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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 12:23:14 GMT -5
Has anybody done one? Can it be done?
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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 15:40:12 GMT -5
Can get a 28 inch Pro Hunter barrel for under $300. Don't know about quality.
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Post by speedrackin on Dec 6, 2018 16:58:45 GMT -5
i have a 35 whelan pro hunter my intent was to convert it ...well it shoots so good i passed . it has been done with good success
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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 17:52:22 GMT -5
Would you have to cut the barrel off or could you slug the barrel to have a full form die made?
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Post by speedrackin on Dec 6, 2018 18:05:22 GMT -5
i would not cut barrel if u can help it those factory barrel are fluted .....if i were going to do it ( and I still may some day ) id have jeff put a brake on it make a die for it and use the primer module ignition if its going to b used for hunting ... for just killin paper id probably go with direct ....and im sure some one will chime in ....these are pretty much uncharted waters so loads are limited . quick loads may be the answer to working some things up ,,, biggest issue is legality for hunting in alot of states
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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 18:12:36 GMT -5
i have a 35 whelan pro hunter How much does it weigh? |
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Post by dp on Dec 6, 2018 18:45:49 GMT -5
I have a CVA Apex 35 Whelen that has been converted. Had to cut 3/4" off the barrel and recrown to make the Full Form Die. Shoots great.
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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 18:50:09 GMT -5
I have a CVA Apex 35 Whelen that has been converted. Had to cut 3/4" off the barrel and recrown to make the Full Form Die. Shoots great. What system does it have? 209? |
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Post by dp on Dec 6, 2018 18:56:38 GMT -5
I have a CVA Apex 35 Whelen that has been converted. Had to cut 3/4" off the barrel and recrown to make the Full Form Die. Shoots great. What system does it have? 209? Originally set up with ASG 209 plug but now has the LRMP module plug. LRMP Setup is about 100 fps faster with same load. No experience with DIS. |
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Post by lbahunter on Dec 6, 2018 19:02:00 GMT -5
What kinda speed you getting? I was looking at the 180 Barnes TTSX
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Post by jeffersonwsm on Dec 6, 2018 19:24:12 GMT -5
Looking to do the same. I have a barrel have been think about doing a conversion . Nice light woods gun.
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Post by johnnywadd75 on Dec 6, 2018 19:38:48 GMT -5
I have a new cva apex barrel that we cut up for die pieces we done it on 5 guns and they all shoot great no need to cut off barrel I still have 20” of apex barrel
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Post by dp on Dec 6, 2018 21:22:31 GMT -5
What kinda speed you getting? I was looking at the 180 Barnes TTSX Around 2750 fps with the 200 TTSX. I've shot the 180 TTSX also and it shot good too just did not chrono it. 52-53.5 Grains 3031. |
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Post by lbahunter on Jan 24, 2020 16:29:48 GMT -5
Update
Have one on the way!!!!
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Post by speedrackin on Jan 25, 2020 7:33:43 GMT -5
u guys r given me the itch again would like to see some pics of the breech area....i always questioned the barrel diameter especially where ignition would take place .... also a custom ram rod ? and funnel..
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Post by johnnywadd75 on Jan 25, 2020 11:44:27 GMT -5
Ramrods are no problem I make the three piece collapasable for the 358 caliber
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Post by lbahunter on Jan 25, 2020 15:43:07 GMT -5
u guys r given me the itch again would like to see some pics of the breech area....i always questioned the barrel diameter especially where ignition would take place .... also a custom ram rod ? and funnel.. Are you talking about the barrel diameter for Encore pro hunter barrel or the CVA Hunter? When I asked a builder about doing a Encore pro hunter 35 Whelen barrel, it was "no" because of the barrel taper (the reason you stated, location of ignition). The CVA Hunter is a straight barrel. It should be no different than installing your preferred ignition system in a CVA Hunter 45-70 than a CVA Hunter 35 Whelen. You should have more meat of barrel with the 35 than the 45-70. (35 caliber hole vs 45 caliber hole). |
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Post by speedrackin on Jan 25, 2020 17:17:14 GMT -5
yes the taper on a pro hunter u r correct wasnt aware acva was a straight wall ....this is what stopped me rom converting a Tc barrel was going to have an mgm barrel made ...and hank plug it just have had too many irons in the fire
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Post by lbahunter on Jan 25, 2020 18:17:53 GMT -5
Looking forward to experimenting with it!!!!
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Post by lbahunter on Feb 4, 2020 17:40:44 GMT -5
I'm thinking about getting some Fury .358 bullets to try.
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