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| − | The '''.366 DGW''' is a wildcat cartridge that was | + | The '''.366 DGW''' is a wildcat cartridge that was designed by Maine gunsmith Judson Stewart Bailey, and named after its original creator, [[David G. Walker]]. |
== Development == | == Development == | ||
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== Ballistics == | == Ballistics == | ||
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| + | The ballistic data below is from [[Cartridges of the World]] 14th Edition, sourced from Judson Bailey. | ||
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! Bullet Type & Weight (gr.) !! Powder Type !! Powder Charge (gr.) !! Velocity (ft/s) !! Energy (ft lbs) !! Source | ! Bullet Type & Weight (gr.) !! Powder Type !! Powder Charge (gr.) !! Velocity (ft/s) !! Energy (ft lbs) !! Source | ||
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| − | | Nosler 250 gr. | + | | Nosler Boat Tail 250 gr. || IMR4350 || 98.0 gr. || 3,253 ft/s || 5,875 ft/s || Judson Bailey |
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| − | | Nosler 286 gr. || IMR7828 || 103.0 gr. || 3,020 ft/s || 5,775 ft lbs || Judson Bailey | + | | Nosler Partition 286 gr. || IMR7828 || 103.0 gr. || 3,020 ft/s || 5,775 ft lbs || Judson Bailey |
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| − | | Swift 300 gr. | + | | Swift A-Frame 300 gr. || H4831 || 97.0 || 2,911 ft/s || 5,607 ft lbs || Judson Bailey |
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| + | == Actual Use == | ||
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| + | Frank Barnes notes that a rifle chambered in the .366 DGW is strictly a custom proposition. It appears rifles such as the Ruger No. 1 single-shot and converted Enfield P14 rifles have proven to be suitable candidates. | ||
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| + | He also suggests that various rifles including Beretta/Sako TRG-s and longer Brno ZKK 602 and CZ actions would be suitable as well. | ||
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| + | Reloading dies ''may'' still be available from [https://www.rcbs.com/ RCBS] (we couldn't confirm this), and caliber-correct bullets are available from manufacturers such as Nosler, Swift, Woodleigh, Barnes and Speer, if one were so inclined. | ||
[[Category: Wildcat Cartridges]] | [[Category: Wildcat Cartridges]] | ||
[[Category: Centerfire Rifle Cartridges]] | [[Category: Centerfire Rifle Cartridges]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:44, 27 May 2023
The .366 DGW is a wildcat cartridge that was designed by Maine gunsmith Judson Stewart Bailey, and named after its original creator, David G. Walker.
Development
According to Frank Barnes' "Cartridges of the World" (14th Edition), "Walker's idea was to achive optimum performance from the .416 Rigby parent case, directly necking it down to accept .366 (9.3mm) bullets.
With a .24-inch barrel propelling high sectional density and ballistic coefficient bullets at relatively low pressures, Bailey believes the .366 DGW will shoot flatter and out-penetrate the Remington Ultra Magnums, the .338 Lapua, and the .338/378 Weatherby.
In 2001, Bailey successfully hunted with the cartridge in South Africa, taking zebra, kudu, warthog, wildebeest, nyala, blesbok, and gemsbok.
Ballistics
The ballistic data below is from Cartridges of the World 14th Edition, sourced from Judson Bailey.
| Bullet Type & Weight (gr.) | Powder Type | Powder Charge (gr.) | Velocity (ft/s) | Energy (ft lbs) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nosler Boat Tail 250 gr. | IMR4350 | 98.0 gr. | 3,253 ft/s | 5,875 ft/s | Judson Bailey |
| Nosler Partition 286 gr. | IMR7828 | 103.0 gr. | 3,020 ft/s | 5,775 ft lbs | Judson Bailey |
| Swift A-Frame 300 gr. | H4831 | 97.0 | 2,911 ft/s | 5,607 ft lbs | Judson Bailey |
Actual Use
Frank Barnes notes that a rifle chambered in the .366 DGW is strictly a custom proposition. It appears rifles such as the Ruger No. 1 single-shot and converted Enfield P14 rifles have proven to be suitable candidates.
He also suggests that various rifles including Beretta/Sako TRG-s and longer Brno ZKK 602 and CZ actions would be suitable as well.
Reloading dies may still be available from RCBS (we couldn't confirm this), and caliber-correct bullets are available from manufacturers such as Nosler, Swift, Woodleigh, Barnes and Speer, if one were so inclined.
