Question about 330 Baer shooting and load data

[Don in SC]

I just picked up a Baer Custom rilfe in 330 Baer. As I understand it the 330 Baer and 338/416 Rigby are basicly the same cartridge. The rifle was built for a guy to hunt elk out west but desided it was to heavy. It weights 28#'s. I am thinking about using it for 1 mile match shooting here locally and am interested in what others are shooting in thier 330 Baer's or 338/416 Rigby's.

Here's a few photo's I hope of the Rifle.

Same gun with my NM M1A for size.

It's built on a Hall mag action, Kreiger SS Barrel, Vias break, Jewel Trigger ( I think ), MCM "Big Mac" stock, Baer 50 MOA scope base, Talley rings and NF BR scope. I got the rifle and scope as a package very cheap and five rounds of ammo. Still need brass, bullets and dies. Would really like to shoot 300 SMK's for the 1 mile matches if they will group well. This is my first big gun and am stoked to get it up and running. So, anyone have first hand experience with a 330 Baer or 338/416 care to share some tips?

Oh, and happy new year to all, Donald

 

[Chas1]

I couldn't quite grasp the 28 pounds until I saw your M1a next to it....**** that's a big one and 28 pounds no doubt...great looking rig. Sorry I have no info on 330 Baer but, hopefully some others might. If not here's Bruce Baer's website link...maybe you could ask them.

Baer Custom Rifles

 

[Buffalobob]

Search back under Darryl Cassel. Look back to about year 2005 and earlier. He used a 338 416 extensively to kill elk at long range. IIRC the rifle weighed about 60 pounds and was tripod mounted with a return to battery device. Loaded it with 872 and tamped it down with a 300 SMK. I believe his first rifle was built by Bruce and then his second rifle was built by Springarn (sp). Do not know if there were any differences in the case capacity.

 

[Joel Russo]

330 Baer is not the same as the .338-.378 WBY. The Baer has a 35* shoulder and .007"/ in of body taper in the case. Your chamber most likely has a .365 nk.

Shoot me a PM and I'll give you all the data you need on the 330 Baer.

 

[Don in SC]

Mr. Russo PM sent. Donald