I absolutely love these lead balloon talks. Thanks for including them.
@wadehunnicutt4131
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the 338 federal. I loved it so much that I actually bought a second one. Both after it was a dead cartridge. Both are Tikka T3X. Ryan: take a long look at the Barnes 160 grain ttsx and the performance you get from it. I believe you’ll love your new rifle.
@ronlowney4700
Жыл бұрын
One of the Best and Most Sensible Cartridges Ever Made! 🥳
@shanehebert396
11 ай бұрын
Agree. I really like my .338Fed. Hits *hard* and the recoil isn't bad.
@glennllewellyn7369
4 ай бұрын
Agreed. Drops everything.
@BlueNinjaStay
Жыл бұрын
Every time i watch larger caliber videos... "Psh, that round drops off at 800 yards" - Me, who only has access to 200 yard ranges within reasonable driving distance
@Alan.livingston
Жыл бұрын
I have a pretty obvious theory that all these industry guys obsess over over ultra long range because there is a small but spendy amount of shooters who are willing to constantly upgrade their gear to the latest and greatest. They straight up aren’t interested in the average shooter for who thinks 200-400y is the longest they will ever go. Primarily because they don’t represent dollar signs.
@justinsalzl1517
Жыл бұрын
@@Alan.livingstonI disagree. I think these guys are true ballistic nerds (and we all probably are too since we listen to them), and it’s inevitable to push things farther and faster. It’s just like the space race - who can get there first? I’m fascinated by all of these, and I’m a standard caliber non reloader guy. I’d love to do some long range shooting - if I can get the time and money. But I could be completely wrong too. 🤣
@jimmyhudson8531
Ай бұрын
Kind of a no-brainer 338 verses 3:58 with the same case
@longrangeautist6117
Жыл бұрын
10-Minute Talk... 40 minutes later. Good episode, gents.
@ryanbutler315
Жыл бұрын
I have a Ruger M77 in 338 federal and it's an absolute hammer on all game may very well be the best practical North America hunting round no one knows about 😅
@MisterBrewer
Жыл бұрын
I'm more of a fan of Ryan today. Very much appreciated that he validated and added to my views on the 338 Federal. 😊
@6Rcards
Жыл бұрын
I bought 2 Sako rifles in .338 Federal for my 2 young sons. I did so mainly because I love Sako rifles, and these 2 sat in the gun store for years without being sold. Got a good deal to take them off their hands, and we have been very pleased with how they shoot and perform! Manageable recoil for a young hunter with plenty of knockdown power. I'm glad to hear people trying to keep it alive.
@chrispasse2287
Ай бұрын
I'm a french hunter and i've been shooting more than 50 game from roe deer size (around 20- 30 Kg game) up to red deer size (200kg). Most of them only ran 20meters max considering that bullet placement is not always perfect on driven hunt. Shooting distances were in average between 50 to 150 meters. I'm so happy with that cartridge that i have now 4 rifles. The last one is a new straightpull rifle made by Stainsteel (german new mfg). With that one, out of a 20 inch barrel , i'm getting 870m/s speed with 165 grains copper bullet. I've been shooting multiple calibers (7x64mauser, 7rm, 308, 300wsm), none of them were that efficient compared to 338fed in driven hunt .
@NathanRoberts001
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the shout out for 35 Whelen! Solid performer for me.
@INuniform
Жыл бұрын
Great series, made me want a .338 fed
@Off-target-xy6bx
Жыл бұрын
My led balloon is the 7 wsm. It is a good cartridge that just didn’t win the popularity contest but post good numbers on paper and works great on whitetail. The 35 wheelen in my reloading book shows to produce more energy than the 300 win mag or the 338 win mag at the muzzle and that’s impressive. As a short range large game cartridge it should be a more popular choice. IMHO
@Desertwolf426
Жыл бұрын
I used 7mmWSM on yukon Moose, bear, and elk in northern BC... great cartridge. It should be very popular.
