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Which Calb. to build ? / picked the Calb here it
danlittle
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I am just about done with my newest toy, [a fully custom 243, on a mauser action, with all the neat little changes]
Now my question is What size to build next, heres the guidelines
No wildcat calb.
Must be avail. ammo.
will be built on 98 or 48 mauser action
Will use Douglas Double X barrel or better grade
give me your ideas, this newest one will be used on Blk Bear, Deer, & Elk.
Dan
Now my question is What size to build next, heres the guidelines
No wildcat calb.
Must be avail. ammo.
will be built on 98 or 48 mauser action
Will use Douglas Double X barrel or better grade
give me your ideas, this newest one will be used on Blk Bear, Deer, & Elk.
Dan
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Revenge is a double edged sword that only kills its wielder
Thanks
Dan
Revenge is a double edged sword that only kills its wielder
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser [:D]
Eric
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Thanks
Dan
Very suitable for the game you mention with the 140 gr bullets. They come in Partitions for the Elk too. Very nice sectional density numbers assure good penetration.
Low recoil, accurate, and great killing power in a short action!
Your choice seems clear.
"Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war" Psalm 144
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
My hats off to you, Your the first one that actually talked about performance
Thanks
Dan
You bet. I just got a 700 LSS Mountain Rifle in .260 and am working up loads right now. First is going to be the 95 grain Hornady V-Max for coyotes and varmints. My Whitetail load will probably be the Hornady 129 grain Interlock or SST. We'll see which works up the best.
I do like them Hornady bullets...and Reloder 15 has treated me well in my .308 so that is what I am starting with. Will try Varget as well.
"Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war" Psalm 144
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
Lt.RRG
"Go over,go under,go around,or go through.But never give up."
That makes me feel good you would give me $50,00.
for it and I aint even figured out what its gonna be yet.
guess you liked the ole 22-250
Dan
If not, a 6.5x55 would be good as well,....but far more premium ammo is available for the 260 or even better, the 7mm-08.
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
I have already got a 7 X 57
Your right though its a FINE shooting weapon.
Dan
edit: Sorry,I didn't read what you were wanting to hunt.The Roberts is a little small for that type of game. How about a .338 Winchester Mag?
Man's last hope... The Star Wars Kid.. Jedi Master!
Lt.RRG
"Go over,go under,go around,or go through.But never give up."
I skipped the last sentence in your original post and then I read a couple of posts down, where you said you didn't like heavy recoil...hence my first suggestion of HB 220 Swift.
Eric
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How about 6.5 inch blackpowder mortor, that shoots 12 pound bowling balls.
And you can use it in blackpowder season too.
Seen one take the roof off a car at 500yrds, hit the front post,
ripped the top up then it hit the rear post and tore the roof off!
In the process of build one now, using a 110cuft oxygen cylinder.
Cylinder is hydro tested, bottom is cut off.
Base plate made, now working on the legs.
Will have it done in about another month.
Walte
Don't leave us hanging here, what's it gonna' be? Make up your mind already, huh?
*LOL*
Don't leave us hanging here, what's it gonna' be? Make up your mind already, huh?
*LOL*
as of right now I feel like takeing all the choices putting them in a hat & letting luck win the draw so to speak
Dan
Common Sense is an Uncommon Virtue.
I have chosen, and since there were several GOOD choices posted, I got tired of pulling my hair out, & decided to build 3
The Calb. are
From ghotie_thumper, the 270
From Teamblue, A .260 rem
And just for kicks & because I don't have one,
A Completely custom .22 {don't think I'll use it on the game mentioned though.
The wood on each will be better than the rifles shown below,
Dan
SEMPER FI
.257 Roberts. Retro is cool,and its a great caliber. Low recoil,and with the right bullet its good for everything from crow/groundhog to whitetails.
edit: Sorry,I didn't read what you were wanting to hunt.The Roberts is a little small for that type of game. How about a .338 Winchester Mag?
That was going to be my suggestion[8D]
257 Roberts
I do what ever the voices in my wifes head tells me to dosarcastic joke
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Posted - 04/09/2005 : 02:52:12 AM
Build any dang caliber you want!.. (though I thought the 350 was a good idea) just give me some of your wood!
SEMPER FI
sounds like something a marine would say.
8mm Mauser [;)]
6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser [:D]
Could not come up with better calibers.Take you pick for the least recoil my favorite would be the 6.5X55. [^] [^] [^] [8D] [8D] [8D]
Thanks
Dan
Nobody mentioned a couple of GREAT! European cartridges that get used over the pond all the time. The 9.3 X 57 (Mauser case necked up to .366) or the 9.3 X 62 (.366) couple of really solid standards over there. It is a favorite "light rifle" in Africa too. It will fit in a standard '98 action but not so well in an M-48 (9.3X57 fits though). You'd have something unique with a shade more power than the 35 Whelen. -Just a thought.
P.S. The wood on those rifles is tremendous! Outstanding work Dan little.
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