the next build.... somthing... longer legged ?

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Originally Posted by tikka

Pretty happy with my 338 edge, puts big holes in deer out past a K, 2000 f/lb of energy at 1000m and simple to reload for with reasonable barrel life for size of the case.

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What projectile are you using

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Originally Posted by GWH

What projectile are you using

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Was running Berger 300gr elite hunter with mixed results on the first couple dozen deer, with bullets penciling through if bone wasn’t hit. They were still mortally wounded and run 30m-60m but at 900m - 1100m shot I want them to drop on the spot. The dog will still find them ok.
Now using 285gr ELD-M @ 2900fps in a 26” barrel with instant kills before they hit the ground or run 10m. Massive meat damage on both shoulders even out past a k.

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Originally Posted by tikka

Was running Berger 300gr elite hunter with mixed results on the first couple dozen deer, with bullets penciling through if bone wasn’t hit. They were still mortally wounded and run 30m-60m but at 900m - 1100m shot I want them to drop on the spot. The dog will still find them ok.
Now using 285gr ELD-M @ 2900fps in a 26” barrel with instant kills before they hit the ground or run 10m. Massive meat damage on both shoulders even out past a k.

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Ok great, thats exactly what i thought you were going to say. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by NewbieZAR

or a 7mm FX (7mm-338 Lap Improved) even faster

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180's in the mid 3,300's with a "mild" load of 106gr of US869. Over 3,400 was achievable with a Barnard PL action but not quite as accurate.

I still have brass and custom dies if you are considering this route. 50 cases fired 3-4 times and 60 new formed cases. Bro has a rifle chambered in 7mmFX for sale, it's left handed though

Greetings Larskramer,
You seem to have most of the modern stuff covered so I suggest a .280 Ross. This will keep you busy finding cases, projectiles etc. plus developing loads for quite some time. It won't do anything half a dozen modern cartridges (at least) can do but when you uncase it on the range you can be pretty sure it will be the only one there. Look it up and give it some thought.
Regards Grandpamac.

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Originally Posted by The Claw

180's in the mid 3,300's with a "mild" load of 106gr of US869. Over 3,400 was achievable with a Barnard PL action but not quite as accurate.

I still have brass and custom dies if you are considering this route. 50 cases fired 3-4 times and 60 new formed cases. Bro has a rifle chambered in 7mmFX for sale, it's left handed though

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The 7mmfx sounds good to me, but a very big case. Also a 28 nosler, I guess I'm on the boards of waiting for somthing to come up.

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Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings Larskramer,
You seem to have most of the modern stuff covered so I suggest a .280 Ross. This will keep you busy finding cases, projectiles etc. plus developing loads for quite some time. It won't do anything half a dozen modern cartridges (at least) can do but when you uncase it on the range you can be pretty sure it will be the only one there. Look it up and give it some thought.
Regards Grandpamac.

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Thanks grandpamac, will look into the 280ross!

The 7mm-338 is a fun round I've been tempted to build another one, or in a totally different direction a .510 whisper (Subsonic 50 cal projectile in a cut down 338LM case).

G'day,
How popular is the 7mm Practical over there?
I've read a bit on it.

Settled with a 300 norma mag from Greg at terminator. Defiance action, Ken Henderson stock, proof barrel and triggertech trigger topped with a t3 brake! Love it!

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Originally Posted by Larskramer

Settled with a 300 norma mag from Greg at terminator. Defiance action, Ken Henderson stock, proof barrel and triggertech trigger topped with a t3 brake! Love it!

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Great call man, love my one

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Originally Posted by Larskramer

Settled with a 300 norma mag from Greg at terminator. Defiance action, Ken Henderson stock, proof barrel and triggertech trigger topped with a t3 brake! Love it!

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He built me a .338 Norma and i was a beauty!