Guys lets talk. POWER POWER POWER in the short action rifle

[The Hock]

7 Fatso is still my favorite. The Norma case definitely makes it worth a try. The Norma is about 3/8" shorter than the Lapua so it'll still need to be shortened. Only a trial will tell if it's worthwhile or if you need to thin the brass.

The article said the 7 Fatso gave 7 STW ballistics in a short action so you know what's possible in that caliber. Caliber would be a something to consider. How close you could come to the 340 Weatherby in that short action I have no idea. I bet you'd be close!

I like a long action so I'm going with the .270 Norma and a full length case. It's gonna be fun...

 

[sp6x6]

I agree, the 338 something also has me thinking.

338 Norma Standard action, 2.5 '' case,107 grn. h20 capacity.300 otm ,1465 E @ 1500 yrds, that is with a vel. of 2725 of which I have seen higher #'s, mine walks the walk

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

What the biggest bolt face we can get in a SA chambering?

 

[elkaholic]

What the biggest bolt face we can get in a SA chambering?

In a factory bolt, I would think it would be the short mag (.550")? That doesn't mean a smith couldn't open it up though as long as there was enough meat in the receiver to handle a larger case.......Rich
p.s. Actually the rim is rebated and is only .535"

 

[Edd]

Why does one want a powerful short action cartridge? Isn't that kind of like wanting a jumbo micro chip?

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Why does one want a powerful short action cartridge? Isn't that kind of like wanting a jumbo micro chip?

Be cause we can

 

[theflyonthewall]

I was going to use the old "dog analogy" (....because he can)....but figured that wouldn't be very family friendly....lol.

 

[RH300UM]

416 Rigby shortened, minimum body taper, 40* or50* shoulder, the new Berger 230 otm,Hmmmmm.
I like this thread.

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

Talk to Devin at Sinarms about the 338 SIN. Near 338 RUM performance in a short action that will fit on your bolt face. mine shoots great and has made +800 yard shots effectively on game.

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Talk to Devin at Sinarms about the 338 SIN. Near 338 RUM performance in a short action that will fit on your bolt face. mine shoots great and has made +800 yard shots effectively on game.

Will it work as a repeter as stated in the orignal post?

 

[Edd]

Will it work as a repeater as stated in the original post?

No it won't.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/338-sin-66447/

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

It will work as a repeater on '06 length actions. It does not need the long wby mag length action however it is better with that. The 225 AB will shoot well as a repeater and easily give long range capability. A short 308 length action, no.