Yes, you've got a MKV, but you've got the wrong bolt. As has been stated, you're .240 has the case head diameter of a .30-06. As I remember the MKV bolt head, the ejector is a plunger placed to press on the outer edge of the case. I believe that opening up the bolt head would not be a possibility. You'd need to replace the entire bolt - if it would even fit in your action - what I don't know is if you've got a scaled down "Mini MKV" , or a big action with a small opening in a large bolt face. If the latter is the case, you could scrounge up a big MKV bolt from somewhere, but you a still going to have to figure out the magazine.
Better to buy the rifle you want in this case than to rework that particular platform.
If it takes a 30/06 case then a .35 Whelen or a .338/06 would make a nice rifle with a bit of thump to it. They aren't a .460, but are respectable cartridges for anything in North America.
Reason obeys itself; and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
If it takes a 30/06 case then a .35 Whelen or a .338/06 would make a nice rifle with a bit of thump to it. They aren't a .460, but are respectable cartridges for anything in North America.
If he indeed did smell of cabbage it was because of his camo uniform. He literally wore vegetation. Hence his forum nick, "the Schrub"
Oops! I quoted the wrong post, LOL!!!
Daddy, what's an enabler?
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Would you believe there used to be a fella that frequented this place that could make hits at those distances using his toe?
Meh. Glad he's gone. Our charity could only last so long. He'd put a rattle can paint job on a nice gun then post crappy pics of it here looking for approval, and we'd have to say, ''Gee........... yeah............ That looks swell.'' :roll:
Felt sorry for the guy.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
Meh. Glad he's gone. Our charity could only last so long. He'd put a rattle can paint job on a nice gun then post crappy pics of it here looking for approval, and we'd have to say, ''Gee........... yeah............ That looks swell.'' :roll:
Yes, you've got a MKV, but you've got the wrong bolt. As has been stated, you're .240 has the case head diameter of a .30-06. As I remember the MKV bolt head, the ejector is a plunger placed to press on the outer edge of the case. I believe that opening up the bolt head would not be a possibility. You'd need to replace the entire bolt - if it would even fit in your action - what I don't know is if you've got a scaled down "Mini MKV" , or a big action with a small opening in a large bolt face. If the latter is the case, you could scrounge up a big MKV bolt from somewhere, but you a still going to have to figure out the magazine.
Better to buy the rifle you want in this case than to rework that particular platform.
Now there folks is my answer! Good job explaining it.:up:
Now there folks is my answer! Good job explaining it.:up:
Yeah, but you haven't told him your action is 9 lugs. That's what you told me anyway. If it's 9 lugs then it's the regular big bolt with a small opening. The 6 lug would be the smaller bolt.
Daddy, what's an enabler?
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Mako,
Okay, seems like there has been a restart, which is good.
Throwing out distance claims in a vague manner will never be without questions or challenges here.
It is not that we don't believe it can be done effectively on first shot connections.
I enjoy LR shooting and LR hunting.
You threw out some info to us on game kills, but never answered any of the questions.
I have shot Ruger's that were capable of making kills on big game beyond 600 yards.
You did tell us you have a 3-9 Weatherby scope on your Ruger 300 WM and were using Nosler and or Sierra bullets (Which bullet type by Sierra and Nosler?).
Your rifle is zeroed at what distance?
So, on the head shots, the distances were...?
When shooting head shots your shooting position was...?
Your 600+ yard kills were head shots or heart/lungs?
How many shots per animal? Shooting position? What was the wind speed and angle? How did you adjust for bullet drop and wind correction?
You asked me how far I was capable of making a head shot. I have never done a head shot to date.
I sure don't have a problem shooting for the head, but I would rather shoot for a larger target area myself.
To answer your question though, IF I were to make that kind of a shot, in good conditions, prone with one of my XP's or MOA's that I use for hunting, it would be beyond 300 yards though for a max. I am just an odd duck when it comes to weapons choices:jester:
Since I asked you specifics, I sure don't mind stating some either.
