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Thread: 208 Amax in 300 H&H

  1. 09-01-2014, 07:55 PM #1
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    208 Amax in 300 H&H

    I have just picked up a older rifle chambered in 300 H&H. Does anyone have any experience running 208 Amax in this cartridge?

    Also any tips about reloading a case with such a long neck would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance
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  3. 10-01-2014, 08:41 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniper80 View Post
    I have just picked up a older rifle chambered in 300 H&H. Does anyone have any experience running 208 Amax in this cartridge?

    Also any tips about reloading a case with such a long neck would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance
    Ream it to 300 WBY and then it gets easy, 208 Amax doing a comfortable 3k and not difficult to find sweet spot.
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    It will probably end up being re barreled into a 30-375 ruger.......but I'll see how it goes as it is first
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    What make of rifle is it?
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    Its a 1948 Rem 721, not original stock tho, 24" barrel.

    @ Kiwi Greg. If I do change to a 30-375, it will get a new barrel. This one has a bit of corrosion in it.
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    Looks a nice BIG cal, especially sitting alongside a 30-06, saw it but you beat me to it
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniper80 View Post
    Its a 1948 Rem 721, not original stock tho, 24" barrel.

    @ Kiwi Greg. If I do change to a 30-375, it will get a new barrel. This one has a bit of corrosion in it.
    Very Nice, I would leave a nice old rifle in a classic calibre as it is, I'm sure you will find a projectile that will work in it, be a shame to rebarrel it!

    Throw up a pic, would love to see it!
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  11. 27-01-2014, 08:17 PM #10
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    Here goes a few pics of her. She has had an aftermarket stock added at some stage, the blueing is chipped and worn.
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    From L-R 7-08 with a SST, 7mm Rem Mag with 162 Amax, 300 H&H with 208 Amax
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    and she shoots ok too......except she kicks like hell. I've got the 208 doing about 2750.
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  12. 27-01-2014, 08:20 PM #11
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    Sorry the photos aren't in the order I thought they were......you'll work it out
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    hmmm no idea but hopefully they shoot well in my 300winmag!!! got a couple to try sooner rather than later i hope. Rifle shoots the 178gr going 3100fps very well so we'll see
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