Apparently 5,253 ft-lbs of energy IS enough to kill a ground hog
I bet with the right shot placement it would be enough to kill a blue whale
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Apparently 5,253 ft-lbs of energy IS enough to kill a ground hog
A couple for ya:
(Another?) New AR15 Round – The .375 Reaper
New Long-Range Wildcat for AR-15: the 6.5 x 40mm
though my interest is in the smaller stuff, like the .17-223, the .20 Practical, or .19 Calhoon, or maybe .17 Hornet.
They object is not to just kill it, It is to vaporize it. Then you have accomplished something.
Dean
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2nd Case capacity it increases the volume of powder by almost 3gr, which is 10% for a 223.
3rd Speed over 200 fps increase for the 40gr 4000+, and 150 fps for the 80gr I can send them over 3000+fps.
4th Which is the most important "Coolness Factor"
For those interested in the specs.
Savage Precision Target Action timed and trued with an 8oz trigger.
The stock is a Richard micro fit that has been bedded and the channel opened up.
The scope is a Konus 10 X 40 -50 with Burris rings that have 20MOA inserts in them.
The barrel I have three depending on the venue and distance 6BRX, 260AI, 308Match.
Dean
This is my first experience with such a light trigger. I'm used to service rifle required 4-1/2 lb.A 2 pound trigger will pull you out of they X ring at 600 yards, let alone at 1000 you would not even be on paper.
Dean
AN 8 OUNCE TRIGGER?!
Most if not all serious benchrest shooters have it down to that even lower.
That is what it is set at 8 oz max is 24oz and min 8oz
Dean
PS: It never slam fires even set at 8oz
8 oz is actually on the heavy side for bench guns. Usually down around 1-1/2 oz. The Jewell on my Tube gun (Jewell) is down in the 4 oz area. It's too light for the rapids and I need to add a few. Shot a match last weekend in the cold and it wasn't pretty.
For anyone wanting to get into target shooting, and thinks it is to cost prohibitive or just don't know where to begin, here is the cliff notes or the 101 as they say. If you already have a Savage, Stevens, or Axis, or a Remington 700 you are halfway there.
1ST all you need is a barrel swap, I would get a varmint taper and not a bull so you can use it out in the field, and not just on the bench. and I would get that barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, why because you can get quality factory target loads that will give you 1/2" MOA a 100 yards for like $25.00 a box even less if you shop around, and this chambering is not known as a "barrel Burner" so you will be able to shoot several thousands of rounds through it, a decent barrel is $300.00 + -
2nd you will need a stock one that can ride the bags but also can be used out in the fields, this model right here is the best bang for the buck it is very solid and comfortable.
https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Prod...ll-barrel-channel-stock-wblack-textured-paint
3rd You will need a scope, this is what I have used for many years these also are an excellent value, And with that 32 power you can really zoom in.
http://www.thesportsmonkey.com/swift-premier-rifle-scope-8-32x50mm-cao/
With this combo you could be competitive on the bench, and also have a blast out in the field, and not have to worry about ammo and reloading or breaking the bank,
I just thought this info might be helpful to some and was willing to share it, for those on the fence or not knowing where to begin, and also not have all that money into a single purpose gun. I am always ready and willing to answer any questions anyone might have or help them with there build. And also it can be done in stages not everything has to be done at once, you can start with just a barrel. and upgrade the stock and scope later.
Dean
I have been hearing good things about it, but it is also $1200.00 so it better be good. What I was getting at with my approach was being competitive for less than half that, and still being able to hunt with it. I don't even have $1200.00 tied up in that F class rig I just built in post #259 scope and all.
Dean
I have been hearing good things about it, but it is also $1200.00 so it better be good. What I was getting at with my approach was being competitive for less than half that, and still being able to hunt with it. I don't even have $1200.00 tied up in that F class rig I just built in post #259 scope and all.
Dean