This is, IF, the conditions are good and the animal is calm and I am calm.
Chamberings I would be willing to use for that would be in a rifle (only have one) 6.5x47 Lapua. But I have never used it for hunting though.
In Specialty Handguns: 6.5-284, 6.5-06, 6.5 Leopard (WSM), 284 Win, 7mm SAUM, 7mm WSM, and 7mm Rem Mag Imp. Bullets will either be Berger VLD's, Hornady A-Max's, or JLK's.
All of my zeroes are at 100 yards. All of these rigs have been chronographed, and the drops confirmed way past the distances being discussed. Each rig has a drop chart attached.
All of the scopes either have a MOA reticle and or target turrets, or both. They are 5-20, 6.5-20, 6-24, 8.5-25 or 8-32 in terms of magnification. I have used a 3.5-15, 4.5-14, and a 4-16 for hunting but typically I use the higher magnification variables.
I've always admired people like Ernie that actually can make long range shots. I've played around with long range attempts long enough to know how difficult it is. I've shot two three shot groups of 7/8" with my Sako 7mm rem mag at a range from a concrete bench and several minutes between shots and at 12x magnification. Last season I wanted to shoot a doe that walked out in a clearcut at a ranged 285yds and from sitting on the ground with my shooting sticks and the 3.5x10 Burris on my .35 whelen set at 10x, my crosshairs went from the top of her back, down to her belly with every beat of my heart. Needless to say I didn't take the shot and I was aiming for a much larger area than the head.
Thanks fishead!
I enjoy shooting at distance.
Next week I will be doing a lot of field shooting under time and physical exertion out to and beyond 1K. I will have a good spotter, which will be very, very helpful!
Jerry,
Looks like you were right.
That being said, putting good info out there for lurkers is worth it, irregardless of the OP.
I've always admired people like Ernie that actually can make long range shots. I've played around with long range attempts long enough to know how difficult it is. I've shot two three shot groups of 7/8" with my Sako 7mm rem mag at a range from a concrete bench and several minutes between shots and at 12x magnification. Last season I wanted to shoot a doe that walked out in a clearcut at a ranged 285yds and from sitting on the ground with my shooting sticks and the 3.5x10 Burris on my .35 whelen set at 10x, my crosshairs went from the top of her back, down to her belly with every beat of my heart. Needless to say I didn't take the shot and I was aiming for a much larger area than the head.
:agree:
Daddy, what's an enabler?
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
I hit a deer in the head at a lasered 280 yds. It was an accident, and I had estimated the range to be 310. I don't know that I'll ever try for the head, but there is no doubt as to it's effectiveness when done right.
Some threads I read for information. Others I read for entertainment value.
I hit a deer in the head at a lasered 280 yds. It was an accident, and I had estimated the range to be 310. I don't know that I'll ever try for the head, but there is no doubt as to it's effectiveness when done right.
One year while pheasant hunting in Wisconsin, I shot a squirrel in the head from the hip with a Ruger standard .22lr and the guys that I was walking the railroad tracks with were awestruck. I acted like it was a common occurrence and let them think that I really was that good. The odds of my ever doing that again are pretty dang slim.
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He was rather cute, for a dude.
Ok, you got me..
You mean that sucker that I got to dial in my .338 Federal?
Yeah, that was the guy.
No way anyone could make a long range shot by using their toe.:worthy:
Was that a sitting/leaning position?:tooth:
"The Un-Tactical"
Yes, you've got a MKV, but you've got the wrong bolt. As has been stated, you're .240 has the case head diameter of a .30-06. As I remember the MKV bolt head, the ejector is a plunger placed to press on the outer edge of the case. I believe that opening up the bolt head would not be a possibility. You'd need to replace the entire bolt - if it would even fit in your action - what I don't know is if you've got a scaled down "Mini MKV" , or a big action with a small opening in a large bolt face. If the latter is the case, you could scrounge up a big MKV bolt from somewhere, but you a still going to have to figure out the magazine.
