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What could be done with this.
15 October 2006, 02:26
SniperWhat could be done with this.
I came across a Sako 995 chambered in 30-378 Weatherby. I really don't want anything in that caliber but the price is just about too good to let it get away.
If I wanted to rebarrel it what caliber would you go with?
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David Tenney
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Tino and Amanda Erasmus
www.tgsafari.co.za 15 October 2006, 03:36
ramrod340The 378 base is larger than a normal mag so you would be limited to something based on the 378 case.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K
15 October 2006, 03:42
SniperI looked at a couple of reloading manuals and came up with the same thing you said. A 416 Rigby might work but don't know if it would fit into the magazine box. Also I would rather have CRF for a round like the Rigby.
"In the worship of security we fling ourselves beneath the wheels of routine, and before we know it our lives are gone"--Sterling Hayden--
David Tenney
US Operations Manager
Trophy Game Safaris
Southern Africa
Tino and Amanda Erasmus
www.tgsafari.co.za 15 October 2006, 04:40
reelmanYou could re-barrel it to a .17/378! LOL!
15 October 2006, 05:30
SniperIf I did not already have a 358 STA a 358/378 would be interesting.
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David Tenney
US Operations Manager
Trophy Game Safaris
Southern Africa
Tino and Amanda Erasmus
www.tgsafari.co.za 16 October 2006, 04:00
Tyler KempI have a round of 22-378 ammo, the owner said he got around 200 rounds per barrel with I think he said 75 grain match ammo goin' 7000 fps or around there.
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16 October 2006, 04:15
tiggertate550 Magnum!
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16 October 2006, 06:33
jeffeosso550 magnum x2
16 October 2006, 18:31
El Deguelloquote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
I came across a Sako 995 chambered in 30-378 Weatherby. I really don't want anything in that caliber but the price is just about too good to let it get away.
If I wanted to rebarrel it what caliber would you go with?
.416 Rigby.......
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16 October 2006, 18:33
El Deguelloquote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
I looked at a couple of reloading manuals and came up with the same thing you said. A 416 Rigby might work but don't know if it would fit into the magazine box. Also I would rather have CRF for a round like the Rigby.
The .378 Wea. and .460 Wea. are built on .416 Rigby cases with a belt. Any magazine that will hold those two should take a Rigby round with no problems....
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17 October 2006, 06:03
Paul HI really can't see any reason to use the big W case for anything smaller than a 45. So the options would be 460 Whetherby, 475 A&M, 500 Asquare or 550 magnum. 50's are fun, and you can long throat it for milsurp.
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17 October 2006, 16:24
SniperThe only thing that worries me about going with a large thumper in this rifle is the recoil lug or lack of one.
"In the worship of security we fling ourselves beneath the wheels of routine, and before we know it our lives are gone"--Sterling Hayden--
David Tenney
US Operations Manager
Trophy Game Safaris
Southern Africa
Tino and Amanda Erasmus
www.tgsafari.co.za 17 October 2006, 18:38
malmquote:
Originally posted by Sniper:
The only thing that worries me about going with a large thumper in this rifle is the recoil lug or lack of one.
Don't let that stop you. Recoil lugs can be made and attached to anything.