Sorry to continue this theme swampf0x and I understand your reasoning behind the 45 but I would really not discount either the 300 Whisper or 338 BR for the task. Without a silencer these things are 9mm type loud at 1050fps.

Are you sure I cannot convince you to think about a 338BR on a Rem 700 in a folding AICS stock with a short barrel? :grin:

I'm not totally against either one Rikky Lee. But I think I should clean out my safe a bit before I procede much farther.
I got a Ruger 77 243 my dad gave me
A Ruger 77 MKII SS 270 that I've never used but always wanted to.
A Win 70 300 win mag that I'll probably never need (Bought it for Elk but we never got any elk)
A BAR in 308
and of course my AR15
I sorta hate to buy yet another deer rifle. But I wouldn't mind converting the 300 win mag or maybe even the 270............any recomendations?

swampf0x

I'm looking straight at that 270 as a candidate for a 338BR (I have no great love for the 270!). Easy enough to spin the factory barrel off and put a good 338 barrel and can on.

Or sell the 270 and get a Rem 700 (more aftermarket accessories) in 223 (for 300 Whisper) or 308 (for 338BR) and work from there...

If you really want to go heavier what about a 338 spectre with a 300 gr .338 pill? 1050 fps and sounds like a paintball gun with a 9mm can. just another opton.. of if you want to go cheaper a 7.62x39 with subsonics could be possible. I really wouldnt hang my hat on a 45 upper just yet . Seems like a expensive project without bieng sure it will fill your requirement.

One more thing have you found out for sure that you can legally hunt in your state/county with a sbr/supressed weapon?

338 spectre info
http://www.teppojutsu.com/338.htm

Could you recommend a very quiet integral for the 338? Max barrel length 17".

Would I have any problems with not having enough powder to fill the case? Requiring filler?

How heavy are the bullets and will some of them expand?

thanks,
swampf0x

See the 338BR thread ++> http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2764

No need for a filler - Lehigh and Barnes are bullets of choice but a 300 grain SMK does the job well. Don't under-estimate these heavy match projectiles at subsonic velocities.

What cartridge case is used for the 338br? 308? Will my 270 bolt fit?

swampf0x

6mm BR case necked up to 338. Uses a 308 boltface (same family as 30-06, 270 etc).

Would such a short case feed properly in the 270 long action?

swampf0x

True - good point. The 243 would be a better choice of the two. Would you consider selling both and getting the parts together for a more custom build? Spook's 338BR is pure gun porn and with folding stock I think you would be very happy.