Sig wins contract with the 277 fury

[DJ Fergus]

Let the debate begin on if this cartridge is suitable for a small shank Savage or if it'll need to be large shank, lol

I would guess it would be suitable for a small shank. I know of folks running rsaum and 300 PRC cartridges on a small shank.

 

[sea2summit]

The .277 FURY, also known as the .277 SIG FURY,[a] is a centerfire rifle cartridge announced by SIG Sauer in late 2019.[1] It utilizes a hybrid case of brass and steel to support a chamber pressure of 80,000 psi (551.6 MPa).[1] The high chamber pressure enables a projectile speed of 3,000 feet per second (914 m/s) from a 16-inch (406 mm) barrel.[2]

There will be tons of 7 and 30 magnums for sale. Can only imagine the velocity from a L-o-n-g barrel.

And tons of deaf hunters.

 

[DJ Fergus]

And tons of deaf hunters.

16" barrel@80kpsi? No thank you. It will be deafening. Suppressor or hearing protection will be a must.

 

[Stiltsville]

Anyone who believes a suppressor will save your hearing on a 3000 fps .277 bullet will be deaf.

I have a "mere" 20" 308 I shoot with a can. Muffs are still needed.

 

[J E Custom]

I will just wait an see, and let others suffer the consequences. I have been wrong many times, but I think the problems will out weigh any advantage. I wish they would spend the money and research on a Laser weapon for our solders that has no trajectory and doesn't need ammo at all. No Gunsmiths at all, just a electronic technician for repairs.

J E CUSTOM

 

[ButterBean]

I will just wait an see, and let others suffer the consequences. I have been wrong many times, but I think the problems will out weigh any advantage. I wish they would spend the money and research on a Laser weapon for our solders that has no trajectory and doesn't need ammo at all. No Gunsmiths at all, just a electronic technician for repairs.

J E CUSTOM

I concur 100%, I have no interest in it what so ever

 

[BASE424]

I can't imagine that barrel lasts very long at all.

We're paying for them so I'm guessing the military won't mind.

 

[Lee Goodwin]

I am just glad that the military is moving to a heavier round. From what I have been reading the small arms fire fights have been moving out to 800 yards plus.

 

[Stiltsville]

Horse owners had no interest in a Model T.

A bi-metallic case running at 80K may have great promise for ELR shooting. A 20-25% velocity increase would both extend range and flatten trajectory.

Nitriding would ensure acceptable barrel life.

 

[340Wby-4-everything]

Amazing how much a cool sounding name can do for something that can be either mediocre or not needed or both. Ref: Creedmore I'm waiting on someone to come out with 338 or 416 Claymore (Advertisement: A single sub-moa round will destroy everything in 15ft circle at 2.5 miles)

 

[amadjuster]

Sig Cross bolt action for around $1,800 is chambered for it. The case is a
hybrid Steel base and brass body. The whole thing sounds weird. I doubt this will be a reloadable round.

 

[Stiltsville]

340, imagine your 340 running at 80 K !

 

[deserthunter86]

Where did you find the article saying they won? Just looked haven't seen anything since February

 

[Gatorfan]

IIRC surplus military ammo has been available to civilian market perhaps decades after originally purchased. I'm not a metallurgist but how will the stainless/brass interface hold up after decades in storage?