@Off-target-xy6bx
Жыл бұрын
@@Desertwolf426 moose hunting sounds like a hard hunt but totally worth it 👍
@danielrobey1759
Жыл бұрын
The Whelan is a great cartridge
@brettstewart8765
Жыл бұрын
The 7wsm is a wicked round, been dropping pigs ,camel, buff and scrub bulls with no drama at all, it should be way more popular, cheers Yogi 👍
@scotteger6271
8 ай бұрын
I had one 7 WSM in a Winchester Model 70…it was excellent but difficult and expensive to find ammo for (I’m not a hand loader) so I sold it. I got a good price for it though because the guy that bought it had family that also shot that cartridge so he didn’t have as many of the negatives that I had to contend with.
@mfallen6894
Жыл бұрын
I adore the .338fed. Was a fairly early adopter & bought into the .480 Ruger around the same time. Both are criminally underrated cartridges that exemplify just how important marketing really is. It doesn't matter how good a cartridge is if the marketing team doesn't flood the shooting world with outlandish claims of it being the best cartridge for every application, ever. At least I still see .480 factory ammo every blue moon for about $90 a box (that I don't buy; now that Ruger owns Marlin they NEED to chamber the 1894 in .480 so that it has a shot of coming back) But I haven't seen a box of factory .338fed in 5+ years. Even Buffalo Bore gives it no support, and you can generally find really niche cartridges from them (though that's usually handgun, but still...) and it should be a round that's in their wheelhouse. I keep hoping 8.6blackout is going to take-off, but it still has zero support from major players from what I can tell. Sucks having to handload if you want a .338 rifle bullet (unless you want to pay $4+ a round for a magnum)
@rockstar49858
9 ай бұрын
I just checked ammo seek and they have two listed at $6 a shot. As much as I love the 338 Fed, no way.
@mfallen6894
9 ай бұрын
@@rockstar49858 I just checked ammoseek myself thinking you were surely mixing up 338fed with 338 Lapua or Normal Mag, but no: $5.75 & $6 for 338 fed! That's just criminal for a .308 necked-up to .338in...
@CarRacerGVR4
Жыл бұрын
It's recent but 224 Valkyrie is a definite Lead Balloon contender. More Lead Balloons!
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
6.8 Western looks to be going the same way :(
@tombearclaw
Жыл бұрын
@@marcmoore4115 and probably the 6.8x51 for the military
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
@@tombearclaw hmmmmm I guess we'll have to see. That's been a wildcat for a long time, so it might just gain traction once the military actually starts using them. Idk why they didn't just go with a 6.5 or 7mm tbh, but whatever... guess that's just them being weird lol. Imo 6 ARC was probably the best candidate for a lower-recoil option and 6.5 Creedmoor makes way more sense to me for their rifle, but hey - .27 cal is cool so I won't complain if it actually gains traction.
@Kross8761
Жыл бұрын
@@marcmoore4115yeah 7mm-08 could be awesome if given the hybrid case treatment. Imagine .280AI ballistics in an AR10 with a 160gr class of bullet traveling 2900fps from a 16-18" barrel. A "DMR" size rifle truly capable of reaching 1000yds with excellent terminal performance. I constantly have to talk myself out of selling a kidney so I can buy a sig spear just to tinker with it.
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
@@Kross8761 im more of a bolt action guy, but damn that DOES sound good!
@bobkat1663
Жыл бұрын
Federal did a great job, did what everyone was asking for then , few came out and bought it..??? I know a lot of everyday hunters, it is their only rifle, the 358 Win. is a good mention as well. 35 Whelen and 30-06 same issue, a great way to have a larger heavier bullet, in the same action and barrel length, with less powder than a mag. and still get great performance. Great Show.
@adamresnick9027
Жыл бұрын
More lead balloons!!! Seriously, I’ve been interested in the .338 Federal for a while, loved you guys covering this
@HotRod7mm
Жыл бұрын
.338 Marlin Express was another lead balloon that deserved t better than it got. You should explore that cartridge, too.
@toddboyer9691
Жыл бұрын
Great one. Bring on .35 Rem talk!
@buddy22801012
Жыл бұрын
I do love my old .35 Rem
@twistedcanuck4232
6 ай бұрын
I had KS Arms build a .338 Federal for me, and it's fabulous. Shooting a 200 gr Trophy Bonded Tip, I took an elk this fall. One and done at 100 yards (timber hunting). 95% weight retention, expanded to .652, penetrated from in front of shoulder, laterally through chest, broke last rib on offside and stopped on hide. 30"? penetration? Elk didn't go 50 yards. Excellent cartridge.
