Recent content by vballcop1

Thanks Neal! I would love to see the pics. My Email is [email protected] I hope your friend gets his gun running. I would love to hear what sort of results he gets. I'm going to direct my attention toward the short barrel and try to get some answers from some of the barrel manufacturers...

Thanks Neal. I didn't look up the ballistics on your thunder stick, but it sounds like quite the impressive hand cannon. 17 inches isn't a common barrel length for that round. Did you ever compare the velocities of a longer barrel to see what you lost? Like I was saying about the sako...the...

I actually found a link that gives a similar powder chart and barrel length test. The gun used was not a 338, but it did use the same powder as in the 338. The barrel was cut in 2 inch increments and the results were around 115 fps. I really thought it would be more myself, but that's why I'm...

Sorry, :( I have edited the original post. The correct drop is now listed. That's what I get for working while I'm typing. HA! But I have more now that I've had a minute to do the math. Apparently everyone has an opinion, but I'm the only one willing to put out the facts. The exact muzzle...

;) According to my calculations Shortening the barrel by 4 inches should reduce velocity by 100-150 fps. Assuming the 2800 fps and a BC of .768(Sierra)...that only reduces my POI 23.5 inches or 2.3 MOA at 1000 yds(Hornady). Am I missing something?

I'm not sure...how much would be lost?

Make no mistake...I have a platform for a 338 well on it's way. The barrel is the last piece it needs. I was eyeballing barrels in the 26 inch class, but the 20 inch one I saw beat my standards minus 6 inches. I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with a shorter barrelled a...

I recently got my paws on a Sako factory long range gun. It is a Military contract set-up and sported a 20 inch barrel with a 1 in 9 twist that produced some great results. I've always liked the short barrels for hunting and was in the process of building a lapua. I hadn't even considered the...

I'm currently building a 338 Lapua long range rifle and am looking for a 20 inch barrel (+ muzzle brake). I would appreciate any feedback regarding manufacturer and twist rate combinations that worked or didn't. gun)