Seems like every time you turn around these days someone is bringing out a new cartridge. We all know that Ruger brought out the 375 Ruger last year, Marlin with thier 308 Express, and Thompson Center with thier 30TC.
Now Ruger has shortened thier 375 case and topped it off with a 30 and 338 caliber bullet. Ruger calls it the RCM (Ruger Compact Magnum). Looks cool and maybe the 338 RCM will take off a little faster than the 325 WSM. It also might crowd the 338 Federal a little. Here is a link to some stats on the RCM cartridges;
RCM's Hornady has also come up with a 6.5 cal "bench rest" cartridge called the 6.5 Creedmoor. Neat little bugger, basically a shortened 260 Rem. Here is a link to some data;
6.5 Creedmoor I was surfing around last night and came across a new cartridge from Federal, the 327 Magnum. Basically a 32 H&R case lengthened some and a little more power. I know Dan Wesson was working on a 32 Super Mag that never saw the light of day but there are a few pieces of brass out and about. If anybody has a few extra pieces I would love to have a couple for my collection, thanks. The 327 really interests me not so much in the little revolver for self defence but in a 15" Encore tube. Might be a good little death to charlies round. Here is a link to the 327 Federal Magnum.
327 Federal Magnum As far as new goes I really like the 17 Rem Fireball, and if Rem is smart they will bring out the 20 fireball. That would be a cool little round. The 20 cal carz is really gaining ground. Now for some wishfull thinking; Rem should bring the XP center grip back out in the 17 and 20 Fireball with a 12" barrel. That would ROCK!! I know I'd have one of each.
So with all the new rounds in the last couple years what are you guys looking to buy, or better yet what would you like to see come out next??
