307 trapper
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307 trapper
Hey just got a call from a buddy of mine who has apparantly picked up a 307 model 94 that has been cut down to a trapper configuration. that seems to me like it's going to be too loud and a huge muzzle blast and that it will take away from this great cartridge, what's your thoughts on it or has anyone seen this done before?
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Re: 307 trapper
probably true but depends I guess how much 30 caliber power you want out of a Trapper.
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Re: 307 trapper
Well, just figure he's shooting a 308 Winchester class round out of a 16" barrel. He just might need welding goggles 
to keep from going flash blind. Oh and tell him not to forget the ear protection .... IT WILL BE VERY LOUD.
Joe
to keep from going flash blind. Oh and tell him not to forget the ear protection .... IT WILL BE VERY LOUD.Joe
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Re: 307 trapper
I've got a .308 bolt pistol with a 12" barrel. Haven't fired it in years.
The issue that needs the most 'management' is following through with the recoil after firing. In my gun's case it is exhibited as muzzle lift.
I guess it's loud... I honestly never paid much attention because I was focused on what I was shooting at.
It's not a gun you want to get too close to yer noggin while lining up the sights.
The issue that needs the most 'management' is following through with the recoil after firing. In my gun's case it is exhibited as muzzle lift.
I guess it's loud... I honestly never paid much attention because I was focused on what I was shooting at.
It's not a gun you want to get too close to yer noggin while lining up the sights.
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Re: 307 trapper
I have an Automag in 30 Carbine, ear splitting loud, but in the evening low light it is a hoot to shoot!
Terry
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Re: 307 trapper
I have shot yotes at near dark with both the .222 and .308 both with 18.5'' barrels and the flash was bad, I used both BLC2 and 748 but that is through a 10x scope.
The best part was the look on my trusty hounds face ya you got him kinda look. Then he would go on about how you cant trust a dog with pointy ears?
I never had that problem with my long guns even the .300s mag's and that is at least 40 kills near dark. I have set cow patty's on fire though twice!
The best part was the look on my trusty hounds face ya you got him kinda look. Then he would go on about how you cant trust a dog with pointy ears?
I never had that problem with my long guns even the .300s mag's and that is at least 40 kills near dark. I have set cow patty's on fire though twice!
Re: 307 trapper
You'd have to play around with handloads the same way you would with a 308 Contender or Encore. With traditional slow burning rifle powders, it would blow a pretty good fireball.
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Re: 307 trapper
Numrich still had new 20 barrels last time I checked. I would put it back to factory length.
Re: 307 trapper
I should mention that to him, pick up a barrel and a magazine tube and he'd be good to go.BenT wrote:Numrich still had new 20 barrels last time I checked. I would put it back to factory length.
Re: 307 trapper
Certainly there'll be more blast than with a longer barrel, but I've got a 16" .308 carbine and it's nothing like some magnums out of a 20" barrel or .30 carbine out of a pistol etc., so don't overestimate the issue.
I suspect he could also pick his powders carefully and hand load up some that would flash less.
It'll be a hard hitting, flat shooting carbine and that's not to be dismissed out of hand!
Oly
I suspect he could also pick his powders carefully and hand load up some that would flash less.
It'll be a hard hitting, flat shooting carbine and that's not to be dismissed out of hand!
Oly
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Re: 307 trapper
brno - use faster powders if that is your purpose.
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Re: 307 trapper
I certainly would shoot it before I went to the expense of rebarreling. My .30 Carbine Blackhawk does have a flash that is noticeable through the scope but I got used to it fairly quickly. Honestly, all of my centerfires are loud, but I never notice any noise when taking a shot while hunting. All other times, I wear hearing protection. Even with the .30 Carbine noise isn't an issue with proper hearing protection.