Comments on: Kirby Allen Rolls Out 300 Raptor — Big Case, Big Performance

By: Boz

Boz — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 22:18:21 +0000

Very impressive looking cases, well done Kirby.
Having designed over 50 wildcats myself, I totally agree with Kirby …
Barrel life is all about not putting more than three rounds down at a time, then letting the barrel cool right down, after shooting, keeping the throat polished.
All wildcats have there purpose Kirbys are the “top fuel” they appeal to serious Hunter, who loves, and wants raw power…flat trajectories … minimal wind drift … Quick humane kills. Isn’t that what long range hunting is all about.

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:15:06 +0000

Im impressed with the cartridge and performance. The posts that were negative just a sample of the general group that think they know it all. They have no idea of why how need or any knowledge about cartridges of this class. Im impressed. I shoot F class. I love beating the 6 and 6.5 cartridges i call those woman rounds. My wife shoots a 6.5X284 and does well with it. But especially if it is windy my 300 pegasus does a better job bucking the wind. Yes i wear barrels out but the performance is worth it. Im launching 220 mks at about 3200. The cartridge will do more but the above load is most accurate in my rifle. Im seriously considering this cartridge for a new rifle. I already have target rifles in 300 pegasus and 30-378 weatherby and my first heavy target rifle in 300 win mag. The barrel weighs 17 pounds. Every one tells me win mag not accurate because the belt. Then they see the target. I headspace it off the shoulder. lol The reason i want to build one on this cartridge is mainly because the cartridge isn’t well known at least ware I shoot. And no one i know has one. lol honestly show off. A O Ackley necked down a 50 bmg to 30 cal. Don’t have that one that is way overboard. People that have to use a woman class cartridge is mainly because they can’t shoot a big 30 due to recoil. It took me some time to get used to the increased recoil but if you can get past that it will make you a better shooter all around. That’s why most use little cartridges. When someone challenges me i tell them they have to beat my wife. lol great cartridge.

By: Oskar Linder

Oskar Linder — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 13:38:10 +0000

Kirby Allen. Im glad to read your words and follow ur buildings of real magnums!. Take care of the barrel its a good way to carry of the barrel life and important for precision to. What funny 30′ do you think would be possible to build in a tikka t3?

By: bill

bill — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:23:47 +0000

I have contacted Allen Precision several time by email to get production time on product and I never get a straight answer. Can anyone tell me now long it took to get a rifle delivered once they ordered it.

By: DanConzo

DanConzo — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:51:43 +0000

Great work and keep doing it.

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:47:22 +0000

I too, don’t understand all the negativity. If someone wants to produce a high performance round why would others criticize so much. Jealousy maybe? I have some high stepping calibers also and have heard all the awful barrel burning stories. I shot a 22-250 ackley pushing 55 grainers 4100 fps from 1991 to 2010 and after pulling barrel to rechamber with a match spec reamer the borescope showed no niticeable throat erosion. Accounted for many kills over 600 yards on groundhogs including a 741 yd one shot kill. Enjoyed article Kirby!

By: goatsie

goatsie — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:48:59 +0000

Great work! I really appreciate someone who puts forward the time and effort to push the limits!

By: ken

ken — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:41:11 +0000

I too do not understand the negative comments. Because some people are satisfied with the run of the mill stuff out there, why knock someone pushing the envelope? Thats how great thing develope. I have a 338 Sniper tactical that is very similar ballistically to this round. Can push 300 grain bullets to 3500 ft/second. It is much more accurate at 3200 ft./second. I love shooting it. Yes it is expensive, but great fun to shoot. I say keep up the great work. I find these long range shooters fastenating!

By: barnes man

barnes man — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:32:12 +0000

wow kirby u do great work i hope to purchase one of your rifles one day when i can afford it. im curiouse to see what u get out of the 338 raptor.

By: Roarke

Roarke — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:43:30 +0000

I do not understand the negativity of the first few posts, especially given this is a website essentially devoted to wildcat or formerly known as wildcat cartridges.

Until the Lord Almighty blesses us with the 6 Heaven cartridge, complete with rifles and handloads created by the angels, mortal men will need to continue innovating.

Keep doing what you’re doing, Kirby.