Opinions on a can for a 338 federal AR-10

david mitchell · Sep 8, 2010

I have my first can a SWR 22, now looking for opinions on using a 338 for both a 308 and the 338. My experience is limited and would like recommendations from others. Love this forum.

Thanks,

Dock Rocker · Sep 9, 2010

AAC all the way. You will not be disappointed.

themcfarland · Sep 9, 2010

pfft, AAC if you want to be raped.. check out the local providers, you have freeman machine and he in Mississippi and Rockmup who is in Louisiana, they both can custom make you what you want in the material you want..

hdfinder47 · Sep 9, 2010

AAC. You get what you pay for in a competative market.

goteron · Sep 10, 2010

The TiTan is pretty impressive. AAC may have some issues with the way they run their business, but you cannot discount their great products. Element, Ti-Rants, M42K, etc.

david mitchell · Sep 10, 2010

Rockemup,
What can I expect from using a 338 can on a 308? I want to use local products if they are value/cost effective.

Thanks

Freeman Machine · Sep 10, 2010

If the can is made for the .338 and is quiet enuff on it, you should love it on a .308. if you want to hear one of mine on your rifles, PM me and we can get together.

Landry308 · Sep 10, 2010

Most available .338 cans are intended for the .338 Lapua, etc. I think if you put one of those on an AR10 it would be way overkill and overheavy. Don't think you'd be happy with the balance and size. You may want to consider a .308 sized can, bored out to .338. One of the custom makers mentioned should be able to help you. May even want to look at a titanium can.

david mitchell · Sep 11, 2010

Uhmmm, bored 308 titanium sounds really good. This will fit both the AR-10 and a Kimber Montana in 338 Federal. Sounds like a plan is coming together. Who would build this and how much?
Thanks :cool:

rockmup · Sep 11, 2010

david mitchell said:
Uhmmm, bored 308 titanium sounds really good. This will fit both the AR-10 and a Kimber Montana in 338 Federal. Sounds like a plan is coming together. Who would build this and how much?
Thanks

Jennings made you an offer. Take him up on it seriously. You will not be disappointed. Dont get in a hurry

I also would do it in a SS body. SS blast baffle. Not many times do you get to test drive something like this first. You wont be disappointed
Dont believe the bs about "home built cans" thats far from what these are. And one of us has been doing it for 10yrs.

david mitchell · Sep 11, 2010

Thanks, PMed to make contact. I have no sub sonic for either caliber and would like to keep stock barrels for cost. 338 federal is a necked up 308. any body have recommended loads for loading sub sonic for these calibers?

rockmup · Sep 11, 2010

I dont shoot subs so Im no help there

You can pm TDH here on the board though. He has a SS .338 suppressor

mickey · Sep 11, 2010

If you want to check one of Freeman's 308 cans out and you are in this neck of the woods give me a ring. My .308 can he built just got transferred to me and im itchin' to dump some rounds down it.

mickey · Sep 11, 2010

as for a subsonic concoction.............
http://members.shaw.ca/cronhelm/DevelopSubsonic.html

themcfarland · Sep 11, 2010

you got yours already, mines still in purgatory.....

mickey · Sep 11, 2010

themcfarland said:
you got yours already, mines still in purgatory.....

Yep! picked it up last weekend.

david mitchell · Sep 12, 2010

Mickey,
Really good info on sub sonic loading.
Thanks

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