Looking for ideas for a new firearm project.

[ray1970]

Thanks guys. Just for the record, I'm not really a rimfire guy. Tried it but it's just not my thing.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thanks guys. Just for the record, I'm not really a rimfire guy. Tried it but it's just not my thing.

There's a joke in there somewhere.

Want something different? Consider getting in to archery.

[ray1970]

Want something different? Consider getting in to archery.

Did that about twenty five years ago. Not really what I'm looking for right now.

Kind of leaning towards the 300 bolt action. Not sure what standards Savage had in mind when they claimed they couldn't get acceptable accuracy out of their prototypes but I don't see any reason a person couldn't get sub MOA groups out of one. Finding a barrel blank with a 1/7 or. 1:8 twist might be the tricky part. Seems most of the 30 cal blanks are 1:14, 1:12, or 1:10. I am guessing a faster twist will be better for stabilizing the heavier bullets. Especially since their velocities are so low in that caliber.

[balyon885]

I like the bolt gun idea, though I've thrown around the idea of an ak build lately.

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[Delfuego]

Sound expensive. I'm more of a beer and Cheetos kind of a guy.

It can be, but I think something like a 243 shooting at 2800-300fps would be a lot more fun and useful than a 300BLK bolt gun. Ballistics on 300BLK are not great even from a bolt rifle, but a 308/243/260 is a great round out to 800-1000y. Good scopes are not cheap, but there are some good options that won't break the bank.

[Hound]

It can be, but I think something like a 243 shooting at 2800-300fps would be a lot more fun and useful than a 300BLK bolt gun. Ballistics on 300BLK are not great even from a bolt rifle, but a 308/243/260 is a great round out to 800-1000y. Good scopes are not cheap, but there are some good options that won't break the bank.

I have to agree. The 300BLK starts losing its legs exponentially at about 500yds from my experience. I just got back from Whittington last month and met John Donner. Great guy. He helped me setup my 50Cal and then invited me over to his house. I walk into his office and there are more medals in there from all around the world than a museum. Most of them 1st or 2nd place, none of them just for showing up. He showed me his guns, words can not describe it. The reason I bring this up is that he is hitting at the 1K line inside a paper plate, he still has the targets. He helped me pick the 6mm BR Norma as a longterm goal to be able to shoot.

BTW: He was doing this both with normal scopes but also with iron sights.

[ray1970]

If I do a 300 Blackout it will only be for a 100 yard rifle. Mostly to shoot groups on paper. I really wouldn't have any intention of trying to shoot at longer distances. If I wanted something for shooting way out I would probably build a 260.

[asmo]

[ray1970]

Ha. No thanks. Seen some of the videos on YouTube.

Plus, I have no intentions of hunting dinosaurs.

[a98kdoc]

[QUOTE=ray1970;1626129]So, trying to decide on some sort of firearm project to entertain me.
I have a mini Mauser in 223 that would make a good 300BLK and I have a 30 cal barrel with a 1 in 8 twist for up to 250 Gr bullets.
Any one interested?

I just need a lath and some time.