Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Help me buld a big .338......
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Marine sniper" data-source="post: 231866" data-attributes="member: 4768"><p>After a lot of thought and research I am going to build one of the various .338's. I have spent a couple of hours running ballistics on JBM, thinking about what level of performance I want, quality of brass, inherent accuracy etc, etc.</p><p></p><p>I was strongly leaning towards the 338 Allen. I love all that power and as a drag racer I love horsepower !! However, at this time I am thinking I am going to go with something with a little better barrel life. I want something with more power than a 338 Lapua. I have a 300 Wby and 30-78 Wby, and don't think the Lapua can out do the 30-378 by enough (if at all) to justify it. So...... I am thinking 338-378 Wby. Here is why ) I am open to suggestions on other .338 cartridges !!</p><p></p><p>I think with a 32 in barrel I can get 3000 fps with a 300 Berger or SMK</p><p>The brass and precision dies are very available.</p><p>It is a proven caliber</p><p></p><p>I am looking for recommendations on barrels and actions. I am leaning towards a Hall action with a Shilen barrel. Also looking for a gunsmith with a turn neck 338-378 Wby reamer. I am not interested in a standard chambering.</p><p></p><p>I am all ears to those with experience with the 338's</p><p></p><p>Ideas ?</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marine sniper, post: 231866, member: 4768"] After a lot of thought and research I am going to build one of the various .338's. I have spent a couple of hours running ballistics on JBM, thinking about what level of performance I want, quality of brass, inherent accuracy etc, etc. I was strongly leaning towards the 338 Allen. I love all that power and as a drag racer I love horsepower !! However, at this time I am thinking I am going to go with something with a little better barrel life. I want something with more power than a 338 Lapua. I have a 300 Wby and 30-78 Wby, and don't think the Lapua can out do the 30-378 by enough (if at all) to justify it. So...... I am thinking 338-378 Wby. Here is why ) I am open to suggestions on other .338 cartridges !! I think with a 32 in barrel I can get 3000 fps with a 300 Berger or SMK The brass and precision dies are very available. It is a proven caliber I am looking for recommendations on barrels and actions. I am leaning towards a Hall action with a Shilen barrel. Also looking for a gunsmith with a turn neck 338-378 Wby reamer. I am not interested in a standard chambering. I am all ears to those with experience with the 338's Ideas ? John [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
Help me buld a big .338......
Top