@paulharveu526
Жыл бұрын
327 Federal Magnum. Good on paper, but just odd enough that it never really took off.
@e115x525
Жыл бұрын
Such a great cartridge that is basically nonexistant. Guns like the LCR in .327 fedmag are super appealing but theres just no ammo out there for it.
@boatrat
Жыл бұрын
There's the one. Except, too bad this show is only about bolt-guns.
@Kross8761
Жыл бұрын
@@boatratliterally the last "lead balloon" talk was about .444 marlin, they talk about all kinds of cartridges. Bolt guns are kind of their wheelhouse (Ryan especially) but they talk about many different firearms types.
@davewinter2688
Жыл бұрын
There was plenty of 327 Federal ammo before the pandemic. I have some stockpiled for my Charter Arms Patriot 2.5” carry gun. For those who don’t know six shots hotter than any 38 special or 9mm. Only about 10% less than 357 Magnum.
@scotteger6271
8 ай бұрын
@@davewinter2688the problem is ammo availability now…I was looking at it as an excellent carry option for my wife but there’s such a small amount of ammo available and what is available isn’t very appealing…like low recoil options, which neuters performance.
@kevinpatterson9886
Жыл бұрын
338 Fed in a Sako grey wolf I mean it’s basically the hammer of Thor 😂😂 but honestly I do love the cartridge and the rifle. Re loading to shoots amazingly well with the hornady leverevolution powder!!!
@austinatchison3716
Жыл бұрын
If we don’t talk about the .284 Winchester as the ultimate led balloon I’ll be devastated! Also 25 wssm might be cool when considering the new high bc bullets
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
There's a .25 Sherman Short Tactical. Very similar to a .25 PRC. Can run 135gr bullets at 3200fps. Certainly one of the flattest shooting cartridges. Where I am at ~1600m elevation, it's only 5.3MIL to 914m (1000yds), 6.1 MIL to 1000m (1093yds). Also only 1.1 MIL windage in a 10mph crosswind. For reference, the 6mm Creed with a 115gr Nosler at 2900fps is 6.9 MIL to 1000yds, 7.9 MIL to 1000m and 1.5 MIL at 10mph wind... insane ballistics from that .25. Just a shame there are no .25 cal 135gr hunting bullets.
@LRRPFco52
Жыл бұрын
I have 2 bags of .25 WSSM brass, no rifle. Just trying to decide about whether to go 40° shoulder or not.
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
@@LRRPFco52 what type of velocity you looking at with that? I guess feeding would be worse with a 40° shoulder? Especially on such a short, stubby case. I think bringing the shoulder forward and making them more aggressive could be pretty cool though. Siunds like a fun little cartridge. I really want to build a .25 GT one day. Seems like such an awesome cartridge, both for target shooting, especially PRS, but also for hunting smaller game like Springbok/Pronghorn.
@LRRPFco52
Жыл бұрын
@@marcmoore4115 25 GT is probably the most practical, efficient, and capable manifestation of the Quarterbore. I've been looking at that too. There's a guy cleaning clocks with it now in PRS/NRL. I always have felt 130gr is where it's at for the 6.5-08 cartridges, but just wish the BCs were in the 142-147gr 6.5mm realm. Bam, 131gr Blackjack and then 135gr Berger in .257".
@marcmoore4115
Жыл бұрын
@@LRRPFco52 now also the 134gr Hornady ELD-M. Very cool to see them jump on board! BC isn't quite as good as the Berger 135gr and as far as I know, I think Blackjack closed down. 135gr Berger has a .33 G7 BC, 6mm tops out at .312 with the Nosler RDF, the first .264 bullet that beats the 135gr Berger is the 140gr Nosler RDF, 144gr Berger and 147gr ELD-M... absolutely awesome performance from them. I'll probably start off with a 6mm Creed though, as I only have a .308 lol. It'll probably be my next rifle.
@sethlindsey1359
Жыл бұрын
I would love to have a compact 338 federal with open sights. A lot of my hunting is inside 100 yards and occasionally dealing with angry critters.
@tims.5995
Жыл бұрын
I just got the Savage Hog Hunter, its a great lil rifle for not a lot of money. Recoil is mild with the heavy barrel and muzzle break.
