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Building a long range big game rifle, suggestions?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 81732" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p>The only two cal options are 30 and 338. If you will do more towards the mile, then go big case 338. The 338-416 Rigby improved in a very long barrel has few peers. Launching 300gr MK at 3100 to 3300fps gives you plenty of energy at the mile. Well used with lots of hunting success.</p><p></p><p>Have a look in the archives. Darryl Cassel has done alot with this wildcat.</p><p></p><p>I came up with a slightly smaller case called the 338 Mystic. Basically a 338-300 RUM improved with the shoulder moved forward. Estimating 10% smaller then the Rigby. Did this because of the way cheaper brass. Expected performance in the 3100fps range with 300gr MK. I had dies made by Lee (collet neck die and a seater for $50US).</p><p></p><p>The 30-378 is an excellent 30 cal cannon. you will need to use the heaviest bullets you can get. 240gr MK or some of Wildcat newer heavies are in order. For me, I went again with the RUM. A bit slower but way cheaper to shoot.</p><p></p><p>There is certainly no shortage of info on this board. Happy building.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 81732, member: 8947"] The only two cal options are 30 and 338. If you will do more towards the mile, then go big case 338. The 338-416 Rigby improved in a very long barrel has few peers. Launching 300gr MK at 3100 to 3300fps gives you plenty of energy at the mile. Well used with lots of hunting success. Have a look in the archives. Darryl Cassel has done alot with this wildcat. I came up with a slightly smaller case called the 338 Mystic. Basically a 338-300 RUM improved with the shoulder moved forward. Estimating 10% smaller then the Rigby. Did this because of the way cheaper brass. Expected performance in the 3100fps range with 300gr MK. I had dies made by Lee (collet neck die and a seater for $50US). The 30-378 is an excellent 30 cal cannon. you will need to use the heaviest bullets you can get. 240gr MK or some of Wildcat newer heavies are in order. For me, I went again with the RUM. A bit slower but way cheaper to shoot. There is certainly no shortage of info on this board. Happy building. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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