I don't currently load the black stuff, I have just done a bit of research on case sizes do to the project and from all accounts the -70 has come up a little short and the -120 holds a little more than 120gr. The .45-70 was originally called the ".45-70-405 Government" and fully described the cartridge (with the exception of the charge being a bit off), as it detailed the caliber (.45"), the charge of BP (70gr.), the weight of the projectile (405gr.), as well as the designer or in this case who commissioned the cartridge design (Government) after the previous cartridge was a flop (the 50-70 IIRC). FWIW, the "70" is for the weight of the black-powder charge but the weight of H2O is about the same (about 79gr.) because black has a specific gravity of 1.0-1.3.Are you using a drop tube and an original-style 405 grain government lead bullet? How thick is the wad? Also, the 70 grains is supposedly the weight of the water that fits in the brass. I didn't say it was a good system; it was, however, a system of sorts.
I wasn't suggesting that you didn't...just sharing my distaste for the system...but I will say that it's better than the .270Win., et al.I know what the -'06 means.
The 7mm Rem. Mag, and indirectly the .375H&H like most other magnums, which is likely why it received the "Magnum" moniker.What case is the .350 based on? Or is it a one-off?
I was actually referring to AB, whom seemed to be offended by my statement.Maveric223---I took no offense nor thought that you were suggesting that I did not know.
Well technically we are both correct...because the .300H&H came from the .375H&H as well (as did nearly all other "belted magnums"), but the .350RM actually was a direct descendant of the 7mmRM IIRC.Ooops,I think your correct Maveric223 that it was the 375HH,not the 300HH.
was actually referring to AB, whom seemed to be offended by my statement.
Agreed.A name that designated caliber, case, and developer would probably make the most sense.
I don't doubt that at all. If someone doesn't like the .30-06, it would be unlikely that they would give the .270Win., .280Rem., .35Whelen, et al a shot, due to knowing the parent case, even if it might serve their needs a little better.Sadly, I don't think we'll see anything like this, because obscurity serves the marketing of some cartridges.
If someone doesn't like the .30-06, it would be unlikely that they would give the .270Win., .280Rem., .35Whelen, et al a shot, due to knowing the parent case, even if it might serve their needs a little better.
I'd love to get a .338-06 after seeing the numbers it turns out.
You spelled Hell wrong. So I assume that the parts for your new build have arrived, and you decided upon the .338-06?Hail hail to ups...
Hmm, that is interesting, do they have any long, magnum actions? I would love to have a new model Winchester chambered in either .375H&H or .416Rigby (which probably won't fit due to the enormous OAL). Wouldn't mind a .260Rem., but I don't know if that is worth the additional cost over a factory Featherweight in 7mm-08.Model 70 receiver is $349 from CDNN (not FFL price, don't know what that is)...But... It's a short-action with the FN tactical finish. Still, it could be polished, and it can be had with a phone call and 350 bucks.
Figured that much. That is why I inquired, if the .300WM and new .338WM fit the .375H&H should also (don't know if the .416Rigby would or not...probably not, it's big), but I am not buying the whole rifle to replace the stock, barrel, refinish, and tie up a whole lot of gunsmith funds in...looks like I'll be getting that new Ruger M-77 Mk-II (will likely get one next week).Just short actions.
They do make the new 70 in .300 WinMag. Not sure about the action length vs. a standard long action.
I assume that the parts for your new build have arrived,
Don't feel bad, I have only been looking for a new gunsmith for a couple of months now...one is scheduled to come in on Tues. of next week, and then (assuming he seems to know what he is doing) I can finally finish my 1885 project and begin saving up for brass (@ $2/case) so I can start load development.NO!!! Shucks, I'm still waiting on the final parts for the 30-06 I am doing to return from the coating shop, after new years now....dangit!
Yep, I'll pass too...they are pretty good actions, but not nearly as nice as the new models that I have seen, nor is it the size I want.we have a few of the CDNN FN SPR actions, all short, rough finish, you would be well off to turn them, and they are the 'old' actions built in CT., not that they are bad or anything, but I don't want to use one.
Polish blue, add walnut. Everybody likes a purdy rifle.I'm not sure if I want another 'work' rifle, or a pretty, blue and wood.