Better to buy the rifle you want in this case than to rework that particular platform.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
If he indeed did smell of cabbage it was because of his camo uniform. He literally wore vegetation. Hence his forum nick, "the Schrub"
Oops! I quoted the wrong post, LOL!!!
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Meh. Glad he's gone. Our charity could only last so long. He'd put a rattle can paint job on a nice gun then post crappy pics of it here looking for approval, and we'd have to say, ''Gee........... yeah............ That looks swell.'' :roll:
Felt sorry for the guy.
"The Un-Tactical"
If he indeed did smell of cabbage it was because of his camo uniform. He literally wore vegetation. Hence his forum nick, "the Schrub"
Now I got it right! I don't know how I quoted Jerm on this.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Now there folks is my answer! Good job explaining it.:up:
Yeah, but you haven't told him your action is 9 lugs. That's what you told me anyway. If it's 9 lugs then it's the regular big bolt with a small opening. The 6 lug would be the smaller bolt.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Okay, seems like there has been a restart, which is good.
Throwing out distance claims in a vague manner will never be without questions or challenges here.
It is not that we don't believe it can be done effectively on first shot connections.
I enjoy LR shooting and LR hunting.
You threw out some info to us on game kills, but never answered any of the questions.
I have shot Ruger's that were capable of making kills on big game beyond 600 yards.
You did tell us you have a 3-9 Weatherby scope on your Ruger 300 WM and were using Nosler and or Sierra bullets (Which bullet type by Sierra and Nosler?).
Your rifle is zeroed at what distance?
So, on the head shots, the distances were...?
When shooting head shots your shooting position was...?
Your 600+ yard kills were head shots or heart/lungs?
How many shots per animal? Shooting position? What was the wind speed and angle? How did you adjust for bullet drop and wind correction?
You asked me how far I was capable of making a head shot. I have never done a head shot to date.
I sure don't have a problem shooting for the head, but I would rather shoot for a larger target area myself.
To answer your question though, IF I were to make that kind of a shot, in good conditions, prone with one of my XP's or MOA's that I use for hunting, it would be beyond 300 yards though for a max. I am just an odd duck when it comes to weapons choices:jester:
Since I asked you specifics, I sure don't mind stating some either.
This is, IF, the conditions are good and the animal is calm and I am calm.
Chamberings I would be willing to use for that would be in a rifle (only have one) 6.5x47 Lapua. But I have never used it for hunting though.
In Specialty Handguns: 6.5-284, 6.5-06, 6.5 Leopard (WSM), 284 Win, 7mm SAUM, 7mm WSM, and 7mm Rem Mag Imp. Bullets will either be Berger VLD's, Hornady A-Max's, or JLK's.
All of my zeroes are at 100 yards. All of these rigs have been chronographed, and the drops confirmed way past the distances being discussed. Each rig has a drop chart attached.
All of the scopes either have a MOA reticle and or target turrets, or both. They are 5-20, 6.5-20, 6-24, 8.5-25 or 8-32 in terms of magnification. I have used a 3.5-15, 4.5-14, and a 4-16 for hunting but typically I use the higher magnification variables.
"The Un-Tactical"
Jerry
Just giving a chance for a restart.
"The Un-Tactical"
I enjoy shooting at distance.
Next week I will be doing a lot of field shooting under time and physical exertion out to and beyond 1K. I will have a good spotter, which will be very, very helpful!
Jerry,
Looks like you were right.
That being said, putting good info out there for lurkers is worth it, irregardless of the OP.
"The Un-Tactical"
:agree:
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
One year while pheasant hunting in Wisconsin, I shot a squirrel in the head from the hip with a Ruger standard .22lr and the guys that I was walking the railroad tracks with were awestruck. I acted like it was a common occurrence and let them think that I really was that good. The odds of my ever doing that again are pretty dang slim.