Bring enough gun ,375 ?

[Mission shooting supplies]

I’m developing a cartridge that’s right in between 375 enabler and the cheytac as far as powder capacity.( 145-155 gr )Uses the 640 bolt face same as cheytac, to allow easy re chamber Gun was just finished and came in at just over 12 pounds with scope it will be under 14 pounds . I think that’s the hunting weight maximum in Idaho maybe and some other states as well ? Not sure on that . I used a stiller - tax 408 action 1.45 diemater single shot with a proof reserch 30” 1-8 twist 6 lbs . my stock is carbon fiber , and klevlar built by blagg rifle LLC penelton oregon and just little over 2 lbs blagg rifle ( Daren ) did all the chambering muzzle break and barrel fitting I had the action and stainless steel portion of the barrel black crerakote and did an beautiful job fit and finish perfect . Now Hoping for some half way decent weather to get out and work up some loads. The build was intended to be a hunting gun ! The target rifle will be in the 30 pound range .this cartridge has all the new case design elements that we are seeing PRC- PPC 22/6MM ,WSM , 22-BR norma BR ,dasher , BR 6MM and rem short action 300 they are all supberly accurate and all have a compact powder column ( short fat ) .a 30 degree or close shoulder , slight body taper and a long neck to allow for heavy/long for caliber bullets to be seated with out intrusion into the powder column. Then add one of the best long range caliber-375 bullets with enough velocity to be not only super competitive but with out being over boar . And with 350 gr bullet exiting the muzzle at 3250 +/- should be enough gun for any creature that stocks the earth . Any one shooting cheytac with a pet load they would like to share ? I have quite a few powders to experiment with and would love to hear what bullet recommendations you have for hunting lm thinking 325-min 400 max gr weight range . What are you getting velocity wise I’ll be running 135 gr to 145 ish powder maybe 150 depending on powder well here’s to hoping we have a good year ahead of us take care Mike

 

[std7mag]

Holy heck!

Your at what elevation?
Toting a 12lb rifle?
With that cartridge?

I'll tip my hat to ya!
If i was gonna try something like that, it would be tracked!
Like a Sherman, or a Patton. Maybe a T34 or Panzer...

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

I live at sea level but hunt at 6,000 to 7,000 ft in the snake river wilderness area of oregon and I got a say it can be a bitch straight up or straight down but I’ve been fortunate enough to work hard all my life so being somewhat fit was unavoidable. I’ve never understood guys carrying 6-8 pound rifles but with a huge pack on . I’ve always figured a pounds a pound weather it’s on your back or in your hands / but I ll say I really like my rifle sling on long hikes . As far as the 375 with 150 grs powder now that is definitely at the upper end of what’s needed what are you hunting and shooting these days ?

 

[std7mag]

By all means, if it works for you, go for it!!
My largest cartridge uses less than half of the 150 grains of powder your using. 68-70gr of RL26 in the 7mm Rem Mag.

My pack is light, rifle around 8lb i'd say. And at only 2,000 ft elevation, i'm winded going up some of our "mountains". (Foothills to you. Lol)

 

[snert]

I am winded jumping outta bed and running to the bathroom three times a night!

 

[Old Navy]

When you are my age and have a 12 pound rifle . You follow rule number 1. Never get far enough from the truck that you can't touch it. Rule 2 is to never shoot anything that you can't drive to.

 

[Sniper338]

Id never build that big of gun to carry. Why? Weight aside.. the caliber to hunt with and carry? Why? You live in africa shooting hippos at a mile andhave to carry it 5 mies to get within a mile?

My 338 lapua is too much gun for hunting... it doesnt take a 338 lapua to kill most everything in the world.

Your back, your shoulder though..

 

[Dave M.]

I’m developing a cartridge that’s right in between 375 enabler and the cheytac as far as powder capacity.( 145-155 gr )Uses the 640 bolt face same as cheytac, to allow easy re chamber Gun was just finished and came in at just over 12 pounds with scope it will be under 14 pounds . I think that’s the hunting weight maximum in Idaho maybe and some other states as well ? Not sure on that . I used a stiller - tax 408 action 1.45 diemater single shot with a proof reserch 30” 1-8 twist 6 lbs . my stock is carbon fiber , and klevlar built by blagg rifle LLC penelton oregon and just little over 2 lbs blagg rifle ( Daren ) did all the chambering muzzle break and barrel fitting I had the action and stainless steel portion of the barrel black crerakote and did an beautiful job fit and finish perfect . Now Hoping for some half way decent weather to get out and work up some loads. The build was intended to be a hunting gun ! The target rifle will be in the 30 pound range .this cartridge has all the new case design elements that we are seeing PRC- PPC 22/6MM ,WSM , 22-BR norma BR ,dasher , BR 6MM and rem short action 300 they are all supberly accurate and all have a compact powder column ( short fat ) .a 30 degree or close shoulder , slight body taper and a long neck to allow for heavy/long for caliber bullets to be seated with out intrusion into the powder column. Then add one of the best long range caliber-375 bullets with enough velocity to be not only super competitive but with out being over boar . And with 350 gr bullet exiting the muzzle at 3250 +/- should be enough gun for any creature that stocks the earth . Any one shooting cheytac with a pet load they would like to share ? I have quite a few powders to experiment with and would love to hear what bullet recommendations you have for hunting lm thinking 325-min 400 max gr weight range . What are you getting velocity wise I’ll be running 135 gr to 145 ish powder maybe 150 depending on powder well here’s to hoping we have a good year ahead of us take care Mike

I’ve never heard of a hunting rifle max weight in my life??? Other than what your body will allow you to carry.
dave

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

Id never build that big of gun to carry. Why? Weight aside.. the caliber to hunt with and carry? Why? You live in africa shooting hippos at a mile andhave to carry it 5 mies to get within a mile?

