Author Topic: My new bear gun... (Read 1071 times)

PJ · « **on:** June 29, 2003, 12:47:23 PM »

16.5" .300Win Mag

Moose-Hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2003, 11:55:02 AM »

That looks like one sweet setup! I'm not familiar with them, but is that like an aftermarket-type bull barrel on it?

todbartell · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2003, 04:07:22 PM »

Cool looking setup. What load will you use for bears? I'm interested in what speeds you can get in that thing, how much speed do you lose over a 24" barrel, and what type of recoil that puppy has. :eek:

PJ · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2003, 08:08:09 AM »

The load I'll be using this year is going to be 150gr XLC BT pushed to 2800+fps or a 180gr Core-lock at 2720fps

I chrono'd it not to long ago here it is....

130's=3012
150's=2818
180's=2686 *Note*Factory Rem Core-lock's =2720fps
200's=2473*Note* Hold on to this one... it hurts

I have been working on a load using a 165gr XLC BT velocity so far is 2702fps with a MAX spred of only 12.The same load out of my Dads 24.5" 300mag rifle is 3000fps that's only 300+/-fps than his rifle.

bearhuntr · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2003, 04:35:02 PM »

Quote from: PJ

200's=2473*Note* Hold on to this one... it hurts

PJ,
Yahoo!!!!!!!! Sounds like sage advice. I'll be looking for an updated pic in the future that shows the pistol WITH a bear!

best,
bhtr