I'm starting to gather bits together for a new rifle project, but don't want to pay $300 for a set of dies as is wanted by one of the custom die makers. The caliber is .338 -74R Keith. In case you're not familiar with it, it is just a 9.3 x 74 rimmed case sized to .338 and blown out a bit fatter. It was designed in '72 by Elmer Keith with help from Clymer, RCBS and Hodgedon. I need a set of dies! I'll be using a tapered octagon barrel mounted on a spare Ruger #1 action. That's why i want the rimmed case, it just looks right for single shot rifles. Soooo, if you know where I can come by a set of dies for this old Wildcat cartridge, please let me know. I know it's easier to just make a regular old .338 Magnum, particularly since I have a reamer and the dies, but heck, that's no fun. Think of how cool that 4" long cartridge will look being slipped into the chamber.
Want to build a .338 - 74R Keith
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Re: Want to build a .338 - 74R Keith
Why not just run it in 366?
There are lots of great bullets available.
It wont do anything better in 338 and you get the advantage of a bigger hole.
Why not just run it in 366?
There are lots of great bullets available.
It wont do anything better in 338 and you get the advantage of a bigger hole.
Re: Want to build a .338 - 74R Keith
I see...Missed you were taking it to the range!
Was thinking hunting.
I see...Missed you were taking it to the range!
Was thinking hunting.
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