Has anyone shot this round or seen a factory rifle chambered for it? Allegedly, it was scheduled to be available for sale last month in the Steyr Pro-Hunter. I understand that it generates ballistic numbers in the same league as the 338 Win. Mag. and it produces those results by pushing a 270 gr. bullet through a short 20" barrel. I am curious about the recoil and muzzle blast that this little package will spawn. If it is manageable, this could be a dandy North Idaho elk rifle. CP.
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The .376 Steyr Cartridge
- Thread starter CP
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To the best of my knowledge the .376 Steyr is suppose to be on dealers shelves this month. For more info go to this site>>
http://207.181.246.106/johns/376steyr.htm
http://207.181.246.106/johns/376steyr.htm
In my mind, the Cunnel has very particular things in mind when he chooses a rifle (or a pistol) -- subtle things that somebody who hadn't shot as much would not even notice.
I'm sure that the Dragoon would be a super rifle for someone that could appreciate its qualities and exploit them, or just somebodey who wanted one. For the rest of us, myself included, a good ol' 375 H&H would not be a bad choice for a medjum bore. A 3/4" inch longer bolt stroke takes very little longer than the shorty stroke with the turnbolt action. The biggest liability with the longer cartridge is that the rifle probably weighs a pound or so more. Actually with a decent kicker like the H&H, that may be a virtue over the super light 376 Dragoon!
Besides, there's nothing like those panatela sized cartridges to make your heart swell with pride and your buddies to turn green with envy! I can't tell you how many times guys have felt the need to explain to me *Damn I've only got a 338!!*
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45 ACP: Give 'em a new navel!
I'm sure that the Dragoon would be a super rifle for someone that could appreciate its qualities and exploit them, or just somebodey who wanted one. For the rest of us, myself included, a good ol' 375 H&H would not be a bad choice for a medjum bore. A 3/4" inch longer bolt stroke takes very little longer than the shorty stroke with the turnbolt action. The biggest liability with the longer cartridge is that the rifle probably weighs a pound or so more. Actually with a decent kicker like the H&H, that may be a virtue over the super light 376 Dragoon!
Besides, there's nothing like those panatela sized cartridges to make your heart swell with pride and your buddies to turn green with envy! I can't tell you how many times guys have felt the need to explain to me *Damn I've only got a 338!!*
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45 ACP: Give 'em a new navel!