30/223 Rem ?

13 March 2008, 03:14

reloaderman

30/223 Rem ?

I found some cases at the range, that are a 223 Rem that was shortened and necked-up to shoot a .30 cal bullet.
Can anyone tell me if it has a name?
What kind of ballistics does it produce?
What is it used for?
Any info would help.

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13 March 2008, 03:25

ramrod340

One that comes to mind is the 300 Whisper

http://stevespages.com/jpg/cd300whisper.jpg

They are often loaded subsonic thus the name.

As usual just my $.02
Paul K

13 March 2008, 05:40

Con

People often make 300Whisper from 223 cases rather than buy 221Fireball. There is also a wildcat 30cal on the 223Rem just as the 222Rem has also been used for a short 30cal 'cat.
Cheers...
Con

13 March 2008, 06:40

reloaderman

Thanks for the responses! I'll look for info on the 300 Whisper.
I'm not looking to build one, just wondering!

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13 March 2008, 07:42

seafire2

A local friend has one he plays with, he uses 210 grain Lead bullets he makes.. it is on a Savage 223 platform.. using brass sized down to Fireball size...

He turns in some impressive 100 yd groups, especially for a cast bullet...

it would make a good deer stand rifle with that bullet weight...and 100 yd zero.....

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As usual just my $.02
Paul K

14 March 2008, 14:54

tbolt

why not go to the dude who claims to have invented it?

http://www.sskindustries.com/cartridges.htm

Cheers

21 August 2008, 09:43

Artful

A fair number are using 300/221 Fireball or 300 whisper if JD Jones makes it. Here's a place we gather ...

http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27