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Post by tj3006 on May 6, 2024 8:56:00 GMT -5
Read an on line article about a new Weatherby rifle.
It sounds like an improved model 700.
Comes with an AR type extractor, and several other improvements.
Cost 1200.00 ish.
Of course I can't say how much I might like it till I hold one. But a better version of the 700 in that new 338 caliber Weatherby cartridge would be to a great all around hunting rig.
210 grain partitions for Elk 200 grain ballistic tips for deer and 225 or 250 grain bullets for moose and or big bears.
I want to find out more. ...tj
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Post by zeus on May 6, 2024 11:11:26 GMT -5
I got a 338 Federal reamer recently. I always thought that would be a great all around cartridge for most people but it never caught on. I’ll have to look up the new one you mention and the rifle. It’s so hard for me to pay that kind of money for a factory rifle and 1200 is really cheap these days honestly. But building a full custom is crazy expensive if you use all the best parts. So I’m looking forward to seeing this new one.
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Post by aciera on May 6, 2024 13:19:46 GMT -5
I got a 338 Federal reamer recently. I always thought that would be a great all around cartridge for most people but it never caught on. I’ll have to look up the new one you mention and the rifle. It’s so hard for me to pay that kind of money for a factory rifle and 1200 is really cheap these days honestly. But building a full custom is crazy expensive if you use all the best parts. So I’m looking forward to seeing this new one. A 338 discipline I am. A dear friend loved 338……a good balance. John Buhmiller built my friend a 338WM and he shot the barrel out…….hunting. Bob Bell bought a Model Seven when they came out and had it rebarreled to 338-08. Perfect Pennsylvania rifle. Last gun he went hunting with. Maybe the 338 federal never caught on because the men that bought them were handloaders and shooters and didn’t sell the rifles. Like the 7-08……..my theory. Both great rounds. I have a tang safety 77 International in 308……..re bore or rebarrel? |
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Post by aciera on May 6, 2024 14:10:54 GMT -5
The 338 RPM seems the twin of 338WM performance wise……..
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Post by tj3006 on May 6, 2024 21:12:28 GMT -5
338 RPM seems like it splits the difference between the 338-06 and the .338 win mag.
I don't do breaks and the mag is to hard on my beat up old carcus. I might warm up to a break though.
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Post by aciera on May 6, 2024 21:13:35 GMT -5
340 Howell….. a lil more than a 338-06
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Post by foxtrapper on May 7, 2024 15:48:20 GMT -5
I got a 338 Federal reamer recently. I always thought that would be a great all around cartridge for most people but it never caught on. I’ll have to look up the new one you mention and the rifle. It’s so hard for me to pay that kind of money for a factory rifle and 1200 is really cheap these days honestly. But building a full custom is crazy expensive if you use all the best parts. So I’m looking forward to seeing this new one. A 338 discipline I am. A dear friend loved 338……a good balance. John Buhmiller built my friend a 338WM and he shot the barrel out…….hunting. Bob Bell bought a Model Seven when they came out and had it rebarreled to 338-08. Perfect Pennsylvania rifle. Last gun he went hunting with. Maybe the 338 federal never caught on because the men that bought them were handloaders and shooters and didn’t sell the rifles. Like the 7-08……..my theory. Both great rounds. I have a tang safety 77 International in 308……..re bore or rebarrel? If you were to rebore or rebarrel who would you choose for the work? My tang safety 270 is in need ! |
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Post by aciera on May 7, 2024 15:56:47 GMT -5
Douglas in WV or Bob Green in York PA to rebarrel
To rebore I have to study.
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Post by revolvercranker on May 7, 2024 16:33:46 GMT -5
I got a 338 Federal reamer recently. I always thought that would be a great all around cartridge for most people but it never caught on. I’ll have to look up the new one you mention and the rifle. It’s so hard for me to pay that kind of money for a factory rifle and 1200 is really cheap these days honestly. But building a full custom is crazy expensive if you use all the best parts. So I’m looking forward to seeing this new one. I remember a good while back 30 to 40 years ago the 338-06 was the hot wildcat setup. In fact I was pretty much set on building one. Never did it. |
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Post by revolvercranker on May 7, 2024 16:36:38 GMT -5
I got a 338 Federal reamer recently. I always thought that would be a great all around cartridge for most people but it never caught on. I’ll have to look up the new one you mention and the rifle. It’s so hard for me to pay that kind of money for a factory rifle and 1200 is really cheap these days honestly. But building a full custom is crazy expensive if you use all the best parts. So I’m looking forward to seeing this new one. A 338 discipline I am. A dear friend loved 338……a good balance. John Buhmiller built my friend a 338WM and he shot the barrel out…….hunting. Bob Bell bought a Model Seven when they came out and had it rebarreled to 338-08. Perfect Pennsylvania rifle. Last gun he went hunting with. Maybe the 338 federal never caught on because the men that bought them were handloaders and shooters and didn’t sell the rifles. Like the 7-08……..my theory. Both great rounds. I have a tang safety 77 International in 308……..re bore or rebarrel? Like a 338 discipline you are I am a 7mm discipline. My favorite whitetail deer round is my 7mm08 on a SAKO Mannlicher Carbine. Wonderful rifle and fantastic round . |
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Post by aciera on May 7, 2024 17:02:36 GMT -5
A 338 discipline I am. A dear friend loved 338……a good balance. John Buhmiller built my friend a 338WM and he shot the barrel out…….hunting. Bob Bell bought a Model Seven when they came out and had it rebarreled to 338-08. Perfect Pennsylvania rifle. Last gun he went hunting with. Maybe the 338 federal never caught on because the men that bought them were handloaders and shooters and didn’t sell the rifles. Like the 7-08……..my theory. Both great rounds. I have a tang safety 77 International in 308……..re bore or rebarrel? Like a 338 discipline you are I am a 7mm discipline. My favorite whitetail deer round is my 7mm08 on a SAKO Mannlicher Carbine. Wonderful rifle and fantastic round . Wow. Have not seen many Sako Mannlicher rifles. I have one in 375 H&H. From the 50s. So a Mauser action I love them. Would like one in 7-08 |
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Post by pacecars on May 7, 2024 17:11:29 GMT -5
I have used JES Reboring for a few guns and they have always shot better after the rebore. I have talked to him about the .338 Federal and he has done a bunch of them. He is not recommend the Savage 99 as it has issues with the pressure for some reason. I am wanting to do a Winchester 88 in the .338 Fed
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Post by aciera on May 7, 2024 17:20:52 GMT -5
I have used JES Reboring for a few guns and they have always shot better after the rebore. I have talked to him about the .338 Federal and he has done a bunch of them. He is not recommend the Savage 99 as it has issues with the pressure for some reason. I am wanting to do a Winchester 88 in the .338 Fed Thanks Ronnie. A known endorsement is worth a pile of advertising print. I’ll contact them. |
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Post by pacecars on May 7, 2024 19:01:48 GMT -5
He is quick and the price is very good
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Post by aciera on May 7, 2024 19:38:25 GMT -5
He is quick and the price is very good Thanks. May be more than one |
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