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Playing with new wildcat... #5294858 09/08/14 06:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo C CHASE CURTIS OP Tracker
OP CHASE CURTIS Tracker C Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo	I had always been on the search for a BIG 30 cal... played several i.e: 30-408, 30-378 imp, 300 RUM imp... none really did it for me.. they were either to finicky or a lot of work for little gain... About two years ago I found the 338 Excalibur case.. took it and necked it down to .30 and improved it. Well two years later after I finally decided to spend the time and try this out... I shot it some this past weekend. loaded up the 240gr smk and my test load had it running right at 3240fps... stretched it out to 700 yds this weekend. from the left... 300 win. 338 Lapua...30-338 Excalibur.... 338-408 imp. Ill do some more testing in the next few weeks... it shot a 4" group at 700 but I really need to spend time time with it at 300 and at the chrono to get it tweaked in.. but overall a 240 smk going 3250 with an ES of 14... ill take that! I can figure the rest out... Also had out some first time long rangers... My buddy Shanon showing his wife, Misti some tips shooting my 6.5x47 at the 700 yd target... she did great! Also Lacy and Donavan's first time at 700... They nailed them as well! Good time was had by all! Last edited by CHASE CURTIS; 09/08/14 06:41 PM. CURTIS CUSTOM FFL 07/SOT II

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5294873 09/08/14 06:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 40,395 Texas R redchevy THF Celebrity
redchevy THF Celebrity R Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 40,395 Texas	Sounds like it could be punishing off the bench without a break! As always, you got some cool toys! It's hell eatin em live

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: redchevy] #5294888 09/08/14 06:42 PM
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OP CHASE CURTIS Tracker C Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo	Originally Posted By: redchevy Sounds like it could be punishing off the bench without a break! would not recommend shooting it without that brake or a can... lol CURTIS CUSTOM FFL 07/SOT II

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5294916 09/08/14 06:51 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 19,261 Lewisville, TX C ChadTRG42 THF Celebrity
ChadTRG42 THF Celebrity C Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 19,261 Lewisville, TX	Wow! Crazy fast!!! Custom and Precision Ammunition!! https://DallasReloads.com/ Type 01 and Type 06 FFL

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5294931 09/08/14 07:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 30,425 Lipan, TX, USA, Earth, Milky W... S Sneaky THF Celebrity
Sneaky THF Celebrity S Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 30,425 Lipan, TX, USA, Earth, Milky W...	What a beast.

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5294962 09/08/14 07:21 PM
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RTF Rob Tracker R Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 859 Lewisville, Tx	That's Bada$$! 30-338 Excalibur just sounds cool by itself. * One �Aw-Sh*t� wipes out ALL �At-A-Boys� The difference between shooting and soothing is one "H"'s placement.

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5295057 09/08/14 08:02 PM
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dee THF Trophy Hunter D Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,219 Red River way	That's screaming. "A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5295094 09/08/14 08:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,991 San Antonio V Varget 7-08 Extreme Tracker
Varget 7-08 Extreme Tracker V Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,991 San Antonio	Expected barrel life?

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5295107 09/08/14 08:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo C CHASE CURTIS OP Tracker
OP CHASE CURTIS Tracker C Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo	Its probably about like most of these high octane shooters... i would say 800/1000 rounds... CURTIS CUSTOM FFL 07/SOT II

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5295125 09/08/14 08:38 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 42,605 Wolfe City, TX J.G. THF Celebrity
J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 42,605 Wolfe City, TX	Dayum! 240 SMK @3250. I'll spot for you at a mile.... 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5303885 09/13/14 01:55 AM
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soje Tracker S Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 512 Plano	Looks like a lot of fun. I wish I could get to shoot outdoors more often. I've never shot more than an AR for rifles. I want to try some long range shots. Probably end up wanting to build a long ranger afterwards. That black one in the second picture is beautiful.

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304016 09/13/14 02:49 AM
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crash700 Veteran Tracker C Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,441 Pearland , TX	What a hoss! I don't think I could afford to feed that beast. Si Vis Pacem Parabellum

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304478 09/13/14 02:47 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 11,803 bastrop county C colt45-90 Texas colt45
colt45-90 Texas colt45 C Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 11,803 bastrop county	tag hold on Newt, we got a runaway

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304547 09/13/14 03:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 6,579 Campbell, tx Wburke2010 THF Trophy Hunter
Wburke2010 THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 6,579 Campbell, tx	That is awesome. What was your hold at 700? I am not sure what I like more the gun or the shooting table. Walter MW Ranch Services 903-303-4523 Metal buildings, welding, equipment repair, dirt work

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304568 09/13/14 03:43 PM
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OP CHASE CURTIS Tracker C Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 879 Hondo	I think it was 11 MOA up to 700 yds. I'm going back down to the coast this coming week but when I get back I'll have time to stretch it out again and get some video. I think I'm also gonna try the 215 berger... Probably around 3400fps. CURTIS CUSTOM FFL 07/SOT II

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304701 09/13/14 05:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,616 Dallas, TX syncerus Extreme Tracker
syncerus Extreme Tracker Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4,616 Dallas, TX	Cool toys; the glass as well. NRA Patriot Benefactor & DSC Lifer

Re: Playing with new wildcat... [Re: CHASE CURTIS] #5304760 09/13/14 06:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,062 Parker County T Toxarch Veteran Tracker
Toxarch Veteran Tracker T Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,062 Parker County	Nice setup. It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger. � Dwight D. Eisenhower

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