@Swampytheroot
10 ай бұрын
I jumped on 338 Federal when it appeared out of nowhere. I had a BLR 308 converted with a Shihen barrel. I wanted to convert a Valmet Hunter, but was talked out of it. Loved the cartridge. Not so fond of bullet cost to reload it. Finally, since most of my hunting is in the (former) tight woods and swampland of Eastern NC, it just didn't make sense when a 7.62x39 is very typically 'enough gun.' Changed the BLR back to a 308 that my dad now owns and loves. I really did like the 338 Federal. Nothing big enough in my region to justify it. On the other hand, I literally got into 6.5CM this week when I found Winchester 140 OTM for half what I have been paying for 6.5G Hornady Black. Got in 5 cases of the Winchester 140 and 1 case of Federal 120 OTM this evening. Scope sighting and range play all weekend. I'll see how it goes. Oh! With an Aero M5E1 complete build.
@SmokeybeardAB
Жыл бұрын
Best 10 minute talk ever.
@michaelparker3105
Жыл бұрын
Great Podcast guys, I genuinely believe that that short action .338's have place in light Carbine type on foot hunting applications. It would have been great to draw more of a comparison with the .338 RCM and also the .338 Marlin Express and why they went the direction they did. I have to agree that a Lever gun chambered in .356 Win is as cool as it gets, I know that Marlin and Winchester offered one for only a few years and then stopped production due to i think, "lack of popularity" really sad. Hey maybe with Ruger's acquisition of Marlin they may offer something interesting.
@jamesreeder8917
Жыл бұрын
I love my 338federal it hammers elk out to 500 yards for me it's a sweetheart of a round.
@spotteddogsportinggoods5041
Жыл бұрын
I love the 338 Federal but when Federal discontiuned the 180 grain Accubond, I lost my favorite factory loaded offering. My gun shoots the power shok 200 grain fairly well, but I have also bought some 160 grain ttsx from doubletap. All rounds are fantastic deer and hog killers. I have even dropped big hogs in their tracks at 350 yards. Seems like all the lead ballon cartridges are just the ones that I love. 350 Remington Magnum, 338 RCM, 338 Federal, 325 WSM, all fantastic cartridges.
@LRRPFco52
Жыл бұрын
Where did you first hear about it?
@spotteddogsportinggoods5041
Жыл бұрын
Promotions when the round was first released. I remember they advertised that it had the power of a 7mm Rem Mag.@@LRRPFco52
@Darrin-v3n
Жыл бұрын
Love 338 federal! Load it with Barnes ttsx 185gr. Great accuracy! No need for a tracking dog, that’s for sure! Would love to see it return to popularity!
@luloadventure
Жыл бұрын
More Lead Ballon, more Cartridge Talks, more Spaghetti Shootout, Thanks!
@janskrotnes6565
11 ай бұрын
Just a note on the 6.5 swede, here in Scandinavia, we load them to modern pressures, putting it right between creed and prc in performance
@johnrunac3656
Жыл бұрын
Please do a podcast on the 376 steyr. Especially great in the Steyr scout rifle.
@jasonf.4107
Ай бұрын
As a hunter, what I really need is a rifle light enough to carry as much as I will carry it, that will hit hard within the range I’m most likely to get a shot (because… tracking sucks…). For these reasons, something like a .338 Federal or .358 Winchester will work great for many hunters. However many hunters without much experience trust their own “research” of velocity, energy, drop, drift, etc and don’t actually *talk* to people who have used .338’s or .358’s at all. I recently watched a video of a supposedly very experienced gun writer who claimed the .300 Win Mag was a “better” cartridge than the .338 Wby RPM because it had slightly better ballistics *on* *paper* . To me, how hard you actually hit game matters, and my .338 Win Mag is significantly more effective than my 7mm Rem Mag or my .300 Win Mag. The people who try to denigrate cartridges above .30 caliber don’t actually use them (probably because of recoil, but they won’t admit that).
@edbredemeyer2833
Ай бұрын
376 styer is a cool cart. I owed one--great North American big bore. The 338 has been a favorite of mine for years. My wife shoots one to this day. It's great in Africa
@brandontanis388
8 ай бұрын
One could argue that the 6.5 Creedmoor was a lead balloon for the first few years of its existence. It was relatively unknown outside of the target community for that first little while.
