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wildcat [message #20169]

Thu, 28 February 2013 09:45

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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I designed a wildcat 20 years ago, that is the best deer killer I have ever had. I wanted a 150 yard woods handgun. I got it.
After 2 years of research and developement I took a 45/70 case and blew it out and necked it down to accept 44 mag bullets. I used 44 cal contender barrels to ream out the chamber, rcbs dies, and 300 gr xtp bullets at 1750-1850 fps. Clymer made my reamer. The combination turned out to be a wicked whitetail killer , hence was named
445WWK. I use it every year and have shot many deer with it , one at 175 yards. Best thing I ever did, besides marrying my wife, in case she is reading this.

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Re: wildcat [message #20174 is a reply to message #20169]

Thu, 28 February 2013 10:18

gemihur
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Registered: March 2012
Location: Ridgelines of Virginia

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I have often considered the 45-70 for the parent case of a potential wildcat, just because of the sheer volume the case affords, but was always told that the black powder origins of the case' design provided a less than desirable web thickness and therefore the 444 marlin and 375 win were better choices.
I am really glad to see your posting and hear that somebody bucked traditional presumptions and succeeded despite all the JDJ and Bullberry followers.
I am curious tho' as to what loads that you might suggest?
Thanks, man! You get 'em!
Jimmy
Cool

Think twice...shoot once.

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Re: wildcat [message #20177 is a reply to message #20174]

Thu, 28 February 2013 11:31

Crubear
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Registered: March 2010
Location: NW Georgia

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Pics!!!!

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: wildcat [message #20190 is a reply to message #20174]

Thu, 28 February 2013 16:33

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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I use 45.0 of IMR-4198,Fed 215, 12.5" barrel,300 XTP, I get 1750 fps in the muzzle tamer barrel and 1850 fps in straight tube @12.5".
I use a 2x leupold and it will shoot as good as you are. I have shot 1-2" groups @ 100 yards off a bench...WWKMAG

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Re: wildcat [message #20191 is a reply to message #20177]

Thu, 28 February 2013 16:34

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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I have not figured out how to send pics yet.

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Re: wildcat [message #20219 is a reply to message #20191]

Fri, 01 March 2013 00:45

littleking
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Registered: January 2008
Location: Columbus, OH

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wwkmag wrote on Thu, 28 February 2013 16:34

I have not figured out how to send pics yet.

would you interested in writing an article about this with photos? I'd like to post in on the front page of the website.

eric@sarakaitis.com

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Re: wildcat [message #20234 is a reply to message #20219]

Fri, 01 March 2013 10:53

lepcur
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Registered: April 2011
Location: Westpoint,Ca.

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Heck Mike, It sounds like your round would be plenty for elk at moderate range also and should penetrate well also, I'm guessing when you hit the whiteys with it you usually get complete pass throughs. Mike

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Re: wildcat [message #20384 is a reply to message #20219]

Tue, 05 March 2013 10:12

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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I could write a article, and figure out how to do pics. If anyone would like pics sooner send me your email.

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Re: wildcat [message #20385 is a reply to message #20234]

Tue, 05 March 2013 10:14

wwkmag
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Registered: January 2013
Location: Maine

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Mike I have numerous bullets that I have found by feeling the skin on the off shoulder. Usually there is as bump and cut the bullet out, the 300 xtp is great. Mike..WWK

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