Guys lets talk. POWER POWER POWER in the short action rifle

[RockZ]

If you want a big caliber there is the 338wsm
For trajectory you can build a 6wsm with 115 dtacs
I apologize for the earlier post.
When you said single loading is ok, I figured all was fair game

[bigngreen]

Originally Posted by ICANHITHIMMAN

Just to restate my orginal intent guys. I am not looking to chamber LA rounds in a SA! I am asking or opening for debate your ideas on how to get the most powerful SA based round we can for LR hunting.

Lets set a guideline. the rifle will operate as a repeter just for the reason of keeping the topic on SA length rounds.

Ya, that would change the options a little! The single feeding kinda threw me to the longer side.

I had to re-read the 7mm Fatso article again and it seems that they had it perty well sorted out, you might get some little gain out of tweeking the WSM a little but not enough to really count for much so going with a larger parent case such as the 338LM kinda seems like the direction to go. Maybe a 300 Fatso? It'll be interesting to see what someone can come up with!

This kinda sounds like Kirby's department!

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Thanks guys I edited the intial post

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

well what if we improved the wsm case and used a 338 bullet?

[bigngreen]

I got some parts for a 338 Norma mag the other day and I threw a case in my Savage model 12 and believe it or not I think you could make it work as a repeater with the 180-200gr bullets. I was also contemplating the 338-300 WSM this evening as I was lugging my 13 lb LR rifle up the mountain to say hi to herd of elk.

[AZShooter]

How about the Lazzeroni short action cases? Looking at their spec page they are pretty powerful.

284 Tomahawk 160 gr bullet @ 3152 140 gr bullet @ 3379

308 Patriot 180 gr bullet @ 3184 200 gr bullet @ 3012

338 Galaxy 225 gr bullet @ 2968 250 gr bullet @ 2761

All test barrels were 24" long

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I have no idea if the reamer is proprietary or not. The brass IS pricey at 49.99 per 20.
Bet the feed rails will need work.

[trueblue]

Interesting thread. I would think the 338 Norma case to work off of would be a good choice for a 338.
My question is why is it so important to use a SA?
Do you think you really save much weight over a LA ?