RogerW

Never shot a 45-70. I would like to that’s for sure. I just need to find some body that would let me try it. Biggest I have shot is a 8mm German Mauser. That rifle was a thumper. ROG

I use the Hornady 120 gr SST. It is DRT for the kills I have with the gun. ROG

Thanks for the feedback Cliff. I am well aware of how much an AR10 can weigh. I have a6.5 Creedmoor with an 18 inch barrel. That guy is a beast. I will be shooting from sticks or tripod so I am not that concerned about the weight. My primary rifle for deer is an AR15 in 6.8SPC. That round is deadly on Whitetail at the typical shot distance I encounter. what is the recoil pulse like with 450 Bush? I have not had the opportunity to shoot that round so it is a complete mystery to me. ROG

I went looking for 338 Federal and did not find what I was looking for. The Wilson barrel was nice but very pricey. I made a sound fiscal decision and ordered a Ballistic Advantage barrel for 1/2 the cost. I have not used a BA barrel before so I am on an adventure. I have read some good things about BA merchandise. If it shoots minute of pig I will be happy. ROG

Nothing wrong with having a bolt load and a AR load. I do kinda like the idea of maybe trying out 338 fed. Looks like I could get 2600fps with a 200gr bullet which should put a wallop on a pig or deer ROG

I am setup to reload 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 and 30-“06. I have rifles chambered in both calibers and 6.5 Creedmoor. My 308 and 30-“06 are bolt guns. The 6.5 Creed is an AR-10 build. ROG

I will be doing a hunt through an outfitter. I am looking at one in Texas and one in Missouri. I would love to do a farm eradication No long range shots I would want the shot to be 150 yds or less. ROG

98z5v, yes I reload. I have a Dillon 550b progressive press. ROG

Thanks guys. I have a very different understanding of how the gas system actually functions. Thanks to you I can make a better decision on gas tube length on my upcoming build. I want to build a 308 hog thumper. 18” barrel in an Aero Precision upper. 80% lower. No decision on the stock yet. Aero M5 Atlas S1 hand Guard. No decision on the muzzle device.

What are the advantages vs disadvantages of the two different length gas systems. My thoughts would be an earlier, less pressure gas pulse with the mid length and a higher pressure gas pulse with the rifle length. Would you need an adjustable gas block with the rifle length tube? Does the mid length offer a longer cycle time over the rifle length?