Wildlife Artist Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'm interested in building a large bore or something close to one. I don't know the OAL of most cartridges so I need that info The gun will be a Argentine 1909 and I want to use the original bottom metal with minimum mods. I can open up the front and back of the mag a little but I'm concerned with the width. So I'm open to your suggestions. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 35 Whelen or 338/06 would likely be my choice if I had a 09 Argie action, didn't want to fool around with alterations for a belted mag and didn't as I do now and already have the Whelen. If you're not a reloader the 338/06 isn't as commonly available on dealer's shelves as the Whelen is but via the net it shouldn't be to much of a problem. Just curious, is your 09 German or Argentine manufactured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemski4 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 35Whelen, 9.3x62, and 416 taylor should work just fine on you're 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemski4 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 35Whelen, 9.3x62, and 416 taylor, 458 win mag, should work just fine on you're 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 There have been plenty of .458 Winchester Magnums built on 1909 actions. Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byates Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 For an interesting wildcat try the 411 Ryan: http://www.411ryan.com/ "Why the 411 Ryan? Probably the best reason to own a rifle chambered for the 411 Ryan is that it can simplify your shooting and hunting life. That might sound like a strange thing to say about a wildcat but it's true. The 411 Ryan is essentially in the same class as the 405 Winchester, 375 H&H and the new 375 Ruger. To have a rifle chambered for one of these cartridges the average guy can expect to shell out anywhere from six to eight hundred dollars. If you already own a rifle that can be converted or if you buy a good used rifle to convert you.ll probably save money with the 411 Ryan. Most people will probably find that their 411 is a little lighter than the 405s or 375s, but still feels like it kicks less. The 411 also avoids some of the problems that people sometimes run into with wildcats. To begin with, the 411 does not require custom dies; standard 405 Winchester dies can be used to reload your cases. To convert a bolt gun with a standard-length action (30-06, 270 Win, 280 Rem) to 411 Ryan, no work has to be done to the magazine or the bolt face. This saves money and ensures that the magazine will hold the same number of rounds it always did." Saving up to build one, already have a CZ-24 donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoedoh Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I highly recommend a 9.3x62. You should experience few feeding problems and Lothar Walther makes a high quality barrel for this caliber as a stocking item. If you want to go bigger than a 9.3, pick up a big Enfield somewhere and have at it. Two of my projects for 2008 are to get barrels on both my Enfields. One in 375 H&H, the other in 458 Lott. Few people need go bigger than that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildlife Artist Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The 416 Taylor sounds interesting. Can someone here tell me the OAL on this cartridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The 416 Taylor sounds interesting. Can someone here tell me the OAL on this cartridge? Like most rounds based on the original short mags, it is 3.340". Of course, being a wildcat that is just a reference number but one most people will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert01 Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Taylor PDF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert01 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Im also thinking of building a .450 Marlin on a 24/47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 .470 Capstick: http://stevespages.com/jpg/cd470capstick.jpg No brain, no pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Actually, the .470 Capstick is too long. 2.85" case. I was thinking it was based-on the .458 Winchester. Better for an Enfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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