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30/338 Lapua
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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 25656"><p>Below is some 30 Wolf data:</p><p></p><p>178 AMAX- RL-25 94.0 gr. V= 3,420 fps.</p><p> Retumbo 96.5 gr.</p><p> 50-bmg 106 gr.</p><p> AA-8700 108 gr.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>190 JLK RL-25 92 gr. V=3,340 fps.</p><p> Retumbo 94 gr.</p><p> 50 Bmg 104 gr.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>210 JLK RL-25 88 gr.</p><p> 50 Bmg. 101 gr. V= 3,240 fps.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>253 PRL 50 BMG. 99.5 gr. V= 3,120 fps</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I have listed the velocity next to the load that was the most accurate in my 30 inch Lilja 3 groove barrel. It has been my experience that someone willing to purchase a custom action would be wise to choose a cartridge based on the Lapua case. The inherent accuracy and durability of the brass, is significantly different when shooting near maximum pressure. The brass preparation will consume some time, why not get twice as many firings from the same piece of brass. The superior accuracy is icing on the cake. <img src="http://images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p> </p><p>I have built many rifles capable of shooting world record groups at 1000 yards. However, they are in fact not world record rifles, they do not shoot in competitions, nor are they legal at Williamsport or any other thousand yards benchrest range. These rifles shoot off bi pods that are not legal, using superior brakes that are not legal, using superior barrel tapers that are not legal. It is unfortunate that so many of the classes at 1000 yard ranges are so constrained. This mentality slows technical progress, and discourages the exploration of new ideas. In other sports, there are experimental formula classes, or true unlimited classes, so that new ideas can be tested in competition and proven or disproven. I will continue to build new technology into rifles for people who love to shoot at long-range and don't need a plaque or a certified world record to enjoy this rewarding sport. <img src="http://images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>[ 03-03-2003: Message edited by: S1 ]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 25656"] Below is some 30 Wolf data: 178 AMAX- RL-25 94.0 gr. V= 3,420 fps. Retumbo 96.5 gr. 50-bmg 106 gr. AA-8700 108 gr. 190 JLK RL-25 92 gr. V=3,340 fps. Retumbo 94 gr. 50 Bmg 104 gr. 210 JLK RL-25 88 gr. 50 Bmg. 101 gr. V= 3,240 fps. 253 PRL 50 BMG. 99.5 gr. V= 3,120 fps I have listed the velocity next to the load that was the most accurate in my 30 inch Lilja 3 groove barrel. It has been my experience that someone willing to purchase a custom action would be wise to choose a cartridge based on the Lapua case. The inherent accuracy and durability of the brass, is significantly different when shooting near maximum pressure. The brass preparation will consume some time, why not get twice as many firings from the same piece of brass. The superior accuracy is icing on the cake. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I have built many rifles capable of shooting world record groups at 1000 yards. However, they are in fact not world record rifles, they do not shoot in competitions, nor are they legal at Williamsport or any other thousand yards benchrest range. These rifles shoot off bi pods that are not legal, using superior brakes that are not legal, using superior barrel tapers that are not legal. It is unfortunate that so many of the classes at 1000 yard ranges are so constrained. This mentality slows technical progress, and discourages the exploration of new ideas. In other sports, there are experimental formula classes, or true unlimited classes, so that new ideas can be tested in competition and proven or disproven. I will continue to build new technology into rifles for people who love to shoot at long-range and don't need a plaque or a certified world record to enjoy this rewarding sport. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [ 03-03-2003: Message edited by: S1 ] [/QUOTE]
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