Latest toy for extreme long range coyote, bear rifle. .338 Norma Imp.

[Boltfluter]

Hey guys,

This is the latest addition to the collection. Always wanted a big boomer and now I think I have one. LOL. My friend Bill from Idaho Custom Rifles put this together for me. He did an awesome job.

This looks like it is going to be a tack driver. Looking for your favorite load advice. I will be shooting the 300 gn. Berger.

Wonder who did the fluting. LOL.

Regards, Paul

Idaho Custom Rifles.com

 

[charvey9]

Boom! Nice gun. What is the weight of that thing if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Sonic Crack]

Nice. Have to let use know what velocity your getting

 

[Boltfluter]

Boom! Nice gun. What is the weight of that thing if you don't mind me asking?

Just a hair over 16 lbs. Very surprised how little recoil for such a cannon. Let the games begin.

Regards, Paul

 

[cypriss32]

Nice rifle!

 

[swamp donkey]

Very nice bangstick. Sorry, BOOMstick


Regards

Pete

 

[Rockfish Dave]

Can you share how it is improved?

Shoulder?

Taper?

 

[Boltfluter]

Can you share how it is improved?

Shoulder?

Taper?

Looks like both taper and shoulder angle.

Paul

 

[charvey9]

Just a hair over 16 lbs. Very surprised how little recoil for such a cannon. Let the games begin.

Regards, Paul

Damn. A little heavy for lugging around the mountain, but would be fun to pick-off coyotes at 1000 yards.

 

[Boltfluter]

Damn. A little heavy for lugging around the mountain, but would be fun to pick-off coyotes at 1000 yards.

My thoughts exactly. It's main use will be for hunting over bait for coyotes way out there. Maybe a long range bear or two when cruising and glassing the clearcuts.

Regards,

Paul

 

[prairieshooter]

Love that vortex fluting. Almost looks like the old school square bar heated up and twisted

 

[Red_SC]

Looks like both taper and shoulder angle.

Paul

I think I need one of those.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Paul,

Fantastic job!! Where did you get the reloading dies? I have one of these in the making as well, I can't wait get it!!!!

All the best,

Bob

 

[Sendero_Man]

Sharp looking rig .... Don't you guys have a weight limit for hunting rifles in Idaho?

 

[Boltfluter]

Sharp looking rig .... Don't you guys have a weight limit for hunting rifles in Idaho?

Sendero,

Yes we do. I am in the process of moving to Haines, Oregon so I can shoot this rifle during hunting season. LOL.

Bob,

The dies are coming from Whidden. He makes awesome dies for the cost. About 8 weeks with a couple of fired cases.

Regards, Paul

 

[Red_SC]

Sharp looking rig .... Don't you guys have a weight limit for hunting rifles in Idaho?

What kind of communism is this?

 

[David22255]

What bullets are you shooting and what kind of velocities are you getting


Thanks
David

 

[waveslayer]

What powder are you going to use? I have the .338 Norma Improved as well and I'm running Retumbo. I can share some data if you would like to PM me. Mine is a 22" barrel so very short for that round. It's an awesome round! What is your COL?

 

[kingzero]

Long range coyotes??

..........should have picked up a 17HMR.

 

[waveslayer]

Long range coyotes??

..........should have picked up a 17HMR.

Have any target pics of a 17HMR at 1,000 yards?

 

[Boltfluter]

I was planning to shoot the 300 Berger with H1000 to start with and go from there. Damn why didn't I think to go with the 17HMR. LOL. I have a feeling that our ideas are a little different as to what constitutes long range coyote hunting.

Regards,

Paul

 

[kingzero]

Man.....you guys can't recognize a joke. 17HMR= long range......really?

 

[Boltfluter]

kingzero,

Just kidding on my part.LOL. Nice skull in your avatar.

Regards, Paul

 

[waveslayer]

I was joking as well