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Looking to Build a .338 BR or .338/221 Thompson Center Encore
I hunt in a suburban area and get hassled by neighbors frequently. I think this gun would solve this problem.
Here is what I think I want to build based on some research I have done. So I was hoping that you guys could play devils advocate and poke some holes in my plan and make some suggestions.
Thompson Center Encore .50 cal muzzleloader base gun. (I am a sporting goods dealer and I can get them at cost since it is not a rifle. :) ) Then have someone make me a integrally suppressed 338 Whisper ( 338 Whisper #2, or 458 Socom) Barrel 1/8'' twist 16-18" length. I'm planning on doing subsonic hunting with 300 SMK's ( or 350 Wildcats ??? or Leighs??? are either available?) Where I hunt 100yds is a max. Will a 338 still take deer? Which is easier to reload? Action movement isn't a problem since the T/C is single shot. Correct? Do you need a special reamer to shoot 350's?
If this sounds like a good idea... What would be the cheapest way to get this? I feel like a barrel shouldn't be very expensive but how much is it going to cost to get it suppressed? Would it be cheaper to get a 16" barrel and buy a suppressor separate? I kind of like the idea of having a 16-18" barrel length overall... would make walking though the bull briars that much easier.
Thanks for your input
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