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338 Allen Xpress coming along.....
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiftydriver" data-source="post: 161699" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>I have not tested they yet for expansion tests. Mainly because the only rifle I have set up for them is my 338 AM and that is more stress then I plan on imposing on this bullet for big game hunting at least at moderate ranges.</p><p> </p><p>When I get the rifle built I will be testing. IF the bullet proves that it will not hold together I will use the 325 gr FB wildcat bullet which will penetrate through a couple elk!!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>I personaly predict the bullet Richard has gotten to me to test will work just fine. IT is built on a very heavy 30 thou thick jacket. Thats DRAMATICALLY heavier then the SMK. Yes the tip will initiate expansion somewhat but I believe the very heavy jacket will control this. </p><p> </p><p>I have shot may of the 300 gr ULD RBBT with this same jacket at 1000 yards there was no expansion in any way, in fact besides the rifling engraving and some impact scratches, the bullets could have been reloaded. these were fired out of my 338 Kahn at 2950 fps, basially similiar velocity I will be getting with this bullet in the shorter barrel with my 338 AX. </p><p> </p><p>Richard designed this bullet for big game hunting with the very stout jacket and tip to allow better expansion at long to extreme range compared to any long range match HP design but also with a VERY heavy jacket to control this expansion as well.</p><p> </p><p>I am not looking for +70% weight retention with this bullet but a 338 bullet that weighs 265 grains that will offer even 50% weight retention at conventional ranges will work perfectly for my needs with clean chest shots even on elk size game.</p><p> </p><p>Again, your concerns are shared and they will be tested before any rifle is pointed at a big game animal I Assure you. Just have to get the rifle done first!!!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Kirby Allen(50)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiftydriver, post: 161699, member: 10"] I have not tested they yet for expansion tests. Mainly because the only rifle I have set up for them is my 338 AM and that is more stress then I plan on imposing on this bullet for big game hunting at least at moderate ranges. When I get the rifle built I will be testing. IF the bullet proves that it will not hold together I will use the 325 gr FB wildcat bullet which will penetrate through a couple elk!!!:D I personaly predict the bullet Richard has gotten to me to test will work just fine. IT is built on a very heavy 30 thou thick jacket. Thats DRAMATICALLY heavier then the SMK. Yes the tip will initiate expansion somewhat but I believe the very heavy jacket will control this. I have shot may of the 300 gr ULD RBBT with this same jacket at 1000 yards there was no expansion in any way, in fact besides the rifling engraving and some impact scratches, the bullets could have been reloaded. these were fired out of my 338 Kahn at 2950 fps, basially similiar velocity I will be getting with this bullet in the shorter barrel with my 338 AX. Richard designed this bullet for big game hunting with the very stout jacket and tip to allow better expansion at long to extreme range compared to any long range match HP design but also with a VERY heavy jacket to control this expansion as well. I am not looking for +70% weight retention with this bullet but a 338 bullet that weighs 265 grains that will offer even 50% weight retention at conventional ranges will work perfectly for my needs with clean chest shots even on elk size game. Again, your concerns are shared and they will be tested before any rifle is pointed at a big game animal I Assure you. Just have to get the rifle done first!!!!:D Kirby Allen(50) [/QUOTE]
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