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Title: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 04:48:03 PM: Well all the talk about big bores got me pumped up and those cabelas gift cards and coupon that expired tomorrow sent me shopping . I picked up this m77 .338wm , she'd been on the floor since 12/27. very little wear and only a couple of marks on the stock one I caused taking a picture on my fire place ( oh well my stuff is gonna get used ).I topped her with the new redfield in2x7 , I really like the leupolds but it was 100 bucks cheaper than the vx2 so I figured I'd road test one . Cant wait to start sending some 225's down range .
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Post by: huntnphool on January 01, 2014, 04:53:59 PM: Nice find Cory. :tup:
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Post by: elkoholic1 on January 01, 2014, 04:54:38 PM: coach I didn't know you where looking I have this same gun sitting in my safe topped with a Léopold VXII :bash: :bash: kelly used one year when he moose hunted been sitting since. send me a text or pm on what you had to give for it would you!! nice gun congrats!!
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 05:00:51 PM: I paid 500 bucks for it with and old redfield 1.5x7 throw away on her . the bolt knob , trigger guard and floor plate have no wear on them so I figure the round count is very low . hopefully she shoots aswell as my other rugers have . really since a custumer gave me a 500 gift card it was kinda free ! best kind ...
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Post by: elkoholic1 on January 01, 2014, 05:02:25 PM: sounds like a score and a dam good customer..
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Post by: washelkhunter on January 01, 2014, 05:31:38 PM: Love the M77. Check under the bolt handle for a stamped T. If not there run the serial number with Ruger, you may need to replace a trigger screw to prevent an accidental live fire. Ruger will mail you the screw and the simple directions for replacement. Let us know how you like the Redfield ok.
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Post by: mountainman on January 01, 2014, 05:35:19 PM: Have one, it is a favorite elk killer! Love the older tang models too! Good grab!
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 01, 2014, 05:36:17 PM: My shoulder hurts. I had one and liked it too......
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Post by: washelkhunter on January 01, 2014, 05:42:38 PM: P.S. If you are going to throw the old scope away you can throw it my way. :tup:
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Post by: Biggerhammer on January 01, 2014, 06:04:20 PM: Great cartridge, gas her up with some 225 Accubonds.
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Post by: bearpaw on January 01, 2014, 06:24:02 PM: In case you might be interested, we loaded some .338 Caliber Barnes 160 TTSX at about 3400 fps and it dropped a bear in his tracks this last fall. I am anxious to see how that bullet at that speed does on an elk. I may take that load to Utah for a trial this month, if I do, I will try to remember and let you know how it did. Recoil is less than my 300 Wtby with 180's and speed is several hundred fps faster.

This is a little different load than I used but it gets the same net results with the bullet in a 338 WM:
http://www.reloadersnest.com/unverified_detail.asp?CaliberID=71&ID=6404 (http://www.reloadersnest.com/unverified_detail.asp?CaliberID=71&ID=6404)
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Post by: rtspring on January 01, 2014, 06:49:47 PM: Now if you can find someone who knows how to shoot it. :chuckle:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 01, 2014, 06:58:33 PM: nice ...nothing wrong with that Redfield :tup: :tup:
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Post by: dewandgin on January 01, 2014, 07:35:01 PM: Quote from: Biggerhammer on January 01, 2014, 06:04:20 PM
Great cartridge, gas her up with some 225 Accubonds.

That's what killed a moose and three elk this year. 1shot on each:)

From the Wetside. like the darkside only Wetter!
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 08:17:49 PM: WASHELKHUNTER if you want the old scope it's yours just pm me 1 3/4 x 5 redfield . I'm gonna try fed premium 255 throphy bonded if they don't group the accubonds will be next . most likely will use a 200 yard zero and work out to 300-400. after that the system comes out !
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 08:22:31 PM: no T stamped under the bolt so I will check the serial number with ruger thanks .
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Post by: jackelope on January 01, 2014, 08:25:33 PM: You must have gotten rid of a .338 a few years ago?
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Post by: rtspring on January 01, 2014, 08:28:10 PM: Can you say 562 at camp!! Ha ha. I will be hanging a metal plate up there for our shoot off!! PING!!!!!

