help me build the ultimate silenced hunter

[Rikky Lee]

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?

[SwampF0X]

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

[Rikky Lee]

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...

[Titleiiredneck]

Originally Posted by SwampF0X

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

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

[SwampF0X]

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

[Rikky Lee]

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.

[SwampF0X]

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

swampf0x

[Rikky Lee]

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

[SwampF0X]

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

swampf0x

[Rikky Lee]

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.