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<blockquote data-quote="ceg1963" data-source="post: 72278" data-attributes="member: 4159"><p>Chris, thanks for the kind words of support.</p><p></p><p>Well I've narrowed my "long-range" bear gun down to the .416 sized cases, utilizing either the .338 or .375 calibers. Some examples of my potential calibers are the .338-.378, .338-.416, .338 Kahn, and the .338 Lapua Mag. In the .375 calibers I like the .375 RUM, and the .378 Weatherbys.</p><p></p><p>I think 2000 Foot Pounds of killing energy is more than an ethical minimum, and adequate for a clean kill, once placed in the boiler room of even the largest bears, no matter the range. Using the big .338's, I think I can get 2000 foot pounds out to about 1000 yards. While in the .375's I can get that only to about 600-700 yards. Naturally, close up in the alder thickets, the .375 gets the nod!</p><p></p><p>Does anybody out there really know for sure? Is there any practical real-world experience out there? I am going off of theoretical data, not practical experience. Am I close, or way off the mark? Remember, I will most likely engage the bear closer than these max ranges, in your face, and in the neighborhood of 100-200 yards. But want the comfort zone of long-range capability.</p><p></p><p>Any input will be tremendously helpful, both pro and con. I want to build the rifle on the right foundation.</p><p></p><p>Gunsmiths, I think it is practical to build a .338 calibered .416 sized case on the M700 action. What about the .416 Rigby or .416 Remington Magnum?</p><p></p><p>Please, please consider that I will most likely be hunting alone, with no big brother back-up. I told you I was crazy! I have to absolutely get this right.</p><p></p><p>Any help is appreciated.</p><p></p><p>v/r</p><p></p><p>CG</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ceg1963, post: 72278, member: 4159"] Chris, thanks for the kind words of support. Well I've narrowed my "long-range" bear gun down to the .416 sized cases, utilizing either the .338 or .375 calibers. Some examples of my potential calibers are the .338-.378, .338-.416, .338 Kahn, and the .338 Lapua Mag. In the .375 calibers I like the .375 RUM, and the .378 Weatherbys. I think 2000 Foot Pounds of killing energy is more than an ethical minimum, and adequate for a clean kill, once placed in the boiler room of even the largest bears, no matter the range. Using the big .338's, I think I can get 2000 foot pounds out to about 1000 yards. While in the .375's I can get that only to about 600-700 yards. Naturally, close up in the alder thickets, the .375 gets the nod! Does anybody out there really know for sure? Is there any practical real-world experience out there? I am going off of theoretical data, not practical experience. Am I close, or way off the mark? Remember, I will most likely engage the bear closer than these max ranges, in your face, and in the neighborhood of 100-200 yards. But want the comfort zone of long-range capability. Any input will be tremendously helpful, both pro and con. I want to build the rifle on the right foundation. Gunsmiths, I think it is practical to build a .338 calibered .416 sized case on the M700 action. What about the .416 Rigby or .416 Remington Magnum? Please, please consider that I will most likely be hunting alone, with no big brother back-up. I told you I was crazy! I have to absolutely get this right. Any help is appreciated. v/r CG [/QUOTE]
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