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Posts: 28849 | Location: western Nebraska | Registered: 27 May 2003
Raamw, let me explain. I have a 338 RUM already. Love it! I just want to switch out the barrels to a 416 RUM, then I'm legal for dangerous game. It's easy and cheaper to switch barrels than get an entirely new gun. Regards, AIU
Ramrod, the gun feeds 338 RUM nicely, should feed 416 UltraCAT nicely as well. The 416 UltraCAT should produce 2700 fps with 400 gr. Nosler Part with 26.5" barrel (~6600 ft#) - plenty for anything. The 416 Wby requires a different action. AIU
Ramrod, I think he's going to use the 338 RUM reamer, which he already has, but headspace the job for 375 or 300 RUM with a borrowed headspace gauge and have a second .416 neck reamer made,once I send him a 416-375 RUM case with a seated bullet. Regards, AIU
That will work as long as removable pilots. I cut everythign from 7mm to 416 with my original 280PDK reamer. New pilot neck and throat reamer and off I go.
Sounds like you are well on your way to your cannon.
Enjoy
As usual just my $.02 Paul K
Posts: 12881 | Location: Mexico, MO | Registered: 02 April 2001
Before you spend too much $$$, to build a rifle for Africa, better make sure you have appropriately head stamped brass. Otherwise your stay in Africa could be, ummmmmmmmmm, shall we say; complicated and unpleasant...
Rich
I had head stamps and barrel markings checked in both Zimbabwe and South Africa in the past two years.
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Bet the 416Rem would feed just as well.
