Topic: Shooting the 700WTF rifle

[9Shooter]

Fires a 1132 grain projectile. Recoil looks pretty light actually.

700 WTF Rifle, Hand Cannon. Sugar-Sugar

[fastfire]

Wonder if he filed a Form 1 on that boomer?

[Grumblecakes]

thats what i was thinking. when i googled it though some one mentioned that if he can afford to build something custom like this, then he probably can afford a form 1.

fwiw a 1132gr bullet is .16lbs or 2.58 oz. a 168 308 is only  .025lbs.

[onemountain]

Yikes, I can think of more pleasant ways to destroy my remaining good shoulder.

1132 gr bullet at up to 1800 fps... 8146 ft•lbs at the muzzle, with a ~ .330 sectional density (equivalent to a 220 gr .308 bullet). Certainly adequate for whitetails, possibly even good enough for elk, assuming assiduous shot placement and limited range 

Cartridge next to a revolver for scale:


You're right, the recoil looks lighter than I'd expect. Of course, one wonders what it would be like without that muzzle brake (shudder)

[Grumblecakes]

from what i read its a 50bg cut down to 3in and opened up. that gives a decent idea of how big the round is

[fastfire]

Here's the video of him reloading the 700WTF
There is definatly some pucker factor when he seats the primer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M0eSzAGybc8#!

[High Wall]

That tired me out watching it.  Someone should introduce those gents to an arbor press.

[scoob]

Wonder if he filed a Form 1 on that boomer?

From Firearm Blog:

The inventor believes the rifle is not classified by the BATFE as a destructive because it is a sporting weapon. There is sporting weapons, such as shotguns and big bore double rifles, are exempt, the usual procedure it to obtain a letter from the BATFE stating that the particular weapon is a sporting weapon.

No mention of the Form 1 for making a firearm anywhere, but I hope he has that letter for the DD side of things.