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    Suppressors Lets talk about whisper calibers.

    What are you running? Running subsonic? Any test data to share? IIRC, the 458 was rather expensive to shoot? But it should support a nice size lead ball.
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    Suppressors Lets talk about whisper calibers.

    I think the main issue around this is the fact that revolver casings won't run in a mag feed. Needs a rebated rim to work.
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    Suppressors Lets talk about whisper calibers.

    Capt, I think we are thinking along the same. Has to be some common round that can be loaded up with some lead truck pistons. I was looking at that 45/70 ammo and DAMN that stuff is not cheap! I realized years ago that I might have to cast my own to run big girl grains because those get...
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    Suppressors Lets talk about whisper calibers.

    Again, really going for semi auto here. Used to have a 44 mag tube fed rifle. Cannot recall model but a ruger. Probably a decent suppressed round but trying to stay semi auto. I cannot imagine anything with 338 in it that is cheap? Zak, thanks for crunching some numbers! I did not...
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    Suppressors Lets talk about whisper calibers.

    Have some whisper toys but have a need for a semi auto, likely AR, in a larger caliber, subsonic. Main criteria here is trying to select the best ballistics for reasonably long shots, $/round for ammo, availability of reload supplies and parts for the build, etc. I originally was going to do...
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    Rifle Scopes Athlon Argos BTR glass quality? For Savage FCP 308

    Someone apparently bought this Athlon for me already so I am looking into it. I am looking to push the limits of the FCP rifle, hopefully out to 1000yds but will just see. Rifle was tested with handloads to hold about 1/4MOA at 500yds, ideal conditions. Regardless, I just want to optimize the...
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    Rifle Scopes Long Rang Optic options. Compare SWFA 5-20x50 $2K

    Still trying to find an optically badass scope to mate to my .308. I really want to buy used. Will not use much and just don't need to rub the new off anything. However, the SWFA 5-20x50 is very hard to come by used at any real deal so I am wondering if there are other comparables I should...
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    Rifle Scopes $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308.

    Re: $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308. I did notice the HDMR is a 34mm tube. I guess I forgot to spec that I would rather stay with a 30mm since I already have a nice ring set on it, that is unless the 34mm is the holy grail in improvement. I have heard quite conflicting...
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    Rifle Scopes $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308.

    Re: $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308. More hits on the Bushnell HDMR. Is this considered a step above the SWFA SSHD? I am just starting to shop and in no rush. I do know if I buy used, I don't want to pay new price for used.
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    Rifle Scopes $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308.

    Re: $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308. Lets just compare to my previous scope, a Leup VX3 4.5-14x40 Long Range with B&C reticle. Let's say I was "mostly" happy but glass could have been brighter and crisper IMO. I want to make sure whatever I buy will surpass what I had, have...
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    Rifle Scopes $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308.

    Re: $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308. Two hits on the Bushnell HDMR?? I was going to ask on thoughts on the illum. I am going to use the rifle and likely coyote problems in which low light could be a reality right at dawn. I have a cheap illum scope now and still not...
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    Rifle Scopes $1K to spend, going 1000M with a tactical .308.

    How would YOU spend it? I do NOT need new!! Rifle is a Savage FCP tactical rifle and worthy of good glass. Tested to 800M but looking to push to 1000M. Previous scope was Leup VX3 LR with B&C reticle. Was OK but B&C reticle was NOT for me. Need more tactical reticle for manual calcs...
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    Gunsmithing .500 barrel blank, 1:10 twist?

    Re: .500 barrel blank, 1:10 twist? My goal is to be able to stabilize over 1000gr custom mad slugs. Considering lead and brass, brass will obviously be longer and take more twist to stabilize. I want the longest effective range possible from the rifle. The 1:9 barrel from above has my...
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    Gunsmithing .500 barrel blank, 1:10 twist?

    Re: .500 barrel blank, 1:10 twist? Thanks. I notice they only offer the 9" in a 3 groove. With a .500, I might be a bit concerned with the 3 groove if I push lighter, faster rounds out of it. Any thoughts on that? I thought 6 groove was pretty standard for big bores.
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    Gunsmithing .500 barrel blank, 1:10 twist?

    Looking for a barrel blank. (491-492/.500) to fire .500 ammo. Will require a high twist rate. target is 1:10. I am striking out and all I can find is 1:19 twist. Looking for a list of bulk blank makers and I guess if I strike out there, I need to consider a custom twist ($$$). Not looking...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700. Major conversion to .500 S&W

    Re: Rem 700. Major conversion to .500 S&W I had considered both the Beowulf brass and reworking the S&W 500 brass. I was possibly going to write a quick program to turn down the rim of the 500 brass which may solve a couple problems. 1, allow feeding in a mag without hang up. 2, allow me...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700. Major conversion to .500 S&W

    Re: Rem 700. Major conversion to .500 S&W Nothing on this build is really set in stone. Nothing bought and nothing modded yet. I was going to look up the specs on the 700gr slug casts that are available. I would estimate that to be the heaviest I would shoot. I am open to other...
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    Gunsmithing Rem 700. Major conversion to .500 S&W

    I have a 700 in Rem .222 that is no good to me. Looking to make this the host for a big bore whisper build. Looking to run heavy grain, sub sonic, 500 S&W. Was looking at the .50AE but not as available but will still consider it if there are brass issues. I would prefer some type of clip...
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    Decision on a new big bore whisper rifle.

    Re: Decision on a new big bore whisper rifle. OK, rethinking a bit, the 77/44 with .50AE will limit me in bullet weight/size. Looks like anything much over 400gr will start getting tricky. I am starting to look closer at the .500 S&W. Just built better for this application.. Another...
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    Decision on a new big bore whisper rifle.

    Re: Decision on a new big bore whisper rifle. Sure looking like the Ruger 77/44 is the host I really need. Need to find a good stock and resources for a .50AE barrel for it though. I think the .50AE is a great platform for this project. Just no sense in reinventing the wheel.
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