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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #30 on: July 06, 2016, 07:27:33 PM »
Loud, excessive and different is all I really need to be happy and I think this covers it pretty well! :chuckle:
There are some women that meet those criteria. Glad you chose a firearm. That's a gorgeous gun.
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #31 on: July 06, 2016, 09:34:24 PM »

Maybe we can put it in a pack, how long is it?

It's ridiculously long!  :chuckle:It actually does fit in my Eberlestock pack. If I had enough time to get a solid rest on a stump it would be very doable. I don't think I can off hand this one though!

You just need to get a holster for that bad boy!

I'll ask Tim to see if we can do it as a spoof.

Get me a good cross draw holster and figure out how to make my arms about 10" longer and I'm on board!  :tup:

Loud, excessive and different is all I really need to be happy and I think this covers it pretty well! :chuckle:
There are some women that meet those criteria. Glad you chose a firearm. That's a gorgeous gun.
I've known a women who did, the gun is definitely a better option. :chuckle:

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #32 on: July 21, 2016, 06:51:26 PM »
Now you need a 6.5/608 for coyote hunting
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #33 on: July 21, 2016, 07:08:13 PM »
There for a second I thought you flinched, but I'm sure it was just the muzzle brake blast..lol  Sweet pistol!!

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #34 on: August 07, 2016, 07:17:47 PM »
There for a second I thought you flinched, but I'm sure it was just the muzzle brake blast..lol  Sweet pistol!!

I never flinch, but sometimes I get caught off guard. :chuckle:

I got out today and managed to get a velocity. I had to calculate it backwards by using a bullet with a known and verified BC (300gr Berger OTM) at multiple known ranges (100, 300 and 600 yards) and then measuring the drops at each range. Just like I had hoped for, I ended up with 2840fps from the 20" barrel with a load that gets 3180fps from the 30" rifle. I'll call this project a success! Just to verify the velocity I shot it at 965 yards and dialed up 20.8 MOA for a solid it on the 10" gong.

Now to try and work up a load with the 303gr Hammer Hunter Solids for the elk hunt with Bearpaw this winter. :tup:

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2016, 06:20:07 AM »
There for a second I thought you flinched, but I'm sure it was just the muzzle brake blast..lol  Sweet pistol!!

I never flinch, but sometimes I get caught off guard. :chuckle:

I got out today and managed to get a velocity. I had to calculate it backwards by using a bullet with a known and verified BC (300gr Berger OTM) at multiple known ranges (100, 300 and 600 yards) and then measuring the drops at each range. Just like I had hoped for, I ended up with 2840fps from the 20" barrel with a load that gets 3180fps from the 30" rifle. I'll call this project a success! Just to verify the velocity I shot it at 965 yards and dialed up 20.8 MOA for a solid it on the 10" gong.

Now to try and work up a load with the 303gr Hammer Hunter Solids for the elk hunt with Bearpaw this winter. :tup:

You mean you don't need a chronograph to find speed? WOW! Deductive algorithm's actually work? This comes as a complete shock.

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #36 on: August 08, 2016, 06:33:33 AM »
Damn, I thought for sure that thing was gonna relocate your teeth!!  Cool build dude, are you gonna actually go whack some critters with it or is it a concept build?
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #37 on: August 08, 2016, 06:50:59 AM »
That's a really unique and beautiful gun. But, I question it's effectiveness as a CC firearm. You're going to need to start wearing some baggy pants and full leg tie down holster. "Is that a .338 custom or are you just happy to see me?"
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #38 on: August 08, 2016, 06:55:08 AM »
Now That's Disposable Income!  Very cool  great groups

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #39 on: August 08, 2016, 11:24:42 AM »
It's just friggin dope! Not ballistics dope. Just dope!  :chuckle:

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #40 on: August 08, 2016, 03:50:55 PM »
 :tup:  Beautiful gun, but I want to see your holster for it.  :chuckle:
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #41 on: August 09, 2016, 05:13:30 AM »

You mean you don't need a chronograph to find speed? WOW! Deductive algorithm's actually work? This comes as a complete shock.

I didn't have to use any fancy algorithms, just math. :chuckle:

Now That's Disposable Income!  Very cool  great groups
This is just what happens when you accept that neither of your kids are going to be surgeons and you "re-allocate" their college funds to something more fun. The kids will be better off in a trade school anyways!

Damn, I thought for sure that thing was gonna relocate your teeth!!  Cool build dude, are you gonna actually go whack some critters with it or is it a concept build?
It was really just a "hey what would happen if I tried this?" project. I'll at least try and get a coyote or 2 with it just for fun. Nothing short of 1000 yards though.

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #42 on: August 17, 2016, 08:00:57 PM »
Think you could down an elk at 1500yards?
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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
« Reply #43 on: August 17, 2016, 10:13:52 PM »
Think you could down an elk at 1500yards?

No problem!  :chuckle:

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Re: the 338/408 PISTOL is done!
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