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Re: 375/408 Custom question
They Will have 1.650's and 1.450's in repeaters and I have a 1.450 on order. Also, Shilen has barrels for 375. just ask for the special contour from travis' orders for .375 barrels
They Will have 1.650's and 1.450's in repeaters and I have a 1.450 on order. Also, Shilen has barrels for 375. just ask for the special contour from travis' orders for .375 barrels
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Lawton Machine for all your .408 & .375 barrel and receiver needs.
They can supply the complete barreled action. Lots of experience with both.
Their muzzle brake is extremely effective for either caliber.
Excellent products and great to deal with.
Lawton Machine for all your .408 & .375 barrel and receiver needs.
They can supply the complete barreled action. Lots of experience with both.
Their muzzle brake is extremely effective for either caliber.
Excellent products and great to deal with.
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Kyler,
your options are going to be greatly reduced due to your location. Here are a couple things you may want to decide on before finding components to use for your build.
1. What projectile you plan on using?
2. Finding component companies that can export to you.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Shilen has barrels for 375. just ask for the special contour from travis' orders for .375 barrels</div></div>
I would tend to sway from the shilen barrels. The contour means nothing when the rifling profile used is not best suitable profile for solid projectiles.
Thanks
Kyler,
your options are going to be greatly reduced due to your location. Here are a couple things you may want to decide on before finding components to use for your build.
1. What projectile you plan on using?
2. Finding component companies that can export to you.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Shilen has barrels for 375. just ask for the special contour from travis' orders for .375 barrels</div></div>
I would tend to sway from the shilen barrels. The contour means nothing when the rifling profile used is not best suitable profile for solid projectiles.
Thanks
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Kyler,
Listen to Later. He is offering sage advice. While there are an increasing number of manufactures offering actions suitable for the 408 case, you will need one who can export to you. Your choice of barrel and twist will depend on your choice of bullet (again what you can get your hands on). Do your research.
Scott
Kyler,
Listen to Later. He is offering sage advice. While there are an increasing number of manufactures offering actions suitable for the 408 case, you will need one who can export to you. Your choice of barrel and twist will depend on your choice of bullet (again what you can get your hands on). Do your research.
Scott
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Later, saw your web site. really cool. I am asking this, not from a I do not believe point, but from I want to learn. Why did you say," not to go with shilen for 375 Chey- Tac."
Later, saw your web site. really cool. I am asking this, not from a I do not believe point, but from I want to learn. Why did you say," not to go with shilen for 375 Chey- Tac."
Re: 375/408 Custom question
TB,
If you do decide to use the 350 gr. solid projectile, it requires a specific bore/groove dimension. Shilen does not offer that. You would have to go to Lawton for that.
Scott
TB,
If you do decide to use the 350 gr. solid projectile, it requires a specific bore/groove dimension. Shilen does not offer that. You would have to go to Lawton for that.
Scott
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Well, I do not think I am going to use the solids, I have 300 of the sierra's 350 match kings. I am building it to take a caribou at 1500 yrds. do you think that the smk's are good for that.
Well, I do not think I am going to use the solids, I have 300 of the sierra's 350 match kings. I am building it to take a caribou at 1500 yrds. do you think that the smk's are good for that.
Re: 375/408 Custom question
thanks for the replies guys.
Later and Scott thanks for reminding me that i live in canada haha. Sometimes it takes me twice as much planing/money to get my hands on US products. But good point, i will first see how to get the bullets cases and reloading equipment before i buy the custom rifle parts.
so for .375 caliber, 350 grain solid copper bullet and 408 Cheytac brass from jamison international. these actions will work?
1. Barnard P-Chey
2. Lawton 8000
3. Lawton 8500
4. Lawton 7000
its for a single shot
thanks for the replies guys.
Later and Scott thanks for reminding me that i live in canada haha. Sometimes it takes me twice as much planing/money to get my hands on US products. But good point, i will first see how to get the bullets cases and reloading equipment before i buy the custom rifle parts.
so for .375 caliber, 350 grain solid copper bullet and 408 Cheytac brass from jamison international. these actions will work?
1. Barnard P-Chey
2. Lawton 8000
3. Lawton 8500
4. Lawton 7000
its for a single shot
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Jamison also do .375CT brass, would save you having to neck down the .408CT brass.
My rifle's being built on a Barnard P-Chey action with a Lilja 1:10" twist... Should hopefully have it finished in about 4 months.... It's a while to wait, but at least I can get the money together for all the goodies I need on it!
Cheers, Cameron
Jamison also do .375CT brass, would save you having to neck down the .408CT brass.
My rifle's being built on a Barnard P-Chey action with a Lilja 1:10" twist... Should hopefully have it finished in about 4 months.... It's a while to wait, but at least I can get the money together for all the goodies I need on it!
Cheers, Cameron
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Kyler,
I believe the Lawton 8000 and 8500 actions will work, I believe the 7000 is sized for the .388 Lapua.
Tunderbolt,
The 350 SMK's should work.
Scott
Kyler,
I believe the Lawton 8000 and 8500 actions will work, I believe the 7000 is sized for the .388 Lapua.
Tunderbolt,
The 350 SMK's should work.
Scott
Re: 375/408 Custom question
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I do not think I am going to use the solids, I have 300 of the sierra's 350 match kings. I am building it to take a caribou at 1500 yrds. do you think that the smk's are good for that. </div></div>
Yes. The SMKs for the 338s and 375s are showing good terminal ballistics. I wouldn't hesitate to use them.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THUNDERBOLT68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I do not think I am going to use the solids, I have 300 of the sierra's 350 match kings. I am building it to take a caribou at 1500 yrds. do you think that the smk's are good for that. </div></div>
Yes. The SMKs for the 338s and 375s are showing good terminal ballistics. I wouldn't hesitate to use them.
Re: 375/408 Custom question
Kyler,
The Lawton 8500 for a single-shot, or the 8000 for a repeater.
Just PM Bobby (NotAGuru) and he will set you up. Better yet, call him at the shop. He has a shit ton of info, and is really cool about sharing it.
-Pat
Kyler,
The Lawton 8500 for a single-shot, or the 8000 for a repeater.
Just PM Bobby (NotAGuru) and he will set you up. Better yet, call him at the shop. He has a shit ton of info, and is really cool about sharing it.
-Pat
