PA10 gen 2 platform - branching out to new calibers

[cheap-bastidge]

Since my PA10 in .308 turned out so nice, I have been recently thinking about how well the platform would work for branching out to a more interesting caliber.....

Has anyone here thought about putting together another upper for something a little more interesting, like a 45 raptor, or other heavy hitting cartridge? say a .458 winchester magnum could be quite fun.

[98Z5V]

.458 Win Mag is out.  Not gonna happen, with a Long Action cartridge in a Short Action upper and lower receiver. 

Edited October 4, 2018 by 98Z5V

[cheap-bastidge]

Nemo made a custom long action and does 300 win mag with it, they did a few one off 458 models, but yeah, PA10 is not going to  accept a long action cartridge. Still, there are some other options that would fit.

Edited October 5, 2018 by cheap-bastidge

[98Z5V]

45 Raptor, 338 Federal, 308-416.  You reload?  338 Federal is easy. 

 

[Sisco]

I have a friend with a one off AR10T “B”model rifle in 338 Federal. Already has a triple lapped medium heavy target barrel.  Never been shot. Wonder if I should talk to him about selling?

Edited October 6, 2018 by Sisco

[98Z5V]

Snatch it!  

[cheap-bastidge]

I have been giving serious thought to the 45 raptor option, that should work with little fuss at all.
Still, I already load for .458 winmag, but that is a single shot encore pistol and it is hell to shoot. Don't get me wrong it's awesome, but definitely punishing