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<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 319809" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>Thanks everyone!</p><p> </p><p>Just the sorta info i was hoping to get.</p><p> </p><p>It's looking like 5x affirmations for the .300 Win, though the .300 RUM is well-regarded and 1 illustration of and 2x suggestions for what .300 WSM can do.</p><p> </p><p>I'm definitely OK with adding a muzzle-brake, i simply didn't think of it. lightbulb </p><p> </p><p>If a muzzle-brake made the .300 RUM shoot like a pussycat w/no downside (aside from blast while at the range) why not? As i'm thinking it through, there shouldn't be any ballistic affect, right?</p><p> </p><p>Any suggestions for a "good" muzzle-brake (brand/type/price/etc)?</p><p> </p><p>I'm honestly surprised to hear there isn't more throat erosion using the .300 RUM. I'm thinking that higher velocities and more-powder burn seems like a natural place to eat up some barrel life (eg .220 Swift).</p><p> </p><p>In terms of energy deposit on target, i'm all for more is better within what is "acceptable" levels of shootability (recoil, muzzle blast, cost for ammo/components). I've never lost a deer that i shot at and wouldn't want to loose an elk b/c i choose the wrong platform given their strength. I know powerful cartridges cannot compensate for crappy marksmanship and boiler-room, 1-shot kills are my goal.</p><p> </p><p>To me and my ignorance, it's hard to argue with flat trajectory and tons of power when looking to go elk hunting.</p><p> </p><p>Admittedly, i have *never* been elk hunting - it's a long-held dream of mine. I'm simply wanting to make sure i have the right medicine for the matter at hand and cartridge selection is of primary consideration (along with ensuring excellent marksmanship, proper bullet and bullet placement). </p><p> </p><p>If accuracy is all the same between bullet choices, I'm thinking that the Swift Scirocco in 180gr would be a great bullet for the terminal velocities the .300 RUM enables. Any thoughts?</p><p> </p><p>Again, thanks so much for all the advice/info!</p><p> </p><p>PS - that was a *really* nice looking bear! I'd be in those woods with something bigger than .30cal 'cause i'm a big 'ol chicken!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 319809, member: 20646"] Thanks everyone! Just the sorta info i was hoping to get. It's looking like 5x affirmations for the .300 Win, though the .300 RUM is well-regarded and 1 illustration of and 2x suggestions for what .300 WSM can do. I'm definitely OK with adding a muzzle-brake, i simply didn't think of it. lightbulb If a muzzle-brake made the .300 RUM shoot like a pussycat w/no downside (aside from blast while at the range) why not? As i'm thinking it through, there shouldn't be any ballistic affect, right? Any suggestions for a "good" muzzle-brake (brand/type/price/etc)? I'm honestly surprised to hear there isn't more throat erosion using the .300 RUM. I'm thinking that higher velocities and more-powder burn seems like a natural place to eat up some barrel life (eg .220 Swift). In terms of energy deposit on target, i'm all for more is better within what is "acceptable" levels of shootability (recoil, muzzle blast, cost for ammo/components). I've never lost a deer that i shot at and wouldn't want to loose an elk b/c i choose the wrong platform given their strength. I know powerful cartridges cannot compensate for crappy marksmanship and boiler-room, 1-shot kills are my goal. To me and my ignorance, it's hard to argue with flat trajectory and tons of power when looking to go elk hunting. Admittedly, i have *never* been elk hunting - it's a long-held dream of mine. I'm simply wanting to make sure i have the right medicine for the matter at hand and cartridge selection is of primary consideration (along with ensuring excellent marksmanship, proper bullet and bullet placement). If accuracy is all the same between bullet choices, I'm thinking that the Swift Scirocco in 180gr would be a great bullet for the terminal velocities the .300 RUM enables. Any thoughts? Again, thanks so much for all the advice/info! PS - that was a *really* nice looking bear! I'd be in those woods with something bigger than .30cal 'cause i'm a big 'ol chicken!!!! [/QUOTE]
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