218 bee

[m1978]

anybody make one of these today? which models were good? looks like an interesting cart.

 

[pharaoh2]

I think you can still get a ruger #1 in the bee.

 

[Billy The Kid]

I have a Browning model 65 in 218 Bee. Very nice little rifle!

 

[JHC-II]

218 Bee

Best damm cartridge I ever played with. I have a Ruger No1 and a Martini blown out to 218 KBee. It is a pleasuure to shoot and with the new powders out there it screams with the best of them. Only downfall is brass is going to be scarce one day.

 

[sunray]

Ammo and brass may be difficult to find. Especially in small places. And it's expensive. Marstar lists it at $1.17 EACH. $58.50 per 50. Makes it a reloaders cartridge.

 

[m1978]

so, is the hornet a better proposition? how is the accuracy in that ruger no 1?

 

[RR]

Ammo and brass may be difficult to find. Especially in small places. And it's expensive. Marstar lists it at $1.17 EACH. $58.50 per 50. Makes it a reloaders cartridge.

I bought it from Wholesale Sports last year for $34 a hundred.
Rich

 

[arch1965]

218 Bee

Marlin 1894CL "Classic" 218 Bee

Not for sale, just viewing pleasure.

Arch

 

[todbartell]

Ardent has a stunning No1 in 218

 

[pharaoh2]

Nice little popper you got yourself there.

 

[m1978]

is the marlin still available new? or is it discontinued?

 

[arch1965]

Marlin

Hi, the 218 Bee was discontinued. Current calibre offered in th marlin CL is a 32-20

Arch

 

[m1978]

i guess a guy could build one up on a bolt action, any suggestions?

 

[arch1965]

218 Bee

i guess a guy could build one up on a bolt action, any suggestions?

Hi, well I can give a couple suggestions.

1. Keep looking for a used rifle. One will turn up you just have to have patience. Good things come tio those that wait. I searched for about 2 1/2 years before I found my Rem 788 .243 Carbine. Your 218 Bee will surface.

2. Forget the 218 Bee, get a 22 hornet or a nice little .222 or .223. Practically speaking, this option will allow you cheaper ammo, readily available ammo and a lot of different bullet choices.

3.Slingshot


Arch

 

[JHC-II]

re the Killer Bee

If you go the lever gun route you are limited to what bullets you can put through her. If you go the Ruger route skys the limit, ballistic tips are just stunning out of my rifles. I am not a fan of the hornet, the Bee has it beat hands down, but alas yes the Bee is for handloaders and hornet ammo is easier to get as is 223 or 222, and these calibres would be a cheaper venue, but the Bee is pure class from star to finish, kind of looks like a micro micro 223wssm

 

[boss-hog2]

Ardent has a stunning No1 in 218

Yes, it's a BEAUT!! & a shooter too! Hardest thing I ever did was wrap & post it

 

[pimlott]

.218 bee

Done a fox off the back porch Browning 65 shie of 100yds, another one out the upstairs bedroom window about 30 yds great little rd. George