19 July 2003, 14:45
x-caliberIs there such an animal?
I was wondering if there is a wildcat that is based on the .338 Winchester Magnum necked up to hold .375 diameter bullets. If so where could one find loading data and ballistics for such a cartridge. It would appear that if this cartridge exists, the performance level would fall somewhere in between the 9.3 x 62 and a .375 H&H. Plus it would fit in a standard length action.
Thanks for any help guys...X
19 July 2003, 14:52
jeffeossoyep..it's out there...
www.416taylor.com has load data for it...
btw, 376 steyr duplicates this
jeffe
19 July 2003, 14:58
x-caliberjeff:
what's it called...I couldn't get the link to work. I must have not been holding my mouth right
Thanks for the help...
x
Yes,and I have one and there are many others out there. The proper name is the .375 Taylor,there is a bit longer version called the .375 Epstein.
But I just call mine a 375-338. It is on a Enfield action and bears a 24" Shilen barrell I was told and is braked,the original owner did not care for the recoil unbraked,or even after it was braked actually. Got a heckuva deal on mine ;P
300gr at 2700 fps does the job for me.
45nut
20 July 2003, 03:30
x-caliber45 Nut:
Sent you an email with some questions!
Thanks,
X
21 July 2003, 07:31
AtkinsonActually the proper name for that cartridge is the 375 Chatfield-Taylor...It will fully duplicate the 375 Holland and Holland..but it does all this at higher pressures...It is a fine round..
There is also a 416 Chatfield-Taylor..It will come within 50 FPS of the 416 Remington, but again at increased pressure.
I always thought a 9.3x338 would be a great round but it is a wildcat so I passed on it. It should duplicate a 9.3x64 easily enough and brass would be much easier to come by..
You still have the headstamp problem to deal with as with all wildcats and lost ammo problems.
All this pretty well voids them in my operation, considering the world travel I do....