.  So, what I need to know is if I buy another 527 say in .223 and rebarrel it to 6.5 grendel will her bolt fit in the .223 action? Are the magazines interchangeable? Thanks for any help.

Offline bobanddog

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Re: Wanting to do a 6.5 build on 527
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2013, 04:00:38 PM »
If your wife's rifle shoots great as is, I would leave that bolt married to that rifle.  Besides, the .223 bolt face and magazine would not accommodate the 7.62x39 based Grendel cartridge, and you can't go swapping bolts without ensuring headspacing is correct.  You'd probably be better off looking for another CZ or alternative action in 7.62x39.  In addition to CZ, both Zastava (Serbian) and Saiga(Russian) make bolt action rifles for the cartridge, and Browning, Remington, Ruger & Winchester have all offered them in the past.  Re-barreling any of the American offerings may be an easier proposition.
Honestly, though, it would be a shame to see a good CZ barrel go to waste, so I would save it for a project involving a gun that was already somehow damaged or neglected if you're set on doing so (it would save you money, too).
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