In my mental quest for a short .30 cal cartrige wth a .473" diameter bolt face, I had completely overlooked the .30BR. Research indicates pretty much completely positive indications on the cartridge, and not insignificantly, the barrel life references are very good.
I have a heavy diameter blank, .30cal 1:10" twist, which should finish out to around 20"-22". The bore is pretty rough, but for the price I paid (nothing) it's still a bore. The profile is straight, and appears heavier than the average varmint barrel.
I've got an 'in' for chambering, threading, crowning, etc. to produce a Savage-ready barrel. I have to come up with ideas about reamers, bullets, powders, loads, and any other caveats I'd need to be considering before I commit to the project.
If all goes accordingly, this will be a unilateral approach to a project not unlike the Ghost Dancer Project back in 2002, with one significant difference. I'll not be seeking donor assistance from either the site or from parts makers. I don't think that would be appropriate after the many things folks here have already done on my behalf. This time, I'll carry my own weight. My goal is to be able to report regularly on a successful FV200 Project Gun Build.
I am thinking about using the barrel for FV200 Comp and have my eye on the new .30 cal 135gr SMK. According to Internet reserach, the case capacity holds about 40gr of water. I think it's pretty much exactly what I've been looking for.
So, knowing no better source of initial info (I'll probably be prowling the BR Central site, too), who has helpful advice for me?
My eye is also on a Savage .22-250 Predator as a foundation rifle.
Greg
I have a heavy diameter blank, .30cal 1:10" twist, which should finish out to around 20"-22". The bore is pretty rough, but for the price I paid (nothing) it's still a bore. The profile is straight, and appears heavier than the average varmint barrel.
I've got an 'in' for chambering, threading, crowning, etc. to produce a Savage-ready barrel. I have to come up with ideas about reamers, bullets, powders, loads, and any other caveats I'd need to be considering before I commit to the project.
If all goes accordingly, this will be a unilateral approach to a project not unlike the Ghost Dancer Project back in 2002, with one significant difference. I'll not be seeking donor assistance from either the site or from parts makers. I don't think that would be appropriate after the many things folks here have already done on my behalf. This time, I'll carry my own weight. My goal is to be able to report regularly on a successful FV200 Project Gun Build.
I am thinking about using the barrel for FV200 Comp and have my eye on the new .30 cal 135gr SMK. According to Internet reserach, the case capacity holds about 40gr of water. I think it's pretty much exactly what I've been looking for.
So, knowing no better source of initial info (I'll probably be prowling the BR Central site, too), who has helpful advice for me?
My eye is also on a Savage .22-250 Predator as a foundation rifle.
Greg