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    .338/408 CT & GSC bullet

    Re: .338/408 CT & GSC bullet <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GLOWWORM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not meaning to start anything but why would you use such great components like the Barnard action and then use a Lothar Walther Barrel. I have not...
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    .338/408 CT & GSC bullet

    Re: .338/408 CT & GSC bullet Thanks to all for your answers, and to Noel for his aeroballistic lesson. If I undertand correctly, it will be better to keep the .338 - 7" LGT barrel for a .338 LM and shoot the GSC 267 grs bullets ( or equivalent ), and keep the CT action for a .375 CT with a...
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    .338/408 CT & GSC bullet

    Re: .338/408 CT & GSC bullet Noel, Thanks for you answer. Yes, I plan to use the LW 7" exit twist barrel. Gerard has told me that a 7.5" or faster twist is OK for his 295 grs SP bullet in .338 LM. Also Lutz M. advice a 7" exit twist for his LM 105. As I think Sg is higher with higher...
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    .338/408 CT & GSC bullet

    Hello, I plan to make a .338/408 CT with a progressive twist to shoot GSC 295 bullet. ( http://www.gsgroup.co.za/338295SP142.html ) Barrel will be a Lothar Walther, 34" lenght Barnard action, and custom aluminium home made stock. Just wish to know if someone had ever tried this combinaison...
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    If the 338LM is outlawed: caliber for rechamber?

    Re: If the 338LM is outlawed: caliber for rechamber? TA, you're all right, but politicians don't seems to think as you... But the situation in France is not so bad : we can buy some shooting or hunting rifles with a shooting or hunting licence, and can have out to 7 military handguns or...
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    TAC 50- What other bipods work ?? Help

    Re: TAC 50- What other bipods work ?? Help <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Triggerfifty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are some pics of this setup. That was a helluva rifle. It died on the vine sadly. Trigger </div></div>...
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    .375 CT + SMK 350 grs load infos

    Re: .375 CT + SMK 350 grs load infos Thanks for the answers. I'll have a 12" twist barrel. Hope it will work !
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    .375 CT + SMK 350 grs load infos

    Hello, Just seach some load infos for .375 CT ( Jamison "2 stars" brass ) + SMK 350 grs with VV powders. What velocity can I expect with a 32" barrel ? What is the advertised BC of these bullets ? Thanks.
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    Rangefinder for ELR

    Re: Rangefinder for ELR <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m1a convert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what are people using for rangefinders out to 2500 yards. I have a Leica that goes to 1K. I heard Cheytac uses this Vector IV I can't see where...
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    375 CHEY TAC twist rate

    Re: 375 CHEY TAC twist rate Thanks Noel to keep us informed !
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    375 CHEY TAC twist rate

    Re: 375 CHEY TAC twist rate <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Augustus</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> If you are going to use the 350 SMK the 11.5 twist is the way to go; however, if you wish to optimize the 375/408 you will want a tighter twist. I...
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    Building a .338 Lapua Inspiration Pls.

    Re: Building a .338 Lapua Inspiration Pls. Mine is a Lawton 8500 single shoot, Border barrel, Mc Hale stock & NXS scope. I love this stock !
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    280 out to 1000 yards

    Re: 280 out to 1000 yards I loaded it with 175 SMK + N 170 ( 28" barrel ). Worked good out to about 1200 meters...
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    For a single shot 1500 meters

    Re: For a single shot 1500 meters Another vote for the .338 LM with a 300 grs Scenar bullet. Works very good for me.
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    Bullet selection

    Re: Bullet selection No other suggestion, but I've compared in the field the 300 SMK, 300 Scenar, and 232 GS solids in .338 LM out to 1600 meters. Max velocities are about 875 m/s for the 300 grs, and 1050 m/s for the solids, out of a 28" barrel. I've not seen a big difference in accuracy...
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