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Forum: Other Subsonic Topics 04-13-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,357
Posted By amafrank
You can contact sierra for info on what twist...

You can contact sierra for info on what twist rate would be required or some of the barrel manufacturers can help with that too. There are ways to calculate stability and spin rate but I don't know...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-13-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
Well the 552 is now painted and pretty and I got...

Well the 552 is now painted and pretty and I got to fire a few rounds with Lil'gun in both the 552 and the rem 700. It seems to be pretty good stuff though a bit odd in working up the load. This...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-12-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
Ron you are a star, that is exactly what I...

Ron you are a star, that is exactly what I needed. I'll get some stuff loaded tomorrow and shoot tomorrow afternoon if the rains not coming down to hard. Not sure if we are taking the 552-300 or the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-11-2008, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
What sort of loads are you using with the Lil'Gun...

What sort of loads are you using with the Lil'Gun and say 110-150gr bullets.
I picked up a pound of Lil'Gun and a box of 130gr slugs to go with the 110gr spitzers I've got here. I want to load up a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-06-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
I've not tried the Lil'Gun powder but I'll pick...

I've not tried the Lil'Gun powder but I'll pick some up at the next show (I hope) and give it a try. I've heard good things about from others too. We've been trying the various stuff thats already...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-06-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
I tried a variety of powders today with 110gr,...

I tried a variety of powders today with 110gr, 147gr, 220gr and 240gr bullets. The supersonic loads all ran great and I'm going to need one more port for the gas to reduce the high vel loads...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-04-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
will do, thanks for the suggestion Frank

will do, thanks for the suggestion

Frank
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-04-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By amafrank
SIG 552-300 tested and working....

I built a SIG 556 into a 552 and made the barrel up for 30-221. Barrel is a bit heavier than the original contour. The gun got test fired last week and works ok with supersonic ammo. I did a bit of...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-04-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,264
Posted By amafrank
As WF stated, retorqueing the barrel to its...

As WF stated, retorqueing the barrel to its original position will return it to its original headspace as long as you don't twist the receiver or do other damage. I fit and remove the barrels on all...
Forum: Short Barreled Rifles 03-31-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,987
Posted By amafrank
Anytime you add a shoulder stock to a pistol it...

Anytime you add a shoulder stock to a pistol it requires registration as a short rifle. The definition the ATF uses to describe a short barreled rifle is a weapon with a shoulder stock and a barrel...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-25-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,114
Posted By amafrank
I had a problem with a cheap scope dropping the...

I had a problem with a cheap scope dropping the reticle on my bolt action 300. It was a cheap ass tasco that came with a 10/22 in a package deal though they were listed for use with rifles. It was...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-13-2008, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By amafrank
I'm not sure what the spec is on the outside...

I'm not sure what the spec is on the outside diameter but I do know the Portugese .223 brass is so thick that it won't fit any of the chambers we have here. Actually it won't even fit in the seating...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-06-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,927
Posted By amafrank
One more thing here, I found the link to the...

One more thing here, I found the link to the bullet material article written by Dan Lilja. You might find it interesting reading if nothing else.

Enjoy.

Frank
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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-06-2008, 12:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,927
Posted By amafrank
Jon, I see looking at your post that I...

Jon,
I see looking at your post that I misprinted the bronze alloy in my post. It should be 932. I've been typing in a dark room and can't seem to keep my numbers straight. . .

I bought some...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-05-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,927
Posted By amafrank
I've turned some projos for larger diameter stuff...

I've turned some projos for larger diameter stuff from .50 cal to 25mm for an anti tank gun. I did quite a few for a 20mm anti tank rifle. All in all they work quite well but using pure copper is not...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-29-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By amafrank
here are some pics of the rifle blued and...

here are some pics of the rifle blued and finished. Tomorrow we shoot some groups with the newly installed scope guiding the way.
...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-28-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By amafrank
Here are a few pictures of the rifle and can. Not...

Here are a few pictures of the rifle and can. Not really good quality ones yet but I'll get some when I have the bluing done. We shot the rifle yesterday with the suppressor and it works quite well....
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-27-2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By amafrank
Thanks for the info on that....I can see a slight...

Thanks for the info on that....I can see a slight difference in the powders but not much. I realized a bit too late that the powder I really meant to ask about was H4198. I was talking with a friend...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-26-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By amafrank
looking for subsonic load data using W296...

and bullets of 150-240gr. I saw the data posted for supersonic use but I want to keep things slower right now. . .

Thanks
Frank
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-26-2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By amafrank
The reamer showed today and I got the barrel...

The reamer showed today and I got the barrel fitted, chambered and installed. We fired just a few rounds to test the chamber and it works great but we had no chrono available . I was concerned...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 02-20-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By amafrank
Anyone used a Remington 799 yet for a 30-221

I just got one of these little jewels and they are pretty much little mauser actions though the extractor is more like the SAKO according to the info on remingtons website. Doesn't seem to be a big...
Forum: Machine Guns 01-06-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,050
Posted By amafrank
That is indeed an MP28 mag. The germans didn't...

That is indeed an MP28 mag. The germans didn't copy the sten mag it was actually the other way around. The limeys copied the MP28 (without paying for or receiving any sort of license) and they also...
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