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animal · April 21, 2012, 02:47 PM

Sorry, I was confused on the cartridge. Now it’s sounding like a reduced-powered 7.62 x 39. Why not just use it ?

Not sure that there would be enough neck with a 7.62 bullet in a .223 case. There is (or was) the 7mm TCU that might fit your idea.

April 21, 2012, 02:47 PM	#31
animal Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2000 Location: Mississippi Posts: 705	Sorry, I was confused on the cartridge. Now it’s sounding like a reduced-powered 7.62 x 39. Why not just use it ? Not sure that there would be enough neck with a 7.62 bullet in a .223 case. There is (or was) the 7mm TCU that might fit your idea. __________________ Keep smiling ... it'll just make 'em wonder what you're up to...