what cal for a elk Handgun????

[jeff 300]

i want to build a rear grip Handgun that i could take elk size game out to 750 with plenty of knock down power. Also how r yall using rifle scopes on these handguns when it comes to eye relief????? looking at using a new savage target action.

 

[tinkerer]

Sure, you can build a "handgun" on the target action, with at least a 16.5" barrel and over 26" overall.

My suggestion. Get your action, a 18" barrel in something like a 338 edge or 300 WSM with a brake, and a good scope, bases, etc. Lots of options.

An easy startingpoint is the Choate Ultimate Varmint Stock, cutting off the shoulder stock. No bedding required. I think its made for the action.

Thats a long shot for a rifle, much less a shorter instrument. Practice a lot.

Ask for 358hammer over a specialtypistols.com.

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[Sully2]

Pass me that crack pipe.....I could use a good hit off it too..!!!!!

 

[tinkerer]

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Larry

 

[Tikkamike]

Pass me that crack pipe.....I could use a good hit off it too..!!!!!

Crack pipe? Not sure what you are into or what you are insinuating but elk with a specialty handgun at 750 yards is easily doable...

 

[Coyboy]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi8kwZw-h6A]338 Edge velocity testing - YouTube[/ame]

 

[bfr4570]

338 AX 18.5" it will thump them hard at 750 yds.

 

[zuba]

I think my 7wsm would be up to the task. I can run a 168 berger or smk around 2900. I am hoping to try out the 175smks and 180 bergers soon. A good muzzle brake makes shooting rifle scopes fun!!

 

[yorke-1]

I wouldn't feel too under gunned with my 338-375 Ruger at 750 yards. It's a little beyond what I would consider a practical elk range for my set up though. My 250gr MKs at 2650fps at the muzzle are only moving about 1500 fps at 750 yards. If you'd be comfortable using a 338 Win Mag at 750 yards, then I'd say the the 338-375 Ruger would work for you.

For me, mid powered rifle scopes work the best. My favorite are the VX-3L line. I have a 3.5-10 and a 4.5-14x that I really like. A good muzzle brake will be a necessity.

Andrew

 

[Ernie]

Impossible!
It can't be done

 

[jeff 300]

Impossible!
It can't be done

i know right!! thats what they say about obama getting in the white house now look. i just hope this turns out better than that did.

 

[Ernie]

I would use a big 7 (SAUM, WSM or Dakota) or a 338. For a 338, I might just do a 330 Dakota if I were to do it all over again.
My current mtn rig is a center-grip 18" 284 Win using 162 A-Max's. If the elk is at 750 yards and is positioned right, conditions good, and I am rock steady-Get out the knife

i want to build a rear grip Handgun that i could take elk size game out to 750 with plenty of knock down power. Also how r yall using rifle scopes on these handguns when it comes to eye relief????? looking at using a new savage target action.

 

[Ernie]

Forgot to give this link:
Handgun Hunter Magazine - Rifle Scopes On Specialty Handguns

 

[bfr4570]

Ernie
Look at that your doing something that cant be done He would really freak out or crack out at a 1000yds.