New Build

[Tha Dick]

Finally getting the new girl finished up for the elk hunt.

26” Proof barrel chambered In 338 Warthog by Robert Gradous.
Manners EH1
Curtis Custom Helix action
Trigger Tech trigger
Seekins Rings
Swarovski Z8 3-28

9.4lbs (no mag, no bipod)

Consistently shoots 1/2moa out to 1000yds

300gr Berger 2850 @ muzzle via Lab Radar and Magnetospeed.

(Picture is 3 shot group at 700yds)

Left round is factory 338 Norma Mag, right is 338 Norma Improved “Warthog” (Mr Gradous’ reamer print)

Now, New Mexico and October can’t get here fast enough!!!


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[ShortMagFan]

Holy crap

[ccleroy]

That’s filthy......beautiful rifle, good luck on the hunt!!!

[Tha Dick]

PS, the new Harvester Big Bore suppressor tames her down very well.

[Palmetto Duck]

I know you know what you’re doing in spades over the amount of deer rifle shooting in my 50 years by your posts alone. I envy the shit out of your rifle mainly because it’s badass and I’ve been wanting to get a long distance tack driver for years just because I want one. But can you expand on the 1/2 MOA out to 1000 yds.?? I always thought 1/2 MOA, 1/2” groups at 100 yards was pretty damn good, 1/4 even better. If I’ve got bullet holes touching at 100, I always called printing, I felt pretty damn good. But 1/2 at 1000? Like your pic appears to be 3” at 700, crazy good. Just curious if I’m completely out of the loop or that’s a typo? Thanks.

[wskinner]

Half MOA at 1000 is 5 inches, roughly.

[Palmetto Duck]

Yep my brain was stuck at 100. I looked it up. Still ridonk shooting and sweet set up.

[Steelin' Ducks]

Very nice

[b-stick]

Daggum right.

Cherish it you won’t have another like it ever.

Did he cut your dies?

[Tha Dick]

1/2moa @ 1000= 5”
@ 700 = 3.5”
@ 500= 2.5” and so on.

The key is getting the rifle and load to perform at distances, not just 100yds.

Below is the 1000yd target. Storm started rolling in and wind starting getting erratic, so I stopped at 2.

You’re more than welcome to come along anytime and stretch out your rifles. No passion, just burning powder and rounds down range.

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[Tha Dick]

Daggum right.

Cherish it you won’t have another like it ever.

Did he cut your dies?

Had Whidden work up the dies off Mr Gradous’ reamer print.

[Whackumstackum]

That is an awesome rig!

[wiz18]

It wiggled

[tman]

My man knows how to put a rifle together. Good luck with your hunt. Post pics when you get back.

[NannySlayer]

That is bad freaking ass!

[NannySlayer]

How does the Big bore harvester quiet it down? Can you shoot it without ear protection or is it still pretty harsh?

[Steelin' Ducks]

1/2moa @ 1000= 5”
@ 700 = 3.5”
@ 500= 2.5” and so on.

The key is getting the rifle and load to perform at distances, not just 100yds.

Below is the 1000yd target. Storm started rolling in and wind starting getting erratic, so I stopped at 2.

You’re more than welcome to come along anytime and stretch out your rifles. No passion, just burning powder and rounds down range.

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I would enjoy seeing that in person. I’ve always wanted to get into long range shooting but never had the time until now.

[ecu1984]

Sweet rifle!

[Saltydog235]

Badass, yep in a word badass. I’ll give you $500.01 for the whole rig cash money. Don’t discount that coin, there’s a shortage now.

Congrats on an impressive build. How’d you do the load work up?

[WoodieSC]

Incredible...

Have a great hunt!