@Mikkuli123
10 ай бұрын
9,3x66 Sako (also known as the .370 Sako Magnum) would be a cool lead balloon episode.
@cecilguinard7828
Жыл бұрын
Welcome back ten minute talks we've missed you.
@ronlowney4700
Жыл бұрын
🤔 As a Timber/Deep Woods Elk Rifle Cartridge (Moose, Bear, and Bison at Close Range Too) in a light weight and handy rifle package (20" barrel), I could think of Nothing Better! 🥇 I Still Want One! 😂
@Cng-ic2oo
9 ай бұрын
great discussion ,honestly never heard of this cartridge until moving to northern B.C , seems to be well received by those who use it on game here
@karencarroll2571
Жыл бұрын
We all love a Vortex Lead Balloon, Vortex Lead Balloon, Vortex Lead Balloon (sung to the tune of "Yellow Submarine". Good stuff here, men. LOTS of info in the podcast...thx.
@justinsalzl1517
Жыл бұрын
300 RSAUM, please. Love these podcasts!
@Helfirearms
Жыл бұрын
If you like 338 federal and 8.6blk check out the 375 raptor. Also, another lead balloon would be the 30TC which became the parent of the 6.5 creed and 6mm creed
@Dale37
Жыл бұрын
In your cartridge comparisons, I would love to see the 30-06 vs .35 whelen. I hunt with both and have a soft spot for each but the .35 doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves.
@frontlinerejects8029
Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more cartridge talks, it doesn't have to be the holidays for you to dump them on us!
@billreid2066
5 ай бұрын
My personal lead Baloon is my model 94 timber in 450 marlin.
@steveneal8247
5 ай бұрын
How about one of my favorite whitetail/black bear cartridges the .35 Remington? Very popular in the eastern woods at one time but now forgotten. I really liked that you brought up the .35 Whelen.
@GunWodan
Жыл бұрын
I'm just in the process of getting a 338Federal barrel to replace the 308win barrel on a hunting Tikka of mine. Originally I wanted to go for a short barrel 8x57Mauser but would have to drop my MDT Short Action Chassis. The 338Federal appears like a very viable short action alternative to the 8x57Mauser in a short barrel rifle for driven hunts. Shooting distances are usually within 80m and you'd want a cartridge that can reliably take down massive wild hogs.
@kentsanders7127
Жыл бұрын
One thing not mentioned the some of us older hunters remember is a time when bullets were less reliable in the expansion catagory. In the 70's , 80's and before, reliable bullet expansion did not always happen. This gave rise in some to a preference for larger diameter bullets that didn't have to work so hard to deliver energy on target. While bullet expansion has become more reliable Some of us still cling to our 35 Rems, 358 Winchesters and 35 Whelens to work every time.
@nirriboysjuntti6586
4 ай бұрын
I already have 358win, next rifle will be chambered to 338fed. Im going to build ultimate Nordic hunting rifle, 338fed is probably the best cartridge for our practical hunting, 90% of game shooting happening under 300m distances, mostly under 100m during driven hunts. 338fed has good bullets and enough power for any game here.
@edwardhoward4708
4 ай бұрын
I have this idea in my head that a cartridge with a trajectory similar to .30-06 or 7m-08 (aka 7mm Mauser) are right in the middle of the range of large game cartridges. Narrower bullet respective to powder capacity leans toward long range shooter. Larger bullet leads to more of a thumper. .308 already leans toward thumper, and it’s cheap and readily available. Why go bigger? .308 is already a bit of a thumper.
@scotteger6271
Жыл бұрын
I get the desire to tinker but at this point, knowing a little about Ryan and what he likes, why not just get a Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 in 338 Wby RPM and call it a day? It’s an 18” steel barrel, 5.2lb rifle or a 20” carbon barrel at 5.8lbs. Seems like exactly what he would want and I know he loves Tikka’s but I also know he likes the Mark V’s too. I do understand having 308 brass and just sizing up, but the 338 RPM seems like an awesome hunting option. Pair it with a 185gr TTSX and enjoy taking whatever game you want to take…there’s also a 225gr TTSX option if you want heavier.
@trevorRTK74
Жыл бұрын
One use that this cartridge fills in a tremendous way is a woods walking rifle in grizzly country. Pack it in a ar10 pattern rifle and a 18" barrel running a 180gr+ bullet is a nasty bear or Moose protection rifle.
