Favorite 19

[17VLD]

While the subject of favorite is sometimes difficult for me I am curious about what different 19s y'all have, I like em all. I only have two the 19 Calhoon hornet on a Ruger James chambered and a Cooper M21 in 19-223. My friend BJ built his 19Eiland from a 222 improved case and is shown here with a 500 yard+ bull pd he shot to get in the 500 yard club back in the day. I believe he sold it to a gentleman in Montana when he was downsizing his arsenal. Curious what everyone has, seems to me someone built some larger ones with a .224 or .225 case. Yes James is still selling 19 caliber bullets, my intention here is not to debate why one needs another gun or caliber it's just purely for fun.
Matt

 

[Bullseye69]

That's one caliber I've never had.

 

[EMC_Custom]

Never had one. I started eyeballing them back in the early 2000's, back then I didn't have the funds, raising three kids. Now I have the funds, but have never seen anything available on the secondary market lol

 

[Kenbro]

I had a 19/223 and a 19 Fireball for which (iirc) Dave Manson made my reamers and shipped them to UK.
Barrel blanks (SS Supermatch) came courtesy of the lovely Penny at Pac-Nor, a very helpful lady. Now retired I believe.
19 Fireball built on new Rem17Fb action and 19/223 on a new Rem. 700 x 223 action.
James Leahy was also very helpful shipping 19 caliber “Stuff” to UK.
Favorite was 19 Fireball.
Ken.

 

[17VLD]

Always thought the 19 Fireball would be a hoot. James always tried to talk me into the 19 Badger instead. Glad you got one up and running.
Penny is indeed lovely, I've talked to her many times. I need to call Pac-nor soon.
Matt

 

[Rick in Oregon]

IRT Penny at P/N....I believe she indeed has retired. Loved working with her, and when my wife was still at Nosler, she worked with Penny on a daily basis and always had good things to say about her and the above average service she delivered with a smile (assumed smile....it was on the phone).

Pac-Nor is still my go-to barrel supplier; my 11T 204 Ruger Match barrel is still launching rats 'way out there' with stellar accuracy every time I take her out.

 

[dale06]

Never have owned or even seen a 19 caliber rifle. The lack of components and marginal difference to the 204 kinda dimmed my interest. Hope you enjoy your 19s.

 

[Kenbro]

Never have owned or even seen a 19 caliber rifle. The lack of components and marginal difference to the 204 kinda dimmed my interest. Hope you enjoy your 19s.

At one time, the British Military did testing with a 19 cal rifle and the external Balistics were very impressive.
Not absolutely sure but I think I read that they would make holes in battle helmets at ranges where 223 only dented them.
Don’t know why the calibre wasn’t adopted but probably something to do with NATO.
Ken.

 

[Kenbro]

At one time, the British Military did testing with a 19 cal rifle and the external Balistics were very impressive.
Not absolutely sure but I think I read that they would make holes in battle helmets at ranges where 223 only dented them.
Don’t know why the calibre wasn’t adopted but probably something to do with NATO.
Ken.

Ken.

 

[Manable]

While the subject of favorite is sometimes difficult for me I am curious about what different 19s y'all have, I like em all. I only have two the 19 Calhoon hornet on a Ruger James chambered and a Cooper M21 in 19-223. My friend BJ built his 19Eiland from a 222 improved case and is shown here with a 500 yard+ bull pd he shot to get in the 500 yard club back in the day. I believe he sold it to a gentleman in Montana when he was downsizing his arsenal. Curious what everyone has, seems to me someone built some larger ones with a .224 or .225 case. Yes James is still selling 19 caliber bullets, my intention here is not to debate why one needs another gun or caliber it's just purely for fun.
Matt

I had a 19 badger done by Calhoun on a Cooper 38 wow what a rifle the squirrels up in northern California hated it, I was really tickled when Sierra came out with a 19 calibers in their bullet, but I had the bad luck of the fire up in Paradise, California in 2018 taking it away from me sure would like to make another one

 

[17VLD]

I had a 19 badger done by Calhoun on a Cooper 38 wow what a rifle the squirrels up in northern California hated it, I was really tickled when Sierra came out with a 19 calibers in their bullet, but I had the bad luck of the fire up in Paradise, California in 2018 taking it away from me sure would like to make another one

Sorry to hear about the loss of your 38, they are indeed very sweet and rare rifles. I'll bet that Badger was a great shooter. Recently bought another gun safe to put away some Coopers that I had just acquired. Not sure how well the fireproof insulation works and I never want to find out, my heart goes out to you. I hope in time you can replace some of the items you lost. You should mosey on over to the Introduce yourself here thread and say howdy, I think @ Eric M lived in California once and im sure he can help finding a few replacements in the future. Let me be the first to welcome you aboard, glad you are here!
Matt