Getsum!!!
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 08:54:33 PM: Quote from: jackelope on January 01, 2014, 08:25:33 PM
You must have gotten rid of a .338 a few years ago?
Yeah when I built my 6.5x284 I sold it ( never even shot it ) I used to have a go to .270m77 nice to have another in the safe the little .260hawkee was getting lonely :chuckle:
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Post by: coachcw on January 02, 2014, 06:52:19 AM: The new old m77 will get a touch of sweetness , just ordered up a new trigger ! 1.5-3.5 lbs
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Post by: coachcw on January 02, 2014, 06:53:51 AM: figured I'd get some trigger time with the fedrals and I ordered up a couple boxes of Winchester accubond 225's ( they are hard to find in stock dang )
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Post by: Bwana Bob on January 02, 2014, 07:11:45 AM: Give the 210gr Nosler's and the Barnes TS a try also. I found they worked great in my 338/06.
I found the 338mag too much of a good thing for me. I shot my friend's Browing A bolt in 338mag and it was the only rifle I was scared to pull the trigger on. Loaded some 210gr X's for him and it knocked the snot out of some big African antelope he used it on. Enjoy.
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Post by: Woodchuck on January 02, 2014, 07:14:24 AM: A twin to my go to :tup: Mine likes SST's and IMR 4831. Enjoy
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Post by: Whitpirate on January 02, 2014, 08:26:00 AM: Quote from: rtspring on January 01, 2014, 06:49:47 PM
Now if you can find someone who knows how to shoot it. :chuckle:

I know a guy.
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: Whitpirate on January 02, 2014, 08:27:11 AM: Quote from: coachcw on January 01, 2014, 08:54:33 PM
Quote from: jackelope on January 01, 2014, 08:25:33 PM
You must have gotten rid of a .338 a few years ago?
Yeah when I built my 6.5x284 I sold it ( never even shot it ) I used to have a go to .270m77 nice to have another in the safe the little .260hawkee was getting lonely :chuckle:

That .260 is leaving soon.
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Post by: demontang on January 02, 2014, 04:14:20 PM: 338 is a good round. Mine loves the 225 accubond and imr4350 :tup:
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Post by: coachcw on January 02, 2014, 08:02:20 PM: Quote from: demontang on January 02, 2014, 04:14:20 PM
338 is a good round. Mine loves the 225 accubond and imr4350 :tup:
thanks I have some accubonds ordered up :tup:
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: Come Get Some on January 02, 2014, 08:50:29 PM: Have a muzzle break put on it . You would be surprised how well it will reduce the recoil. Belted cartridges like heavy bullets better. The shooter shop will put a break on it for $180.00.
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Post by: coachcw on January 02, 2014, 09:19:44 PM: no break on this one , I'm looking forward to a lil thump, gonna be a meat hammer !
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Post by: shootem on January 02, 2014, 10:03:10 PM: Let me know when you want to go shoot. I am happy to show you how to hold a firearm. Can't wait to do the 562. Elk camp video will be down loaded soon. Happy New Year to old friends and all HuntWa friends to be.
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Post by: webbspinner on January 02, 2014, 10:30:27 PM: A twin to mine too, mine likes the 225 SST's and IMR 4831also, good to know about the T under the handle. I'll have to check mine. Should be a winner!
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Post by: coachcw on January 03, 2014, 09:02:22 PM: new trigger showed up today !!!
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Post by: coachcw on January 06, 2014, 12:55:28 PM: So I figured I might as well bed the front lug and float the barrel . I'm hoping she's a shooter.
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Post by: Woodchuck on January 06, 2014, 01:13:52 PM: Mine will shoot very well when I do my job. It did take some time to find the load for it. It was really picky on powders. Good luck. :tup:
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Post by: Robinhood on January 08, 2014, 11:15:24 PM: What trigger did you get? I have been wanting to put a new one in my .300 m77.
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 09, 2014, 12:23:17 PM: picked up a timmeny , I will let you know how the install goes soon
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a 338
Post by: coachcw on January 12, 2014, 10:18:16 AM: Well I floated and used the brownell bedding kit , next time I will use devcon just because it's a bit thicker . had a ton of wood work to make the trigger fit but she feels great , looking forward to a range day.
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Post by: Whitpirate on January 12, 2014, 10:52:12 AM: Let's plan one soon. Need to shoot my model 70