Author Topic: pick a bullet dia. (Read 1995 times)

onesonek · « **on:** January 08, 2003, 02:12:53 PM »

Elsewhere on the site, there was discussion on the 338-06, which was going to be my next Encore project. Then the 338/348 which I've been kicking around for years, in the #1. But, ever since the 376 Steyr came about, I've been itching to make it something other than what it is. I just can't decide on what, ( indicision is my middle name ), but I think it would make an excellent round. No matter what bullet you stuff in it! Maybe I'll just throw 3 or 4 different diameter bullets in a hat, and have my smithy pick one out! O.

BruceP · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2003, 05:11:34 AM »

If you want to stay with the 338 dia. one smith near by has worked a little with the 280 Ackley imp. case necked up to 338. It sounds like a good one to me.
BruceP

onesonek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2003, 03:48:10 PM »

280 AI up, or 35 Whelen AI down = 338-06AI. Hellva round any way you look at it. Thanks for the input! O.

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2003, 07:56:59 PM »

9.3mm? Not much of a change but some good bullets in that diameter for rounds in that velocity range.

GB

onesonek · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2003, 01:06:16 PM »

I've often thought about the 9.3. Thinking it would make a good deep timber elk round. But I would probably use more for black bear in my home state of Minnesota. A good 250 grainer stuffed in a 376 case, might be little more than needed. But any critter worth hunting, can't get to dead. O.

Ebjonnes · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2003, 02:57:20 PM »

I shoot a Encore 24in. s/s sporter chambered in 338/348 win. imp..Shawnee made up the reamer for me,and Bullberry chambered the barrel.This rimmed round is perfect for single shot actionsand has the case cap. of the 338win. mag..