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I've also been contemplating building either one of these or a 408/416 Barrett. What would the expansion ratio look like on a 408/416? How does the expansion ratio and overbore compare to very fast cartridges like a 22-250 or a 220 swift? I know they are barrel killers but they are very...

I tried doing a search and couldn't find much info on this cartridge. Has anybody experimented much with it? I was thinking about putting a new barrel on an EDM Windrunner and seeing what kind of speeds I could get from it. Maybe 3400 fps with a 350 SMK. I'm sure it would be a barrel burner...

Thanks for the info on the 408, I was wondering if anyone made a hunting bullet for it. That's too bad. I was also wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Windrunner rifle. How was the accuracy? I've heard it is one of the most accurate .50 BMG rifles and is the basis for...

Well first off I would like to say that I haven't posted much on this forum but I have done a great deal of reading and "lurking." Everyone on here seems to have a vast amount of knowledge and passion for guns and hunting which is awesome. My question is regarding the EDM Windrunner. I...

Thanks a lot for the responses and information. This is a great website. The Conley Precision ammunition looks really good. I will probably go with the 200 grn TSX at 3140fps, although I realize that I need to start reloading my own ammunition here pretty soon.

I just purchased a 300 rum for elk hunting and was wondering what factory loads would work best for elk. I have it narrowed down to either the Remington 180 grn. Scirocco or the Federal 200 grn. partition. Does anyone know if Federal is still making it? I have heard mixed reviews on the...