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MapleHill
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I really don't factor in the cost of brass, just the availability. How many do you need? They last a long time for a hunting rifle. The 8mag is an awesome round, but when it comes down to brass tacks, there are several more common rounds that can do the same thing...but it maxes out the cool factor!
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d4570
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https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/71173
Not any more expensive then any of the other off the wall stuff stuff. I can neck up a 7mm wsm or neck down 375 h&h, both of witch we already have . At $1.30 a case there only $.30 more then my 6mm |
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MapleHill
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D, I have a 8mm Mag. It is a thumper, brass is hard to find and very expensive. I don't shoot it much. It is basically a 300Wby necked up, without the Wby radius of course. The 8mag and 300Wby are the 2 most powerful rifles I have left, the RUMs I got rid of. If you want something different and powerful enough for anything in North America, and most of Africa, the 8Mag is for you. When it came out in the late 70s it was far ahead of it's time. The bullets were not designed for the velocity they were being pushed to in the Mag. Basically they were using bullets designed for 8mm Mauser velocity (2500+/-) and pushing them to 2900+ and they were less than spectacular on bigger animals. Nowadays this is not an issue with all the bullet choices available.
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Irish Bird Dog
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duh..........d, you needs to be saving yer $$$$$ for that kind of project!
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d4570
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It's a full length 375 H&H.
Got's start saving my pennies for barrel and gun smith...
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jsgbearpaws1
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So have you figured which length you have yet?
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BEAR
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Different is good.
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d4570
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"The 35's are another forgot niche as well. Lots to think about. "
Boy has a Whelen Too...
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jsgbearpaws1
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Then the 8 would fill that niche!
Any of the options listed for it would do you well. Comes down to the action length and how much you are willing to do on the rabbit hole really. If it's the child of the H&H the magnum is the way to go, if it's the 7 rem mag, the 8-06, if you want to go wildcat....sky is the limit. Barrel is needed no matter what, so it will come down to whether or not you do a bolt face and just how much you want to get into with the loading efforts. The 35's are another forgot niche as well. Lots to think about. |
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d4570
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Boys got a cz in 375 H&H and the D-I-L has a 375 Ruger .
Looking for different.
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jsgbearpaws1
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If it's the STW that would explain the barrel life issue quick! Notoriously accurate and all you need for most anything out your way, sadly short barrel life. They can send a round pretty darn quick!
If it is the H&H parent, simply going back to the .375 is a great option. Thors hammer and manageable recoil....it's the all around big game getter. Bears Euro option is right in there as well. |
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d4570
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It's the boys gun he was the one that was telling me it's the big case ??? I don't know for absolute , he reloads for it. I do know It was an outstanding shooter when he got it used.
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Is it a 7mm rem mag or a 7mm STW? 7mm rem mag uses 2.50" case, for 3.29" COAL, 7mm STW, 375 H&H, and 8mm rem mag use 2.85" case, for 3.60" COAL. |
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d4570
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It's a 7mm mag action now and the 7mm uses a full length 375 H&H case, the 8mm rem mag is a full length 375 H&H case should be the same just different chamber and barrel bore. A 8mm rem mag is a much larger case then a 8mm Mauser round.
We have a 338 /378 now looking for a bit more unique . I do not like the looks or anything about any of the WSM line.
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Irish Bird Dog
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no advice here but let us know what you settle on building.
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jsgbearpaws1
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But sticking with the action, will the 8mm mag even fit? I haven't actually looked at that cartridge in a very long time. As I recall it took a magnum length and the old Mausers I believe are a bit short. I noticed we all are avoiding the elephant in the room of the .325 Win. Curious. Forgotten also are the Jap WW2 cartridges. Many of them would fit the bill as well. Loading is the only way to go for those though. If it is a full magnum length, how about a wildcat? 8-378, VLD game getters, big, heavy expandables at high speed? Be on par with the 338-378 for speed and weight but with a better BC and range.
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d4570
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That was a thought too.
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BEAR
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To fill the bill you might consider a bigger bullet. thinking 9.3mm (a close 375). it is a classic cartridge; sort of a '06 case but with a 366 bullet , about 286 grain. perfect for moose, elk, cape buffalo and elephant.
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jsgbearpaws1
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I'm sure Hubel has some old 50 BMG cases sitting around you could neck down! Maybe even some 12 ga. brass!
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