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16 July 2003, 06:11
jffrybrght
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Just got off the phone with Mike after placing an order for my first barrel from him. It'll be a 14" s.s. Contender barrel chambered in .338-.444. 2 dummy rounds are being supplied to me from Dan B. Do you think I can stand the suspense till it arrives? What do you think Jules and MSSmagnum?!!
Just had to tell someone!!

Jeff
16 July 2003, 07:31
Steve E.
If it is anything like the Encore .22lr Carbine barrel he made for me you will love it. Some of the smoothest machining I have seen on Custom barrels. Accuracy for mine is outstanding. Hope you enjoy.

Steve E........
16 July 2003, 07:38
TCLouis
Where are you gong to get the dies for the 338X444 seems like a perfect big stomper.

Have any ideas of expected performance?

Can one handle the recoil without a muzzle tamer of some sort?

LouisB
16 July 2003, 09:02
Jules
Think of what.....the waiting or the caliber?LOL!
It won't take that long once Mike has the blank.
3 or 4 months max.
As far as the caliber, I think it should be a good choise for the contender.

BTW...I was just kiddin bout the 3 or 4 months. [Big Grin] [Razz]
16 July 2003, 09:41
jffrybrght
TC, I'll get the dies from SSK, as it will be chambered on the 338#2 dummies Dan B. is supplying. No brake, should be a stomper. Thanks for the 3-4 months Jules, my heart sank for a second, till I read further.
Jeff
16 July 2003, 10:47
Jules
quote:
Originally posted by jffrybrght:
TC, I'll get the dies from SSK, as it will be chambered on the 338#2 dummies Dan B. is supplying. No brake, should be a stomper. Thanks for the 3-4 months Jules, my heart sank for a second, till I read further.
Jeff
LOL, Sorry...I just couldn't help myself.
16 July 2003, 11:12
Magnum Mike
quote:
Originally posted by jffrybrght:
.....14" s.s.......chambered in .338-.444
[Big Grin] SOUND LIKE ME KINDA TOY!! [Big Grin]

That should be really cool and if accuracy is like me 414 should be a REAL shooter!! Lookin forward to hearin how that puppy shoots. What kinda time frame before it is your posession??
16 July 2003, 12:46
jffrybrght
Mike, he gave me no time frame, nor did I ask. Mike said he may have to get a Shilen blank because of the .338. Told him to keep me updated. I'm in no reasonable hurry as I've dealt with custom barrel makers before.
Jeff
16 July 2003, 14:45
kickedby444
Jeff
If it starts with 444 brass it has to be a good one [Big Grin]
As for mike's work at OTT its worth the wait, I have a 10" 17 HMR from him and it will never leave my collection. Have fun with it when it comes. [Smile]

Jim
16 July 2003, 15:26
Magnum Mike
I have always had a weakness for 338 caliber and as Jim said "If it starts with 444 brass it has to be a good one [Big Grin] ". I am lookin forward to the results of this round! I DID like Jules 358x444 an awful lot so this would be perfect! [Big Grin]
16 July 2003, 17:12
KTS1
quote:
Originally posted by kickedby444:
Jeff
If it starts with 444 brass it has to be a good one [Big Grin]
As for mike's work at OTT its worth the wait, I have a 10" 17 HMR from him and it will never leave my collection. Have fun with it when it comes. [Smile]

Jim
Got a 14" 17HMR (Match) bbl I feel the same way about, we got honest 1" groups at 200 yds with it and I think we'll get better with a better rest.

Just got a OTT made 17 K Hornet 12" bbl, waiting for the dies when you have the bbl is worse than waiting for the bbl itself!! Hopefully I get them by Fri. Sat is 1st day of vacation [Big Grin]

Wes
16 July 2003, 18:04
Gary T
Jeff,
Have to talked to JD yet about the dies? [Confused] Although JD sold the "300 Whisper" brass and dies to me I requested, it was not without giving me a "hard time" as I had bought the "300/221" barrel from VVCG. [Eek!] I believe someone else on this forum (was it you, Jules) had a real difficult time getting JDJ dies from SSK to reload a barrel not bought from SSK. JD has been known to get very "possessive" w/ the rounds he created. If JD won't supply the dies, you might try CH4 (did I spell that right???), as I believe they make dies for JDJ-type calibers, i.e. 6.5X225 Imp (6.5 JDJ), 375X444 (375 JDJ), etc. Gary T.
18 July 2003, 09:51
Jules
It was me but it went down a little different and i'm not gonna get into all that.
Best thing to do is just send them an order for what dies your lookin for with the payment and your return address. No questions will be asked and you'll get your dies. [Wink]
18 July 2003, 10:11
jffrybrght
Ordered my dies from SSK yesterday and when they arrive, I'll send the sizer die on up to OTT. Thanks for that 1 Jules!!!
Jeff
18 July 2003, 11:16
Gary T
Good advice, Jules!
[Wink] Gary T.
18 July 2003, 16:19
Magnum Mike
LOL, Jules...GOOD ANSWER!! [Big Grin] [Wink]
19 July 2003, 05:22
cas
My only worry about the 338x444 would be, aren't most (all?) .338 bullets made for the .338 Win Mag? Are they going to expand at lower speeds? (assuming your not just punching paper or 'lil critters)
19 July 2003, 09:31
Blackhawk44
If it was a .35x444 you bullets designed for everything from .38 Sp to .358 STW. Pistol bullets for practice and varmints, SSP's for lighter loads and 35 Rem/358 Win for full loads and who knows how many cast designs?! Just a thought...
20 July 2003, 10:26
Biathlonman
I plan on doing the same thing as soon as I get the money together! What bullets did you use for the dummies? Is there any way that I could buy them off of you when you get done with them? [Smile]

Just one more question, do you have to fireform .338 JDJ #2? I can't seem to find that much info on the round other then what is in my Hornady manual. I have a Carbine length .375 JDJ now, but I would rather have the .338 version.
21 July 2003, 00:49
jffrybrght
Biathlon, Dan B. from handgun hunt forums, who lives in PA as well, supplied the dummies. I read about how well his shot, so I asked for a favor of 2 dummy rounds loaded with 225 gr. BT. I have not seen the dummies as he sent them right to MBM for me. The dies came yesterday, but there was a problem with them. The seal was broke, the dies were fine, but the resizer had a 7mm expander ball. One call to SSK and a replacement set will be here tomorrow. Don't think there is much, if any fireforming to do as the shoulder is the same as the 375JDJ, but we'll see in 3 to 4 months after the barrel gets here. Right Jules?! LOL [Razz] [Eek!] [Big Grin]
21 July 2003, 01:05
Jules
[Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
21 July 2003, 04:29
Biathlonman
If you get the dummies back let me know, and if not I might be hitting you up for a couple of dummies this fall. [Smile]
21 July 2003, 05:16
jffrybrght
No problem, just ask.
Jeff