survivalshop Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 Any one shooting an AR in this caliber . I have a spare upper & lower that I want to make something different out of , well actually a friend wants a larger caliber hunting rifle for Deer & we talked about this ,so before I get into one , I want to hear from some one who uses one .
planeflyer21 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Posted May 29, 2014 Forge your own road SS! Make your own .308 based .375 caliber thumber and we'll jump on the bandwagon after you have the bugs worked out!
survivalshop Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Posted May 29, 2014 Ammo & barrels are already available for the 338 Fed. , I have an interested buyer for a 338 Fed. rifle for hunting . Been reading up , not many barrel manufacturers for the 338 Fed. in AR's . Could use a Armilite , JP's , definitely not DPMS ,not many out there . I emailed one in Colorado , will see what they say . Thinking light weight , 20" bbl. I see a couple different twist rates , 1-10 , 1-8 , 1 -12 , have to do more research . I found an old thread here that started in 2010 , but no one built one of fired one in the thread .
survivalshop Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) No one knows anything about an AR in this caliber, I thought you people knew everything <dontknow> . I guess I'm on my own <thumbsup> .I may start a thread on it & how its goes . I'm more intrigued by the caliber daily. Have to find a barrel first . Edited May 31, 2014 by survivalshop
survivalshop Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Looks like Jp's is the only one that has a 338 Fed. barrel in stock . with head spaced ,JP enhanced bolt , for 599.00 . I guess thats not a bad price with there bolt .
Rsquared Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 Sounds like you're the only one forging ahead in this caliber with this platform. Sooooooooo.......we expect build updates....followed by range reports. You know the rules around here.........................................
392heminut Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 Well, you know the rules, if no one knows anything about it the poster who brought it up has to buy it and let us all know about it! <thumbsup>
392heminut Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 Not a problem Ron. I'll even feed ya..............as soon as you show up here in New Mexico! <thumbsup> <lmao>
Rsquared Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 Don't think that I won't have Rene in tow. And I thought that I like to drink. That boy is a bad influence on me.
shibiwan Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 You have me wondering if I should stick a 338 fed barrel on the DPMS upper receiver that I just bought off gnat.
survivalshop Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 Barrels are a problem to find , you can order one from some of the big name barrel makers , but be prepared to wait over a year or some times more , from what I've been reading . Its funny to read some of the posts about what people think of this caliber , much like the 300BLK from a while back .They say there are calibers out there that will do everything the 338 Fed. will do , but from ballistics' , that's not entirely true . Its not a 1K cartridge & was never meant to be , its for putting a big hunk of lead into a something at normal hunting ranges , much more than the 308 . The 308 can shoot flatter at distance , but put a lighter wt. bullet in the 338 Fed. & it will pump it out there also, from what I have read. The whole thing as far as I'm concerned is a hunting cartridge & unless your a long range hunter , 3-400 yards with a 200-225 gr. bullet has shown to be very efficient knock down power. Some were saying the 45-70 can do the same , well I have a 45-70 & its a great cartridge in its own right , but I would not compare them that way. I guess I have to slow down on other projects just to see if this is feasible . The cost will be the only thing & I already have the upper & lower & BCG , so it may not be that bad .It has to be light , for carry in various terrain . So if I can make it light weight for humping in the woods , I will go for it , but its going to be a 10# beast , its not going to happen.
survivalshop Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) This was brought up in 2010 & I don't feel obligated to follow the rule . My defense is Edited May 31, 2014 by survivalshop
Robocop1051 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 SS, you can have a .308 barrel bored out to .338 Fed. When I bought my CF wrapped barrel, they offered to bore up to .338 Fed for $100 any time I wanted. Find a decent barrel in the $250-$300 range, then have it bored out. Wait time would likely be only a few days.
survivalshop Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 That's an interesting option to think about . I am leaning toward a 20" barrel , but an 18" would probably work as well , so the JP barrel & bolt combo , is looking better all the time .Plus its in stock , but I'm not in a hurry I need a new Bolt for the BC I have any way. The one with the BC I have is a little worn from another barrel .
survivalshop Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Posted June 2, 2014 I was presently surprised to see Gander had 338 Federal in stock today , I just had to look .One thing that is always on my mind is , ammo availability.
survivalshop Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Posted June 7, 2014 Got a price on a McGowen barrel in SS for $265.00 for an 18" 338 Federal. This may happen this year . Sixteen week turn around , i'll bet it will be more ,but thats better than a year turn around .
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