Fill this Rifle Gap

[C.W. Richter]

Good morning Gents,

I have a problem that only the AH Enablers can solve.

I picked up two barreled actions last night. One is a 6.5x55 built on a Mod 98, and the other is a 8x57 built on a Husquvarna. I need help to come up with ideas for the 8mm. Here’s my current stable:

-6.5x54
-270
-280 Ross
-7x57
-30-06
-308
-300H&H
-8x57
-8x68s
-375H&H
-450/400
-505 Gibbs

Right now I leaning towards 6.5x57 or 68s, maybe 318WR, or even another Ross (280 Rimless). Based on your guys’ tendencies I know the 9.3x62 and 35 Whelen, or even 404 flags will be coming out strong! We all know how much members love spending others members money, so let me hear what INTERESTING cartridge you’d build with my money.

Consider filling the space with inert material and loading the 55 down to become a 6.5 Creedmore!!!

 

[Altitude sickness]

9.3x 74

 

[Aaron N]

Consider filling the space with inert material and loading the 55 down to become a 6.5 Creedmore!!! View attachment 588247

I’ll be leaving the Swede a Swede! I’ve been wanting one for a few years, but the typical Gustafs or Husquvarnas that you see for sale never really did much for me. So now I’ll build my own.

 

[Nyati]

.450 Watts ?

 

[Aaron N]

I know you guys are US centric, but damn. With his new addition he already has the quarter bores covered as well with the two 6.5's unless he wants a really fast one. I am inclined to go with the 9.3 as well. It can be made into a significantly lighter rifle than a .375 and is about perfect for bear, hogs, red stag, wild boar and a lot of PG.

A 9.3 is on the list as well!

 

[Red Leg]

9.3x 74

It is rimmed

 

[IvW]

7x64 Brenneke or 9.3x62mm

 

[Aaron N]

It is rimmed

That what I thought, and i would say shoehorning a x64 won’t be worth the effort since I have two 375’s?

 

[Aaron N]

7x64 Brenneke or 9.3x62mm

The Brenneke has interested me, but I’m not sure if a third 7mm is the way to go or not!

 

[spike.t]

So it's decided...9.3x62 it is...

 

[Rez Exelon]

You NEED a 416 Taylor!

I just got one, and have been smitten without shooting it yet (trying to find components at the moment). I've seen some sites that make me think the components would be easier to find in Canada at least. To console myself while I wait, I just made a deal for a Ruger No.1 in 416 Rem Mag too though.

7x64 Brenneke as mentioned earlier in the list is interesting, but I may be biased since I know where there's a stash of brass cheap-ish.

 

[Aaron N]

So it's decided...9.3x62 it is...

Only if you throw in a sable for testing?

 

[Aaron N]

338-06 close to a 318 WR but easy to find components and ammo. Another would be a 358 Norma

I feel like bringing life back to the 318 is worth the effort to source components

 

[spike.t]

Only if you throw in a sable for testing?

Am sure we can come to a deal...... ....

 

[spike.t]

I feel like bringing life back to the 318 is worth the effort to source components

Mmm...OK will go with that as an alternative

 

[WAB]

Another vote for 9.3x62!

 

[Red Leg]

I feel like bringing life back to the 318 is worth the effort to source components

Is to me. I own two.

 

[spike.t]

Is to me. I own two.

Mmm....done 275... now time to bring one of those here.....just saying

 

[Ku-winda]

If you want to go interesting try the 10.75x68 Mauser, but you can't go wrong with one of the 9.3's!

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Good morning Gents,

I have a problem that only the AH Enablers can solve.

I picked up two barreled actions last night. One is a 6.5x55 built on a Mod 98, and the other is a 8x57 built on a Husquvarna. I need help to come up with ideas for the 8mm. Here’s my current stable:

-6.5x54
-270
-280 Ross
-7x57
-30-06
-308
-300H&H
-8x57
-8x68s
-375H&H
-450/400
-505 Gibbs

Right now I leaning towards 6.5x57 or 68s, maybe 318WR, or even another Ross (280 Rimless). Based on your guys’ tendencies I know the 9.3x62 and 35 Whelen, or even 404 flags will be coming out strong! We all know how much members love spending others members money, so let me hear what INTERESTING cartridge you’d build with my money.

577 Nitro Express…don’t worry about filling a gap.

HH