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280AI Necked to 338 Neck Length Question
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 815464" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>Based on capacity gain, it looks like the 338-280AI would be roughly in the middle between the 338-06 and the 338 Sherman. I was running some rough estimates of 338-280AI velocities based on Hodgdon 338-06 data and it looked to me like I would be able to meet or exceed my stated goals fairly easily. The numbers I was getting were fairly close to what I know good handloads for the .338WM will produce. All of that makes me think that there is a fair probability that a .338 Sherman would just slightly outperform the .338WM. I find that possibility intriguing.</p><p> </p><p>As for the false shoulder, would a .35 Whelen neck sizer die do the job? I am conflicted between going the easy route with the wildcat or going all the way and building a Sherman. In the end, MAX performance may be hard to resist. I also see the opportunity to learn a few extra reloading tricks as a net plus.</p><p> </p><p>Hmmmmm...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 815464, member: 22069"] Based on capacity gain, it looks like the 338-280AI would be roughly in the middle between the 338-06 and the 338 Sherman. I was running some rough estimates of 338-280AI velocities based on Hodgdon 338-06 data and it looked to me like I would be able to meet or exceed my stated goals fairly easily. The numbers I was getting were fairly close to what I know good handloads for the .338WM will produce. All of that makes me think that there is a fair probability that a .338 Sherman would just slightly outperform the .338WM. I find that possibility intriguing. As for the false shoulder, would a .35 Whelen neck sizer die do the job? I am conflicted between going the easy route with the wildcat or going all the way and building a Sherman. In the end, MAX performance may be hard to resist. I also see the opportunity to learn a few extra reloading tricks as a net plus. Hmmmmm... [/QUOTE]
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