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Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-08-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,983
Posted By LouBoyd
If you're looking for accuracy, is that accuracy...

If you're looking for accuracy, is that accuracy for a 300-221 variant or accuracy for a an AR-15? There are many cartridges which can shoot from an AR-15 which give better accuracy including the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-29-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,674
Posted By LouBoyd
My first suggestion would be to use even heavier...

My first suggestion would be to use even heavier bullets. It takes more pressure to drive a 220 SMK than a 200 SMK to the same velocity. There are no doubt even heavier bullets no longer than the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-26-2011, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,789
Posted By LouBoyd
Could you be specific about what AI mag you're...

Could you be specific about what AI mag you're using? Is that the 10 round polymer body mag sold by Accuracy International you're referring to?
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-22-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,738
Posted By LouBoyd
Fortunately those who own 300 WTF rifles can...

Fortunately those who own 300 WTF rifles can learn the limitations and ignore the critics.
Does any state ban the 300 WTF but allow other centerfire rifles for deer hunting?
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-17-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,896
Posted By LouBoyd
The argument for more case capacity is for ...

The argument for more case capacity is for greater range, not higher terminal velocity. Each bullet has a window of terminal velocity which is target dependent where it gives it's best...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-17-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,896
Posted By LouBoyd
Wouldn't shooting any of the bullets on rsilvers...

Wouldn't shooting any of the bullets on rsilvers list meet all five of his criteria better if shot using a 300 OSSM cartridge or even a 7.62x39 Russian? Pardon my blasphemy...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-17-2011, 03:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,896
Posted By LouBoyd
"Best" might mean best profit for the seller. ...

"Best" might mean best profit for the seller. Why the black tips if they're not military surplus AP ?
Pictures without data can lead to wrong conclusions.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-14-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By LouBoyd
Looks like Santa needs replacement help.

Looks like Santa needs replacement help.
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-06-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,725
Posted By LouBoyd
If I built a 700 WTF it would not be "the...

If I built a 700 WTF it would not be "the biggest one" in my neighborhood. A nearby rancher has a 25mm Hotchkiss semi-auto rifle similar to this:
http://themaginotline.info/25mm_1.php

You...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 12-05-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,725
Posted By LouBoyd
That is more like a mortar than a rifle. I'll...

That is more like a mortar than a rifle. I'll keep my Pauza P50 BMG semi-auto carbine. Available ammo, flatter trajectory , much better penetration, less recoil, and no Class III destructive...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-04-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,901
Posted By LouBoyd
You need to make some choices giving some though...

You need to make some choices giving some though about what you want from a "300 Whsper"

Bolt action (rem 700 or model 7) or AR-15? The obvious advantages of the AR15 are availability and rate...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-01-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,750
Posted By LouBoyd
Thanks, that's useful. Do you have the specific...

Thanks, that's useful. Do you have the specific radar velocity where the 220 SMK's G1 BC was 0.720?

I'd also like to know radar measured subsonic BCs for the 240 Sierra, 210 & 230 grain...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-01-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,750
Posted By LouBoyd
Since we're talking about the 300 BLK and the...

Since we're talking about the 300 BLK and the tradeoffs of bullet selection for energy versus distance this may be of interest. It's why I'm only interested in the 300 BLK with heavy VLD...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-30-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,750
Posted By LouBoyd
I'm not sure why your asking me. Calculating...

I'm not sure why your asking me. Calculating that is just a matter of running the two bullets in most any exterior ballistics program with their muzzle velocities, appropriate BCs, and weight as...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-29-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,989
Posted By LouBoyd
I chose a Gemtech Sandstorm 30 cal 5/8-24,...

I chose a Gemtech Sandstorm 30 cal 5/8-24, titanium body like this one:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1200463
That is not mine but it's the same model. (down...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-28-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,750
Posted By LouBoyd
Where did he say that? the article says the...

Where did he say that? the article says the 7.62x39 is a tapered case, which it is.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-27-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By LouBoyd
I've never seen a feral pig in my 15 years of...

I've never seen a feral pig in my 15 years of living in the Patagonia Mountains. There are plenty of javelina on my properly, but the economy will have to get a lot worse before I'd consider shooting...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 11-26-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By LouBoyd
This is the 308 LeHigh subsonic. Note the 17 cal...

This is the 308 LeHigh subsonic. Note the 17 cal insert bullet in the tip which is there to add mass and assist in expansion. It's 148 grains without the 20 grain insert bullet.
...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 11-21-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,371
Posted By LouBoyd
That depends on how much work you want to go to...

That depends on how much work you want to go to and how much you want to modify the rifle. The obvious choices are the 338, 375, and 416 Whispers all of which are made by necking up a 7mm BR which...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-14-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,222
Posted By LouBoyd
Just curious, what's wrong with leaving it as ...

Just curious, what's wrong with leaving it as quarterbore.net? That name is as descriptive of what's here as 300Whisper or 300Fireball. xxxwtf might be even better and it would have no copyright...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-14-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,222
Posted By LouBoyd
Just curious, what's wrong with leaving it as ...

Just curious, what's wrong with leaving it as quarterbore.net? That name is as descriptive of what's here as 300Whisper or 300Fireball.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-11-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By LouBoyd
Put up some targets and shoot them though brush. ...

Put up some targets and shoot them though brush. See what it does. You really need to know what it can do to hunting shots before you hunt. Subsonics aren't likely to blow up but they can be...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 10-10-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,158
Posted By LouBoyd
A 220 grain bullet requires four times the energy...

A 220 grain bullet requires four times the energy to drive to 1000 fps as a 55 grain bullet. Caliber doesn't matter much. It also carries four times the energy when it leaves the muzzle. ...
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 09-29-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,030
Posted By LouBoyd
I understand. Camo is no longer an abbreviation...

I understand. Camo is no longer an abbreviation of camouflage. It's come to just mean multicolored paint.
Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 09-28-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,030
Posted By LouBoyd
Just as well if it did get the ax. . Do you want...

Just as well if it did get the ax. . Do you want camouflage to be effective for woodland, desert or winter snow conditions? Camo paint is is just eye candy to impress your friends if it...
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