.425 barrel opinions

[Donzie]

I came across a barrel blank with a bore diameter of .425.
HMM... i have 98 actions and a 17 action
any thoughts(other than a Welby)???????

[wombat12]

"Standard" choices are going to be very limited. 425 Wesley Richards actually calls for a .435 diameter bullet. A-Square loads a 425 Express, based on a 300 Win Mag case shortened to 2.550 . This is loaded with a .423 diameter bullet. In the area of wildcats, a 284 Winchester case expanded to .422/.423 would make a good cartridge for brown bear or moose. Because of the rebated rim and overall length this would require very little modification of the Mauser action. Huntington offers a fair selection of Woodleigh bullets in .422/.423. Only way to get a true .425 bullet would be to swag down Barnes or Woodleigh .435 bullets designed for the 425 Wesley Richards. Probably been done by someone somewhere, but think you'd be able to attach your pet name on it without fear of copyright infringement!

[Donzie]

I'm thinking .425 express. then i can keep the Enfield for my 375 H&H project.
maybe even neck down a 444 marlin ?

[wombat12]

I'm thinking .425 express. then i can keep the Enfield for my 375 H&H project.
maybe even neck down a 444 marlin ?

Noticed on the A-Square site that they don't currently show the 425 Express. Might want to consider necking up the 7mm Rem mag to get the longer neck.

[Donzie]

thanks for the heads up