@tammykennedy4165
3 ай бұрын
Nice Maine moose cartridge
@MrMillez
Жыл бұрын
Another great chat. Please keep the balloon afloat
@robertmccann3675
7 ай бұрын
Lead balloon talks. My vote is for 356 Winchester, 307 Winchester,308 Marlin and 338 Marlin.
@Alan.livingston
Жыл бұрын
Great content. Keep it up.
@Juscody
3 ай бұрын
13:47 pronounces Sako correctly... bonus points.
@chipsterb4946
Жыл бұрын
Here’s my take on the 8.6 Blackout with the wicked fast twist rate. The bullet can’t be going any faster than 1,123 fps if it’s going to be subsonic. Take 2 identical bullets going 1,100 fps. The one spinning 3 times faster has the exact same kinetic energy in terms of moving forward, but it has MUCH more kinetic energy in its rotation. IOW you can stay subsonic yet deliver more kinetic energy on target - except it’s spin not additional speed. I think it’s a really neat idea. P.S. need moahr lead balloon podcasts!
@jonathandiehl8006
10 ай бұрын
338 fed is a great round! I have mine in a t/c encore with a 19” barrel. I think it is possibly the best cartridge for black bear when you are driving. That shorter barrel is an incredible advantage when you are wadding through laurel and brush.
@bryankilgore9729
3 ай бұрын
What is the measurable distance on a crossfire 2 top post and the bottom post. I am trying to determine if I can go past 500;600 with it in a hunting situation. Thank you!
@jazon9
5 ай бұрын
.338 Federal is so underrated cartridge.
@spektr540hemi
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE the 358 Win AND 338 Fed...used to wildcat what eventually became the 338 Fed , and role my own 358Win out of 30-06/270/280...
@nrmills88
Жыл бұрын
Has anyone else noticed there is a photo of George Costanza on the shelf!? 😆
338 fed is on my list to obtain. It looks great to me
@ryanmilly9560
Жыл бұрын
Just curious but how does the 8mm Mauser compare to the 338 federal? Since shouldn’t it have a better BC than a 338 from being sleaker while still having those heavier 196-250gr bullets.
@joegschwind431
Жыл бұрын
Love to hear about the 8mm Mauser.
@greggoodman5421
4 ай бұрын
#leadballoon. Please do more of these talks! Do one on the ultimate MSR cartridge: 300 RSAUM.
@elitearchery
4 ай бұрын
More lead Ballons please
@robertodebeers2551
11 ай бұрын
Between my father (30-06, pre-'64 Model 70 Winchester) and his hunting partner (308, Model 88 Winchester) they killed between 50 and 70 elk. They would certainly disagree that more was needed.
@dimebag6982
5 ай бұрын
Winchester model 88 re barreled to 338 federal shooting a 200gr trophy bonded is a deadly woods cartridge for elk moose and bear.
@samuelromeo7156
Жыл бұрын
The one gentleman said that "Necking up never works" So instead of saying the 338 Federal is a necked up .308 win. why not say the 338 Federal is a "Necked down" 358 Win? Now it works!
@caseyjundt9104
Жыл бұрын
The WSSM family. First rifle was a .25wssm. Won’t ever get rid of that rifle.
@EagleRun23
Жыл бұрын
8.6 Blackout starts at 18:53
@JohnSmith-nd9oh
9 ай бұрын
Your thoughts on the .376 Steyr cartridge is that a lead bloon? or does it have potential in the US market as something a little spicier than 35 Whalen
@TeensierPython
Ай бұрын
The real issue is Federal can’t market a round. No round they’ve sponsored/developed has ever become popular. 338 federal, 327 federal, and 224 Valkyrie come to mind.
@danw9790
Жыл бұрын
Have you done a show or segment on Fluid Transfer or Fluted ammo?
@dr.froghopper6711
Жыл бұрын
LEAD BALLOON: 35 Remington! It should be CELEBRATED!!
@zachightower6698
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Love to hear one on the new 8.6 blackout
@ontarget765
Жыл бұрын
Love these talks gents. Keep it up
@bradleyhughes6853
Жыл бұрын
7-30 Waters potential lead balloon.
