Author Topic: My wildcat-458 Hubel Express (Read 1152 times)

hubel458 · « **on:** March 04, 2003, 04:56:23 PM »

I built this wildcat from 450 NE brass.It is 3.45 in long.Tested it
with 4 bullet wts, 17 powders, 2 barrel lengths over a 3 year period.
It can get a 450 gr bullet over 3000 fps. Straight tapered case that can be reloaded dozens of times.Here are pictures..Ed.

Joe Kool · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2003, 11:43:44 AM »

With that cartridge length, what rifle do you use?

onesonek · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2003, 03:04:56 PM »

cool, quite the "lil thumper". is the barrel mounted on wheels. :lol: O.

hubel458 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2003, 05:02:40 PM »

You add a little weight to cut the recoil.We developed cartridge in
a Ruger 77 bolt action, using it as single shot.Had to narrow up back bridge to lengthen port, and changed bolt stop.We also chambered P-17 Enfield also.Two friends are rechambering #1's.We tested it with 1900
rounds in 3 years, using two barrel lengths.It will work in good O/U
and double rifles also.We are getting thing together to make a run of
factory brass.Have place to get reamers and loading dies.Anyone
interested let me know.

Joe Kool · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2003, 12:50:15 AM »

hubel458, looks like a great cartridge. It would be fun to have one, but I have a few of my own wildcats on the burner that need to be finished.