KansasTrapper77
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This is a theoretical rifle I’d like to build.
Find a Bubba’ed M1903 or preferably an M1917 cut the Barrel to 20”. Install a simple but rugged set of iron sights, and mount a Low to Medium power scope and call it good. A detachable box mag would be slick but I haven’t heard of one yet for either of those rifles.
My question to you fella’s is which caliber would you go with? .338-06 or .30-06. Ranging from whitetails to very slim possibility of meeting Mr. Grizz.
The reason I even consider the .338 is a little heavier bullet and the possibility of getting a little better powder burn in the 20” barrel than the .30 cal. I would consider 35 Whelen over .338 but I just think the bullet choices for .338 are more plentiful. .30-06 gets alot of pros for bullet choice, factory availability, and not having to rebarrel.
This is more of a hypothetical question about the larger calibers burning powder more efficiently in the 20” or shorter barrel.
Thanks for discussion.
Find a Bubba’ed M1903 or preferably an M1917 cut the Barrel to 20”. Install a simple but rugged set of iron sights, and mount a Low to Medium power scope and call it good. A detachable box mag would be slick but I haven’t heard of one yet for either of those rifles.
My question to you fella’s is which caliber would you go with? .338-06 or .30-06. Ranging from whitetails to very slim possibility of meeting Mr. Grizz.
The reason I even consider the .338 is a little heavier bullet and the possibility of getting a little better powder burn in the 20” barrel than the .30 cal. I would consider 35 Whelen over .338 but I just think the bullet choices for .338 are more plentiful. .30-06 gets alot of pros for bullet choice, factory availability, and not having to rebarrel.
This is more of a hypothetical question about the larger calibers burning powder more efficiently in the 20” or shorter barrel.
Thanks for discussion.
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