I am thinking about building a 375/ 416 barret, possibly improved. Just kinda running this around in my head right this moment, but unless someone gives me some info that is going to change my mind, I am going to start ordering stuff pretty quick. Other than the pain in the butt of building my own dies and probably a dedicated fire forming barrel stub, any downside to using this case to build a wildcat?
Yea I know about 375/408 but I already have a 338/408 Im. (338AM) pushing .9 BC bullets 3400 fps. I just want to push the envelope a little and try something a little different. I just have a bunch of unknowns here, like;
1. Brass Quality? (Not too concerned with availability I will have enough brass to wear out a barrel in hand before ordering a reamer)
2. I have never reloaded for the .50. Since the 416 is basically a shortened .50 from my limited reading I am going to need some new equipment. Any suggestions on a press, trimmer, priming tool, etc.
3. Any suggestions on case design, I was thinking that blowing the shoulder out and removing some case taper, kinda like Kirby Allen does with his Allen Magnums, but while leaving the neck as long as feasible.
4. I usually order my reamers from PTG. But I usually order stuff that is in stock, how long for a custom reamer?
5. Barrel life? Will I get 800-1000 rounds. I am not all that concerned about it, but I do want some usuable life outta the barrel after load work is done. I would plan on ordering 2 barrels for starters.
6. Anyone know of anyone who has tried this?
I read a little about the 416 here, but my searchfu is weak.
Yea I know about 375/408 but I already have a 338/408 Im. (338AM) pushing .9 BC bullets 3400 fps. I just want to push the envelope a little and try something a little different. I just have a bunch of unknowns here, like;
1. Brass Quality? (Not too concerned with availability I will have enough brass to wear out a barrel in hand before ordering a reamer)
2. I have never reloaded for the .50. Since the 416 is basically a shortened .50 from my limited reading I am going to need some new equipment. Any suggestions on a press, trimmer, priming tool, etc.
3. Any suggestions on case design, I was thinking that blowing the shoulder out and removing some case taper, kinda like Kirby Allen does with his Allen Magnums, but while leaving the neck as long as feasible.
4. I usually order my reamers from PTG. But I usually order stuff that is in stock, how long for a custom reamer?
5. Barrel life? Will I get 800-1000 rounds. I am not all that concerned about it, but I do want some usuable life outta the barrel after load work is done. I would plan on ordering 2 barrels for starters.
6. Anyone know of anyone who has tried this?
I read a little about the 416 here, but my searchfu is weak.