Have been compiling parts for a .366 wagner on a pre-64 but this 375 Hawk-scovill caught my eye. Two things I have a lot of are 30-06 brass and .375 projectiles. Anybody that has owned or used one care to chime in with their experiences?
375 Hawk-scoville. Anybody have experience with it?
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My late Brother built a 375 Imp. on a 98 that differs from the actual 375 Ackley Imp. in the sense that it is very slightly shorter and a wee bit more blown out.
I've never measured the actual shoulder angle but its at least 40 deg. and has enough shoulder to headspace properly.
With a 300 gr. load its very accurate and has a bit more thump at both ends than my Whelen.
If I remember correctly the original Hawk-Scoville case originated from the 9.3X62 case...
I've never measured the actual shoulder angle but its at least 40 deg. and has enough shoulder to headspace properly.
With a 300 gr. load its very accurate and has a bit more thump at both ends than my Whelen.
If I remember correctly the original Hawk-Scoville case originated from the 9.3X62 case...
There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about the differences between the 38 Whelen/375 Whelen/375-06 which are based on the 06 case and the 375 hawk scovill which looks like a 9.3x62 case. Not sure where they all originated and how different they are from one another.
Phil Shoemaker wrote an article about it for the same magazine, but I can't find it online. It was in a special levergun issue and discussed its relationship with the 1895.
Kevan your brother was a true artist.
I believe that "hawk-scoville" refers to the published data using the 30-06 as a basis instead of 9.3x62. Z-Hat, if googled will provide a history on the cartridge.
From their load info:
If you put it in a lightweight 1600 action, I bet that would be a nice light carry thumper.
Kevan your brother was a true artist.
I believe that "hawk-scoville" refers to the published data using the 30-06 as a basis instead of 9.3x62. Z-Hat, if googled will provide a history on the cartridge.
From their load info:
Z-hat said:
If you put it in a lightweight 1600 action, I bet that would be a nice light carry thumper.
I had a chance to buy one built on the Winchester 1895 action ,I thought about it too much and it sold very quickly
I think it would be a beauty light in recoil more of a push than a snap .beautiful rifle
bigborefan
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Assuming it's on a 9.3 X 62 case, we need to keep in mind a few facts: 1) There is a mere 0.009" difference in bullet diameter -- hardly worth mentioning. There are 300gr bullets for the 9.3 from several sources including A-Frame. Also a 320gr from Woodleigh, although I find the 286gr to be the best overall choice. 2) Not all 9.3 X 62 cases have the same volume. Sometimes the difference can be several grains of powder depending on who makes them. 3) Length of freebore is a significant factor in potential performance. 4) .30-06 cases have considerable less volume than 9.3 X 62. It is NOT recommended to use .30-06 cases fireformed to 9.3 X 62 because a bulge is created at the head of the case.
Bob
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Bob
www.bigbores.ca
That right there is one GODDAMNED BEAUTIFUL RIFLE!!!! Gonna go to bed now for some walnut dreams.!!!!!!
Thank-you Sir, My Brother loved building rifles, but his really serious enjoyment was making the stocks.
Thankfully I have a few samples of his passion...
Johnn Peterson
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Nice, VERY nice!! Good wood and nice clean lines. I've checked out more photos connected with that one but would like to see more of his work. Just getting into some woodwork myself,
although starting at a 'smaller' level. Pistol/handgun grips to be exact.a great man that i met too late and too briefly.
Thank-You, the good part is that he and I were similar in stature so virtually any stock that he made for his use fits me like a glove.
The only ones of his that I have yet to try are the big boomers..
Gotta get on that. Bet they control the recoil well.
