PRDATR Report post Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, catclaw said: I'm building one right now. Hope to use it on my brown bear hunt Spring Hunt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted December 3, 2023 If i don't have time to finish it, I'll use my 340. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted December 3, 2023 32 minutes ago, catclaw said: If i don't have time to finish it, I'll use my 340. No bear ever walked away from a well placed shot from a 340. In this day of Lapua, PRC and Nosler rounds his legacy is long forgotten. Sadly. In the era of muzzle breaks people have no respect for squeezing off a round on an old 10 pound rifle in 375, 458 or 460. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted December 3, 2023 6 hours ago, catclaw said: I'm building one right now. Hope to use it on my brown bear hunt That's awesome! What are the details on the build? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted December 4, 2023 Dumoullin action, Black walnut stock, Pac-Nor sent me a 1-10 twist CM barrel blank... No muzzle brakes for me either. My 340 weighs 9#s all up. I suspect the 9.3 will be similar. I do have a 338 Norma with a brake, it is a dedicated prone LR rifle. Purpose built for LR elk. I'm taking it hunting tomorrow 🤞 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted December 4, 2023 Mine is still somewhat in the planning stage but right now has this current plan. Savage 110 long action. (Currently a 300WM) Shaw 20" SS fluted barrel heavy mag contour threaded 5/8"x24 for a suppressor. (Ordered) Bell & Carlson stock (may change) Scope, rings, bases (TBD) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 2 Got it pretty much done. I'll Cerakote it Wednesday. Shot it Saturday. I've only shot 286 Hornady spire points. I'll use Partitions on my hunt. I'm waiting on rings for my Trijicon Credo 1-4. 8 ¼ lbs without sights. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted April 4 Beautiful. How is the recoil? I am debating if i want to try and use a light stock or something a little heavier to soak up some recoil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 6 I put a different scope on it. I wanted lower zoom and illuminated reticle for my bear hunt. It has recoil but it doesn't bother me. I hold the forend even of the bench. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted April 6 1 hour ago, catclaw said: I put a different scope on it. I wanted lower zoom and illuminated reticle for my bear hunt. It has recoil but it doesn't bother me. I hold the forend even of the bench. Let me know how it shoots. I am hoping my barrel shows up from Shaw soon. I am looking for stocks and if this lines up right maybe I will have it done in time for bear season and elk season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 7 So far, shoots everything right at 1MOA. I have a 1:10 twist barrel. It's hard to shoot little groups with a 4X scope. It might do better with the other scope on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted April 8 Since it is realistically a 300 yard gun, 1 MOA is plenty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 9 If i somehow decide i need to shoot me than 200-250 yards, I'll trade my buddy for the 340 that he'll be carrying which will have a proper long range scope 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
