The Accurate Reloading Forums
They're kidding, right?
23 January 2008, 10:19
MacifejNope that's the real deal. Dreamed up and built by SSK in Ohio. Shell holder action by McMillan, Barrel by Krieger, brass is 20mm M103 shortened, formed and reamed. Shoots a 3000 grain brass solid about 2200 fps. Call JDJ @ SSK if you want one............

23 January 2008, 10:22
wympleThe guy who sent me that claims they have a load at 3600 grains.
23 January 2008, 11:05
MacifejDon't doubt it!
They haven't made them for years. Talked to JDJ a couple years back and doesn't sound like he has interest in doing them anymore. The Feds don't like big scary stuff out floating around.
23 January 2008, 20:26
Idaho Sharpshootertheir definition of "hand held weapon" and mine differ a bit. Hand held traditionally means you can shoot it offhand, more than once and hit close to your aiming point at 100 yards. I'd make a small wager that there isn't someone at SSK who can hold this rifle in the offhand position long enough to say the Pledge of Allegiance out loud. For those of you who disagree, just hold a full gallon milk jug out at arms length with one hand and say the Pledge out loud.
Rich
DRSS
Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost...
23 January 2008, 20:31
GeorgeSI've shot the .950JDJ, albeit the 'mountain rifle' version (only 48lbs.).
It's impressive, to say the least.
George
24 January 2008, 01:01
PeterAn 86 pound rifle? But of course, if it is not a CRF it is obviously no good.
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
24 January 2008, 01:14
GeorgeSPeter, the rifle is a single-shot. The bolt is removed from the rifle, and the cartridge is placed into the bolt head (which looks like a shellholder).
In effect, it's very CRF as the bolt never releases the round.

George
24 January 2008, 01:31
El Deguelloquote:
Weighs 86 pounds------------- "hand held"???
I think NOT - unless you are Pasha Baker!
"Bitte, trinks du nicht das Wasser. Dahin haben die Kuhen gesheissen."
24 January 2008, 02:07
PeterGeorge, thanks for the education. But will the round feed if the rifle is held upside down?!!!! That is the real test!
Peter.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong;
24 January 2008, 02:50
RobgunbuilderMy unlimited class .50BMG weighs in at 110lbs. Recoil is about the same as a .22 LR. It barely moves on the rest. Lotsa Boom though! I got the idea from Skip Talbots unlimited gun and made my own version. My stock was whittled out of a aluminum 2X4. When I get a chance, I'm gonna swap the barrel for a 12 GaFH one and shoot the 2000gr bore riders out of it. I use a dolly to move it around and get the young kids to hoist it up to the bench for me. -Rob
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers to do incredibly stupid things- AH (1941)- Harry Reid (aka Smeagle) 2012
Nothing Up my sleeves but never without a plan and never ever without a surprise!
24 January 2008, 05:18
jimatcatthe "scout" scope looks good to me!!!

go big or go home ........
DSC-- Life Member
NRA--Life member
DRSS--9.3x74 r Chapuis
24 January 2008, 08:47
GroveWow ... that's not only ugly ... it's HEAVY and UGLY!
I didn't realize that "Panzers" were classed as plains game.

24 January 2008, 09:41
GrandpasezIn a way they are kidding,such a goofy, short,
stupid case. We doing one for 4ga/bore, doing one right by making 4ga/bore, a 1 inch bore
full length from 20mm case. 2000 gr slugs at
any speed up to 3400.Ed
MZEE WA SIKU