Never used one, never used any of the carbon barrels yet actually. It would be nice to hear some positive reviews of any of the other carbon barrels besides Proof, they get a lot. I'm not opposed to spending the extra money for one but ultimately if I'm going to spend the money I want the best bang for my buck.
My 338 Sherman Shortmag
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codyadams
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A brake in the diameter to fit a #5 would still be plenty effective, if you chose the right brake. Check out this video on the Terminator T1, which is actually the diameter of a #4, on a 300 RUM. Less recoil than a 7mm-08, close to a .243
KMG
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I finally got my parts together for my build, and will be sending off to my smith as soon as I get a reamer & throater. The attached pics are of my mockup with a 240 Bulldozer, seated at 3.235" COAL. 6.5 SS w/147 Eldm on left & 300 Win Mag w/208 Amax right. I noticed on the Sherman Load Data page that this setup is listed at 3.215" with the long throat, which is .100" longer than the standard throat if I'm correct. Wondering if I need to seat this in further or throat out to .120"? What's your thoughts on this? I've never custom throated a chamber for a particular bullet before, as I plan with this setup running the 240 Bulldozer. Thanks Kevin
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I've got the 240 Bulldozers & 285 Hornadys in mockups but not the 250 Bergers or the 265 Accubonds as yet for comparisons. Wondering if anyone would have any of the measurements available for over all length, bearing surface, & base to ogive. Would like to do comparative measures before throating. Got the reamer & goodies from Rich on Wednesday. Thank you very much sir! John, my smith is awesome to work with & is excited to see this build come together. Thanks guys in advance for any help.
Kevin
P.S. for comparison I'm seating the 240 Bulldozer @ 3.300" coal and 2.315" btog.
285 Eldm @ 3.130" coal and 2.315" btog.
ramrod79
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That's some bad looking rounds those BD look mean. I Have have all my ADG brass now so I'll be starting to play with the 250 Berger. I hope to be down to Hammer bullets this month and pick up some Hammers 285gr to try out.
slv hunter
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I think I've found my next build. After just reading whole thread sounds like really good elk medicine. Good info everyone thanks for time and effort.
ramrod79
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Nothing says Elk down like 250gr of destruction. That Bulldozer that KMG has lined up says anti tank. Lol
slv hunter
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I shoot a 300 rum with 230g berger now but need a 338 in the safe.
stirner
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That's because the rpm of the bullet is reduced when you reduce the velocity. It also gives you an erroneous effect on a gelatin block.
elkaholic
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Agree, that was my point.
ruby76
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Took a while but I got some ADG SS brass in my hands (thanks ramrod79). Before loading some up for fireforming I took a bit of time making sure there was in fact no prep needed, other than a simple neck up. Brass chambered easy, length is good, and neck thickness is good. All I did was chamfer the mouth in and out and loaded a mild load. You can see in the pic the difference of a fully formed piece of brass and the ADG prior to fireforming. Looking forward to getting back to load development with GREAT brass that skipped a bunch of the previous prep that I had to do.
elkaholic
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NICE!! So glad you have some good brass. Keep us informed.
