It’s amazing the stuff one accumulates over the years - Let’s play Guess the Cartridge

[meketrefe]

One last guess and then I tap out. 6.5x47 Lapua.

almost!

It is the 7x47 lapua next to the 7mm-08 rem.
I don't think there is a huge need for the 7x47 when we have the amazing 7-08 that can do everything
the 6mm, 6.5mm and the 308 do but better. Anythning from 110gr varmint loads, 120-130 white tail loads
to 175gr long range loads that can do 1600 yards supersonic.

So hell yeah, if one wants a caliber for everything the 7-08 is the one or if one feels more exotic then
a 7mmx47 lapua. The brass is amazing we know that but guess what they also have 308 small rifle
palma brass that is the best thing ever for the 7-08 for forming and shooting long range loads.
Also 260 remington that by itself is amazing but it can be formed to 7mm-08 in two shakes of a
lambs tail. simply lube, run through the die, trim and presto!

 

[meketrefe]

Want to keep playing the game?

 

[fnfalguy]

I’m game. Will have to see what obsolete rounds I can find tomorrow.

 

[meketrefe]

this one should be easier... 7mm too...

 

[Robin]

Hmmmmmm, 7 MM Mauser.
Robin

 

[meketrefe]

Hmmmmmm, 7 MM Mauser.
Robin

nope.

 

[Shoots100]

284 ?

 

[meketrefe]

284 ?

Ding ding! you got it. For some inexplicable reason the 284 is not more popular. Amazing round.

 

[Podmonkey]

I have one:

Fascinating cartridge.

 

[Robin]

Never heard of it.
Robin

 

[96coal449]

I'm very unacknowledged on these odd ball rounds but I am absolutely liking this thread.
Carry on ......

 

[fnfalguy]

5 more. I’ll give this hint. None are “wildcats”.
1 - 577 Snider (Michael)
2
3 - 6.5 Mannlicher-Caracano (Meketrefe)
4
308
30-30
5 - 303 Savage (Meketrefe)
.556

 

[Michael]

#1 and 2 are black powder. Want to say .577 Snider for #1?

 

[1075tech]

#3 - 6.5 Jap with 156gr rn

#5 -7-30 Waters

 

[1075tech]

#1 - 45- 75?, 43 Egyptian?

 

[meketrefe]

I have one:
View attachment 37211
Fascinating cartridge.

7.92x40 from CETME. It is an interesting idea but it has some issues.

 

[meketrefe]

#3 looks more like the 6.5 carcano. The jap has a slight rim.

 

[meketrefe]

#5 looks like the 303 Savage. IMO it cannot be the waters due to the wider base and longer and wider neck.

 

[fnfalguy]

@Michael hit #1, its .577 Snider, and @meketrefe hit # 3 and 5.

 

[Michael]

@fnfalguy is #2 metric or inch? It's a hard one as most black powder cartridges of that era look alike. #4 looks similar to a 8mm lebel but not enough taper in the body.

 

[fnfalguy]

@Michael I’ve seen it described both ways, 1075tech was actually close on one of his guesses for #1. Not 43 Egyptian, but, close

 

[ProgSpear]

I'm very unacknowledged on these odd ball rounds but I am absolutely liking this thread.
Carry on ......

I too am clueless on most of this thread, but find it fascinating.

 

[Podmonkey]

7.92x40 from CETME. It is an interesting idea but it has some issues.

Well that was fast. Poop!

 

[meketrefe]

Well that was fast. Poop!

Lol... also known as the 311 AAC Watch Out lol

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[96coal449]

View attachment 37222

I know .... I know that's to pick the hair off a gnats ass at 2000 yards.

 

[meketrefe]

View attachment 37222

This is one of the incinerators, looks like a 20 or 17.
Come on mang, lets do a bit more realistic calibers! lol

 

[Podmonkey]

This is one of the incinerators, looks like a 20 or 17.
Come on mang, lets do a bit more realistic calibers! lol

Yes. How am I gonna stump you?

 

[Podmonkey]

 

[meketrefe]

An easy one...