@Guide504
6 ай бұрын
338 fed is a bloody excellent cal for a one gun ranch rile esp in alaska.
@spotteddogsportinggoods5041
Жыл бұрын
338 RCM Lead Baloon. No mainstream commercial populartiy for these excellent medium bores.
@tylfernandes9707
Жыл бұрын
The sweet spot of cartridges is the 7mm rem mag. It doesn’t matter what caliber you shoot bullet placement is king, I say different caliber offerings is just for people to nerd out
@marcjohnson7919
8 ай бұрын
Is there an episode on the .25-06?
@DucDNA
Жыл бұрын
Some other lead baloon cartridges to talk about: 450 Marlin, 35 Remington, 7x30 Waters, 325 and 375 WSM, 7mm and 300 RUM, 300 RCM, 8mm Remington Magnum, 6.5x284 Norma.
@brinkee7674
11 ай бұрын
If you have a 338-06 and handload then might as well have barrel set back and AI it. A little more work but so worth it You can find some 35 Whelan ammo and the case is seeing a resurgence lately
@jaybanister5620
Жыл бұрын
Ryan would you like factory Weatherby brass head stamped 338-06?
@michaelarthur5026
Жыл бұрын
Mine is a T/C Encore Pro Hunter. Shooting the 180g Accubond kicks less than the 308WIN-165g in same rifle. The effect on game is staggering! A sales point brought out in several of the reloading manuals is that energy levels are equal to the 7mm Rem Mag. The demise of T/C is sad, leave it to S&W. Hog hunters are helping it just stay alive, I wish more hunters would try it because it IS A true hammer.
@robertmccann3675
7 ай бұрын
Maybe the 8.6 Blackout damage {from the one in three twist rate} is causing a centrifugal vortex/cavitation type action which induces excess hydrostatic damage. Just a thought.
@jeremyfumerola4782
8 ай бұрын
Can you do a comparison between the .338 Federal and the 8.6 blackout?
@pjbarney9580
Жыл бұрын
I know a few companies made AR 10s in that caliber
@curtislynn5378
Жыл бұрын
nailed it. If very close 308 will schwack a moose dead. If you are over 100 yards, better plan on putting several into the Swamp Donkey. There is something about 338 that kills them dead. ON the the spot. And yes, this goes for the 338F as well. Good moose round.
@JHWarner856
Жыл бұрын
if you want a lead balloon, my granddad had a .303 Savage (mode 99). A 30-30 with heavier bullets. Try to find brass for that now!
@kbowen2251
Жыл бұрын
New question... Are they gonna swap in a fast twist barrel for a 338 federal? Just to see what happens 😉
@justahologram2230
Жыл бұрын
Let's see what all will benefit from a 1:3 barrel and copper solids
@ronlowney4700
Жыл бұрын
😂
@kbowen2251
Жыл бұрын
@@justahologram2230 why not 😂 next thing you know they'll have a fast twist 6.5 BC update.
@justahologram2230
Жыл бұрын
@@kbowen2251 .45/70
@ReloadingWeatherby
Жыл бұрын
I don't mean to be annoying... but can you please do a 10 minute talk on the 257 Weatherby? Thanks!
@chrisnakos215
Жыл бұрын
@VortexNation I believe Savage still makes guns chambered in 338 Federal unless I got one of the last ones. It’s a 110 Scout.
@JC_R8MEOW
Жыл бұрын
My unpopular opinion: .41 Magnum. Ultimate lead balloon.
@georgecoyle6143
Жыл бұрын
Would you do a podcast on the 338/378 Weatherby magnum 0:44
@Agent_Lemur
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm liking these lead balloons
@flawedchemical
Жыл бұрын
My dad talks of a .270 Paige/Page that his dad’s friend hunted with. They were reloaders, and it sounds like this was in the 60-70s. Any insight into that cartridge? Was it a lead balloon of the Hindenburg variety?
@danielrobey1759
Жыл бұрын
I believe that was the 308 win necked to 270 and if I recall correctly it was a really good round but that was back in a time when the 270 Winchester was insanely popular. I'm not sure if Ken Waters ever did any writing about it but it is in the Ackley handbook....
@flawedchemical
Жыл бұрын
@@danielrobey1759 Thanks! I haven't really been able to find any data on it in the places I've been looking.
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