the most exotic cartridge ever
#5
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 44
RE: the most exotic cartridge ever
thanks guys, i was just curios, but on the 338-06 i mentioned earlier, is anyone familiar with it? Where can I get more info on where to purchase stuff for this caliber because I am interested in building one?
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 702
RE: the most exotic cartridge ever
I have no experience with that caliber... But I have a question for you? Why build one... It is almost guaranteed to be ballistically similar to the 30-06. I think we get overly fascinated with the wildcat cartridges for no real reason... Although my 22-K hornet got me into reloading, so that is a positive.
#7
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: the most exotic cartridge ever
Not sure if anyone is making rifles for 338-06 now, but I believe A-Square was, and is still making ammo for it. Might have been Weatherby made some rifles for it.
It would make a nice chambering, but not sure as how much edge you would have over
a 35Whelen.
Heck, I'd like to see a 338-08 (.338 bullets with 308Win. case), but then we had/have the
358Win., and it didn't take off too well as a factory offering either. Seems like anything over 30calibur doesn't do too well without a magnum moniker, and a belted case.
A shame.
It would make a nice chambering, but not sure as how much edge you would have over
a 35Whelen.
Heck, I'd like to see a 338-08 (.338 bullets with 308Win. case), but then we had/have the
358Win., and it didn't take off too well as a factory offering either. Seems like anything over 30calibur doesn't do too well without a magnum moniker, and a belted case.
A shame.
#9
RE: the most exotic cartridge ever
There are literally hundreds of wildcats out there, many of which are one of a kind.
Probably one of the most notable I've stumbled on is the .22 Eargesplitten Loudenboomer (no joke). I found it while browsing www.reloadersnest.com . According to the brief background for the round, it was designed by none other than P.O. Ackley in an attempt to break 5000fps in a small arm. It was a .224cal cartridge based on the .378 Weatherby Magnum case! And people think a .220 Swift is a barrel burner!
http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpa...?CaliberID=173
Mike
Probably one of the most notable I've stumbled on is the .22 Eargesplitten Loudenboomer (no joke). I found it while browsing www.reloadersnest.com . According to the brief background for the round, it was designed by none other than P.O. Ackley in an attempt to break 5000fps in a small arm. It was a .224cal cartridge based on the .378 Weatherby Magnum case! And people think a .220 Swift is a barrel burner!
http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpa...?CaliberID=173
Mike
#10
Inactive
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Eastern - Ontario
Posts: 677
RE: the most exotic cartridge ever
Newguy23:
I have 2 22 K Hornets - built on Martini actions - just love them !!! one is a 12 lb'r with a 6 power sniper scope, the other is custom made with a 1.5 - 5 Leupold !!!
Most accurate guns i have ever owned!!
I have 2 22 K Hornets - built on Martini actions - just love them !!! one is a 12 lb'r with a 6 power sniper scope, the other is custom made with a 1.5 - 5 Leupold !!!
Most accurate guns i have ever owned!!