Tried those in my 8 Rem Mag. Couldn't get sufficient accuracy, but I'm not done yet. Have some new powders to try. - dan
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Tried those in my 8 Rem Mag. Couldn't get sufficient accuracy, but I'm not done yet. Have some new powders to try. - dan
dgradinaru
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I tried a couple groups years back in the 8x57. It shot around 1 inch at around 2050 fps with imr 3031. I'll have to work up a load with the 250gr for a dedicated bush rifle soon.
It’s been said above ^^^ the 400 Whelen , fascinating caliber . I’ve thought about one based on a short barreled bush gun . 18.5” with a Leupold pig reticle .
burnt_servo
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i rebarreled a Husqvarna lightweight in 270 to 9.3x62 improved . i had to rework the magazine for the longer round , but it was fairly straight forward
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you made a 338-06 from a bsa featherweight? I have a basically brand new in box 30/06 bsa royal featherweight. It has spent its life oiled in a silicone sock since the 80’s. I’ve dialed it in and taken it hunting lightly but never was successful those days. I don’t need more rifles but I’m interested in making a rifle that should have a stronger following into a strange awesome thing. I was thinking 35 Whelan or silly with a .375 or .400 whelan in a slim barrel. Not a long range gun, but the handiest short range one. Can you please send me the info for the gunsmith that did the barrel change? I bought it for a song and it owes me nothing, making it silly is worth some money.
B.C. &S.D. is a discussion for target shooting. Use a rifle(s) you have confidence in and practice a lot. 400 yd shots with a 338-06? Try a paper plate at 400 yds from off hand or kneeling, that will give you some perspective on what you are proposing.
It is much wider than a .270 at the shoulder, even a standard 9.3 x62 is. The 9.3x62 is sort of improved already. I have a couple of 9.3x62’s and a 35 Whelen and the measurement’s of the shoulder width is quite different.
burnt_servo
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standard 9.3x62 would have fit without issues , just a little widening around the nose of the bullet for the larger rounds .
i took either half a turn or 1.5 turns out of a 9.3x62 barrel , recut the chamber and mounted it upside down , using the rear sight base as a recoil lug .
i headspaced it on 9.3x62 , to be able to shoot both rounds
My Zastava was a bit too generous as far as sloppy bolt and crappy trigger but it was potentially going to be a .400 Whelen project. Super interesting cartridge. A little bit more pop (~100 fps) than a .405 Winchester, which is no slouch. Best part is the extra velocity isn't so much that you'll push bullets beyond their performance envelope.
I like the idea of 350-400gr haymakers at 2000-2300 on black bears, not that they need that kind of hammering but they can bite back when they're angry. Would be a fun brown bear gun too if the opportunity presented itself.
You need to take up handloading. It's a great way to expect issues.
Uhhh, no! This is a fun cheap project, not a crazy old man mortgaging the home project
Besides, a fancy new stainless barrel will mean I can buy cheap old gunshow fodder and run it
Is there any particular reason everyone seems to jump to something heavier and more powerful than an 30-06?
Why not go to a 257 Roberts? Low recoil, easy to handload for, available factory ammunition, and would be just about perfect for any deer in BC. If you're going to build a rifle, why not build one you can shoot all day with a smile on your face.
Why not go to a 257 Roberts? Low recoil, easy to handload for, available factory ammunition, and would be just about perfect for any deer in BC. If you're going to build a rifle, why not build one you can shoot all day with a smile on your face.
Agree .... Was shooting mine today. Gave me the same smile as it did +/- 17yrs ago when I got it.
Uhhh, no! This is a fun cheap project, not a crazy old man mortgaging the home project
Besides, a fancy new stainless barrel will mean I can buy cheap old gunshow fodder and run it
Good luck finding anything at all these days, let alone cheap.
The action and stock are already big and kinda clunky, why not try something a little larger to utilize those features. As for a 257, I built to 7X57s, and they kinda trump it, so just not a round for me.
Good luck finding anything at all these days, let alone cheap.
Hey, show some faith. The guy who dug all the vintage 7X57 will scrounge up some cheap ammo. Honestly, I see some of it regularly at the gunshows in Alberta.
