Originally Posted by Dean (Post 5362)

thanks for the reply here and for the guy that PMed me.while we are on the topic; what about the .30 carbine loaded subsonic and in a bolt gun? Wouldn't the smaller case take care fo some of the problems?

It's not that I do not like the .300 whisper; it's just that I am looking for an easier source of componants. Also if there is round that I can duplicate the 300 W ballistics with yet still have the ability to use factory loaded ammo. it would be a great benifit.

Originally Posted by pug (Post 5364)

The 7.62x39 is very close and if you are going the custom barrel route just have them do a .308 bore 1:8 twist. .30 carbine won't take the heavy long taper bullets. I do agree about the components though and that is why I went with the 300 fireball instead. I kind of feel like a cheat but since I can barrel it as .308 1:8 twist and use resized .223 rem brass that was the way for me to go. I bought brass but am now setup to resize and trim brass under 5 seconds per piece so components shouldn't be a problem.