My 338 lapua is too much gun for hunting... it doesnt take a 338 lapua to kill most everything in the world.

Your back, your shoulder though..

The weight is a non issue 3 or 4 pounds from your average factory rifle to this is at least in my opinion not a big deal. The cartridge is big ,the caliber bullet is big . But that’s why they make Volkswagen bugs and big ass 4 /4s some thing for everyone. And I made this because it’s fun to design and build guns and I love the big ones . I’ll target shoot it more that hunt probably and it will be a great 1000 yarder, just for fun and having and shooting guns from 6 years old to my 70 years now has always been nothing but fun and a great outing with family and friends. And to be able to design and develop a new cartridge is the ultimate for me. Have a good time out there thanks for the comments Mike

 

[KRP]

I’ve never heard of a hunting rifle max weight in my life??? Other than what your body will allow you to carry.
dave

Idaho has a 16 pound weight limit for hunting rifles.

 

[Old Navy]

Idaho has a 16 pound weight limit for hunting rifles.

Wonder what the reasoning was when they made that rule. Do you think it was to keep the 50 BMG guys from using them? I will check with Utah to see if we have a limit.

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Check out RCC BRASS. Custom machined the way you want.

Thanks ! those guys are great they made my 007-375 a 2” 375 based on 50 caliber Bmg case , same bolt face and ,uses about 150/160grs powder . You can see more details at missionshootingsupplies@yahoo.com . they are doing this new case for me as well this is on a 640/ cheytac size base with about 6/8 grs less powder than cheytac in a short fat case . Guns built brass here soon !!

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

Wonder what the reasoning was when they made that rule. Do you think it was to keep the 50 BMG guys from using them? I will check with Utah to see if we have a limit.

That’s my guess not sure what else that would accomplish , but although this a 50 cal ,and hopefully it beats the weight rule .

 

[mike mccormick]

When does tyrannosaur season open???

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

When does tyrannosaur season open???

I heard if you can find EM you can shoot em open season and dam it we have the big guns to do it !!!

 

[Old Navy]

No weight limit on rifles here in Utah. I called and talked to my gunsmith in Paradise , Utah. He never heard of a limit either. He did say KRP that the guy that heads you fish and game was run out of Utah because of some of the off the wall things wanted do. You guys got him. I don't know how long ago of if all that is true. I do know that are hunting rules are a lot more lenient , especially on muzzle loaders, than yours. I am no longer a hunter so the above is not written in concrete.

 

[Old Navy]

There is no such thing as too much gun as long as the bullet works like it should.

 

[Mission shooting supplies]

Id never build that big of gun to carry. Why? Weight aside.. the caliber to hunt with and carry? Why? You live in africa shooting hippos at a mile andhave to carry it 5 mies to get within a mile?

My 338 lapua is too much gun for hunting... it doesnt take a 338 lapua to kill most everything in the world.

Your back, your shoulder though..

There is no such thing as too much gun as long as the bullet works like it should.

There is no such thing as too much gun as long as the bullet works like it should.

Funny story I’m a carpenter/contractor and was going to buy a new truck.my wife said I should buy one of those small ones that get good mileage, not the big 4/4 I was looking at. I asked why and she said all the bars and taverns have paved parking lots LOL —-She’s gone !! —/ double LOL

 

[butchlambert]

I’m developing a cartridge that’s right in between 375 enabler and the cheytac as far as powder capacity.( 145-155 gr )Uses the 640 bolt face same as cheytac, to allow easy re chamber Gun was just finished and came in at just over 12 pounds with scope it will be under 14 pounds . I think that’s the hunting weight maximum in Idaho maybe and some other states as well ? Not sure on that . I used a stiller - tax 408 action 1.45 diemater single shot with a proof reserch 30” 1-8 twist 6 lbs . my stock is carbon fiber , and klevlar built by blagg rifle LLC penelton oregon and just little over 2 lbs blagg rifle ( Daren ) did all the chambering muzzle break and barrel fitting I had the action and stainless steel portion of the barrel black crerakote and did an beautiful job fit and finish perfect . Now Hoping for some half way decent weather to get out and work up some loads. The build was intended to be a hunting gun ! The target rifle will be in the 30 pound range .this cartridge has all the new case design elements that we are seeing PRC- PPC 22/6MM ,WSM , 22-BR norma BR ,dasher , BR 6MM and rem short action 300 they are all supberly accurate and all have a compact powder column ( short fat ) .a 30 degree or close shoulder , slight body taper and a long neck to allow for heavy/long for caliber bullets to be seated with out intrusion into the powder column. Then add one of the best long range caliber-375 bullets with enough velocity to be not only super competitive but with out being over boar . And with 350 gr bullet exiting the muzzle at 3250 +/- should be enough gun for any creature that stocks the earth . Any one shooting cheytac with a pet load they would like to share ? I have quite a few powders to experiment with and would love to hear what bullet recommendations you have for hunting lm thinking 325-min 400 max gr weight range . What are you getting velocity wise I’ll be running 135 gr to 145 ish powder maybe 150 depending on powder well here’s to hoping we have a good year ahead of us take care Mike

Funny story I’m a carpenter/contractor and was going to buy a new truck.my wife said I should buy one of those small ones that get good mileage, not the big 4/4 I was looking at. I asked why and she said all the bars and taverns have paved parking lots LOL —-She’s gone !! —/ double LOL

Sounds like she has her head on straight. Nothing uglier than a 4x4 that is jacked up with wheels sticking out 18" outside the wheel wells. They belong to insecure people for the most part.

 

[jdh47]

One thing's for sure, you'll have the most unique ensamble in most any hunting camp you wander into.