the hunter
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Why not a tikka t3x superlite in .30-06 with a swarovski z5 or leupold vx5hd? If you could git some copper .180gr bullits for it would be a very good all round big game gun at all practical ranges.
If you are going to git a .338 that is 6.5 or 7 lbs. your going to whant a break, and that is going to ad 1 1/2" to 2" on the barrel.the .30-06 has definitely crossed my mind too. I just have a fondness of .338's
No doubt. I was referring to his wanting to do a .338L in such a platform.My 6.5 pound (Fully dressed) 338 RCM wanted to climb badly with the 225 grain bullets with no brake, so fast follow up shots were out of the question. Measured recoil was 40.2 ft/lbs without a brake. (Mean but not unmanageable).
With a tuned brake, recoil was reduced to 18.9 ft/lbs (Less than a 30/06) a little more than 54% reduction. Not great but it did make the little rifle behave and be very manageable.
It is a lot of power in a small package.
J E CUSTOM
Thanks for the input guys. There are some great suggestions here.
I guess I should have been a little more clear though. I need to stick to more common calibers. I am a B.C resident, so being in Canada firearm components/ammunition is substantially more difficult to find. I travel to northern B.C once a year and if anything happensto my ammunition It can be a pretty long drive to get more.
So I guess I was hoping someone knew of a .338 Cal rifle/caliber that gives 2600-2700 fps with a 250 grain bullet out of a 22-24 inch barrel... or just go to the 300wsm.
As far as recoil goes, I handle African rounds from the bench for 50+ rounds holding good groups. Not that I want that kind of recoil, but I can handle it.
The main thing would be spotting my own shots, follow up shots in close, and the one I hand not thought of- flash at dusk.
I carried a 340 wby unbraked for years, and it was fine (8.5lbs). That or the rum would be a great caliber but its the long barrel and hard to find ammo.
As to the "lose some weight and suck it up, carry the heavy one" mentality... All due respect, I don't need it. I knew that someone say it. The key thing is the barrel length. I'm crawling under deadblow for 3+km sometimes before hitting open county, so 4"+ of barrel length does make a difference. Also, I compete in combat sports where I need to weigh in, so my weight is on point to say the least.
I guess that I was in the right general direction with either the 300wsm or .338 Win in a tikka or sako. Im tempted by a wby, but no detachable mag. I have also thought of fierce.
Is there a good custom action with a 60* throw that excepts DMs and with fit a Lapua diameter cartridge?
Thanks guys. Keep it coming if you think of anything.