The 338 Edge is getting there

[DrMike]

As the saying goes.....a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in awhile.

Some squirrel. Some nut. Nathan, your skill is on display, and it is enviable.

 

[SJB358]

As the saying goes.....a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in awhile.

Some squirrel. Some nut. Nathan, your skill is on display, and it is enviable.

Yup, I gotta say, when I move West, I am going to look at being close to you! Never know when a rifle head would need a neighbor like you buddy! :twisted:

 

[IdahoCTD]

Thanks Mike. It's a good feeling to see something you built perform like this. It's even better when the rifle isn't finicky.

 

[IdahoCTD]

As the saying goes.....a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in awhile.

Some squirrel. Some nut. Nathan, your skill is on display, and it is enviable.

Yup, I gotta say, when I move West, I am going to look at being close to you! Never know when a rifle head would need a neighbor like you buddy! :twisted:

Oh crap that would either mean you'd have to start liking Remington's more or I'd have to learn to work on that other brand. :mrgreen:

 

[DrMike]

Yeah, Nathan, in a distant measure, I understand your satisfaction. I used to build my own rods and lures. There was always considerable satisfaction taking fish with my own gear built by my own hands. I do believe that is why I love building my own ammunition. However, I'm dependent on others who are skillful to have the platform to deliver the goods. You are the full-meal deal, and you should take great pride in what you are accomplishing.

 

[SJB358]

Oh crap that would either mean you'd have to start liking Remington's more or I'd have to learn to work on that other brand. :mrgreen:

Yeah, good point. I am sure the Big Red ones can't be too hard to work on.. You've aced the Remington's!

 

[DrMike]

Oh crap that would either mean you'd have to start liking Remington's more or I'd have to learn to work on that other brand.

On the positive side of that, if you started working on quality, there would be less effort required in order to achieve your level of perfection. :grin:

(I've got your back, Scotty :twisted: )

 

[IdahoCTD]

Oh crap that would either mean you'd have to start liking Remington's more or I'd have to learn to work on that other brand.

On the positive side of that, if you started working on quality, there would be less effort required in order to achieve your level of perfection. :grin:

(I've got your back, Scotty :twisted: )

Something tells me there is some BS in there. There has to be a reason Remington's and Remington clones dominate benchrest competitions.

 

[DrMike]

BS--Brotherly Support? Is that what you mean, dubyam? Hey, just pulling the leg a little.

 

[IdahoCTD]

I will give you the overall quality and appearance from the factory on a W rifles are much higher. Since I don't care about that I don't use them. A Remington rifle is a action donor to me. I have a .223 and a 22-250 that are still factory plus a couple that I'm going to get rid of. I'm also too hard on guns to carry a pretty wood one in the field.

 

[CZ]

I ran a few loads this evening with H1000 in the 338 RUM and the 300 gr AB. Accuracy was good but the speed was too low.
Nosler's listed MAX load is 86.0 grs.
Avg MV was 2550 fps
ES 25
SD 8

I reshot Retumbo and got the following-
91.5 grs
Avg MV 2675 fps
ES 18
SD 8

This is a new 8lb keg and is slower than my last batch, which yielded 2742 fps.
Maybe I need a 338 Edge? :mrgreen:

JD338

ahhhhhh amigo for sure you need it!!!!hihi

 

[nvbroncrider]

I will give you the overall quality and appearance from the factory on a W rifles are much higher. Since I don't care about that I don't use them. A Remington rifle is a action donor to me. I have a .223 and a 22-250 that are still factory plus a couple that I'm going to get rid of. I'm also too hard on guns to carry a pretty wood one in the field.

They are cheaper to acquire also!

 

[IdahoCTD]

That they are plus aftermarket parts abound.