Help on caliber

[Azdbllung]

Wyatts has a 4" box

you mean the rear of the mag to be milled and the bolt stop to be shortened... no thanks lol

 

[L.Sherm]

Yep no problem, little mill work

 

[Orange Dust]

Also, berger doesnt make a .800... soo there's that.

Sierra does. Berger isnt the only bullet mfg on the planet

 

[Orange Dust]

All the 28 is is a repackaged and remarketed 7stw in a shorter, fatter case. Nothing more, and nothing less. i had my first one built right after Simpson's article came out in Shooting Times. Built another after i burned that one out. So i am well aware of what it will do. Also am on my second RUM. The reason i built the 28 is due to excess tissue destruction with the RUM inside 400yds on whitetails. The 28 is not more than a rum.

 

[Skimbleshanks]

The difference between a RUM and a 28 will show up how far out there? Beyond 1000? Does a guy getting back into shooting and hunting need that capability? Or would they be better served with a standard caliber in a good rifle with good barrel life, readily available and cheap(er) ammo so they can go out and practice lots?

 

[Azdbllung]

All the 28 is is a repackaged and remarketed 7stw in a shorter, fatter case. Nothing more, and nothing less. i had my first one built right after Simpson's article came out in Shooting Times. Built another after i burned that one out. So i am well aware of what it will do. Also am on my second RUM. The reason i built the 28 is due to excess tissue destruction with the RUM inside 400yds on whitetails. The 28 is not more than a rum.

It's a factory produced rifle that will outshoot most if not all other factory produced rifles especially with factory ammo. That I'm sure we can all partially agree on

 

[Azdbllung]

The difference between a RUM and a 28 will show up how far out there? Beyond 1000? Does a guy getting back into shooting and hunting need that capability? Or would they be better served with a standard caliber in a good rifle with good barrel life, readily available and cheap(er) ammo so they can go out and practice lots?

Good point. 7mm or 300wm is the safe bet

 

[MagnumManiac]

Wow, the 28 cal, no matter what cartridge it is being fired from, will NEVER grow in size to match the diameter of the 30 cal.
This, is reason enough that I do not, will not and will never recommend it. I will also NEVER own one.

If you compare the highest BC hunting bullets in both cals, an apple's to apple's comparison ALWAYS gives the win to 30 cal for ENERGY.

NUFF SAID.

 

[corsair4360]

Wow, the 28 cal, no matter what cartridge it is being fired from, will NEVER grow in size to match the diameter of the 30 cal.
This, is reason enough that I do not, will not and will never recommend it. I will also NEVER own one.

If you compare the highest BC hunting bullets in both cals, an apple's to apple's comparison ALWAYS gives the win to 30 cal for ENERGY.

NUFF SAID.

The larger the caliber (aka diameter of the bullet), the larger the maximum weight of the heaviest bullet and higher ballistic coefficient (G7).... Here is the data all from Nosler for consistency for 338, 308, 7mm and 270 bullets

338 bullet 265 grain BC= 0.369 SD= 0.331
308 bullet, 210 grains BC= 0.333 SD=0.316
7mm bullet 175 grains BC=0.326 SD=0.310
270 bullet 150 grains BC=0.298 SD=0.279

 

[Ingwe]

Sierra does. Berger isnt the only bullet mfg on the planet

Oh yes it is!

Saying that on this forum...you are really itching for a fight!

Joking and banter aside, I am learning ALLOT from this thread...lots of knowledge here

 

[Orange Dust]

The larger the caliber (aka diameter of the bullet), the larger the maximum weight of the heaviest bullet and higher ballistic coefficient (G7).... Here is the data all from Nosler for consistency for 338, 308, 7mm and 270 bullets

338 bullet 265 grain BC= 0.369 SD= 0.331
308 bullet, 210 grains BC= 0.333 SD=0.316
7mm bullet 175 grains BC=0.326 SD=0.310
270 bullet 150 grains BC=0.298 SD=0.279

Correct, and wounding ability (killing power) increases with each step.

 

[Orange Dust]

It's a factory produced rifle that will outshoot most if not all other factory produced rifles especially with factory ammo. That I'm sure we can all partially agree on

7 RUM. Faster but just too much of a good thing.

 

[Alibiiv]

Okay,
Guys I love in a state where I can hunt elk every year with an over the counter tag . However I will have to put in to draw a deer tag which I will do but I know It will take a while to draw. Help me decide on caliber for my new rifle. Two years ago I went through a divorce and sold my rifles to fund my attorney. Now I am on my feet and ready to get back in the game a put some animals on the ground!! I just need your help!! Thank you so much

Darrin

Glad to read that you are on the mend, unfortunately is happens to many of us; I did it twice, love punishment?? Anyway a couple of questions to help with your question. At what range/distance are you comfortable shooting at? Are you recoil sensitive, there's some really great cartridges out there, just too much for some of us to handle; me included! I'm a fan of the .270 Winchester or the .270WSM, both of these cartridges could act as great a second, back-up rifle for your elk hunts.

 

[corsair4360]

Glad to read that you are on the mend, unfortunately is happens to many of us; I did it twice, love punishment?? Anyway a couple of questions to help with your question. At what range/distance are you comfortable shooting at? Are you recoil sensitive, there's some really great cartridges out there, just too much for some of us to handle; me included! I'm a fan of the .270 Winchester or the .270WSM, both of these cartridges could act as great a second, back-up rifle for your elk hunts.

I hunt elk in Utah with my 338 Winchester Magnum, and my 270 WSM as my backup rifle