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Opinions wanted on a new wildcat idea, please offer opinion...
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 111617" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>I am sure there are already small case 50's in use for LR competition. Given your goals for performance, you will be needing the largest 'small' case.</p><p></p><p>I would guess a modified 505Gibbs/Chey Tac. I doubt you would want to use Lazz brass.</p><p></p><p>I agree that high load densities at elevated pressures lead to smaller velocity variations and the potential for better LR accuracy. </p><p></p><p>That is the basis for all my Mystic wildcats and the 6BR/PPC/XT, 6.5X47 Lapua and short mags. It does work and I see no reason why it will not work in a 50cal.</p><p></p><p>Best part is we have lots of powders now that can burn properly for this case volume. Even with 140 to 150gr of powder, a LR magnum primer will still ignite effectively.</p><p></p><p>The only downside is the market. The cost for BMG slugs is many times more then 338. Ballistics are no where as nice as a big case 338/40/416.</p><p></p><p>For 50cal comp, of course. For hunting, I wouldn't.</p><p></p><p>But then, did wildcatting ever have to fill a need????</p><p></p><p>Good luck with this project and the better mousetrap. However, I think with the 416 Barrett coming on line, looking at a 416 big boy would probably have a larger market and more appeal.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 111617, member: 8947"] I am sure there are already small case 50's in use for LR competition. Given your goals for performance, you will be needing the largest 'small' case. I would guess a modified 505Gibbs/Chey Tac. I doubt you would want to use Lazz brass. I agree that high load densities at elevated pressures lead to smaller velocity variations and the potential for better LR accuracy. That is the basis for all my Mystic wildcats and the 6BR/PPC/XT, 6.5X47 Lapua and short mags. It does work and I see no reason why it will not work in a 50cal. Best part is we have lots of powders now that can burn properly for this case volume. Even with 140 to 150gr of powder, a LR magnum primer will still ignite effectively. The only downside is the market. The cost for BMG slugs is many times more then 338. Ballistics are no where as nice as a big case 338/40/416. For 50cal comp, of course. For hunting, I wouldn't. But then, did wildcatting ever have to fill a need???? Good luck with this project and the better mousetrap. However, I think with the 416 Barrett coming on line, looking at a 416 big boy would probably have a larger market and more appeal. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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