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I used to own a Rem Sendero in 300 RUM. I also owned a custom 1917 enfield in 458 win mag. had it built heavier to handle recoil better. no brakes on either. I can say that the stock Sendero felt very similar to my 458. very stout and sharp recoil without a brake. manageable. not a...

long range hunting and shooting is so different than any other hunting. a lot of planning, calculating, testing, etc....that is what makes is soooo much fun! get ready to get seriously addicted. I love it. nothing like pulling the trigger on a rifle and hitting a target at 1200 yards!

Hunting is not the same for everyone. Each of us was raised hunting differently. I grew up hunting in Maine. Regarding whitetail...was not legal to drive deer, feed deer, etc. Other states allow that and I could not understand why. Hunters from those states did not know any different, it...

I am thinking the same. my sense is that Rem believes there are enough people who want the ultra mag ammo out there that they are trying to force purchase of loaded ammo. most loaded ammo is premium to boot.

I used to think that....brass shortage due to hoarding.....but have been seeing posts about the shortage for quite a few years. the last time I purchased the RUM brass has to be around 2005-ish. brass can pretty much be easily be found for most other cartridges. I am starting to think they...

I have a general question that I cannot seem to find an answer to. What is going on with the availability of 300RUM and 338 RUM brass? I used to own a Sendero in 300 RUM. no longer own it. recently decided to get back into the long range shooting. I have about 200 cases of 300 RUM. I...

338 Lapua is a great cartridge for use in multi round mags. attached is a pic I recently took. stock factory rifle and affordable scope. I do not feel I would have the ability to shoot any better, even with a custom build. problem with the Lapua is it has a very large cartridge base...

also, I measured C.O.A.L. for my rifle. 3.82" longest length which will fit in my box mag is 3.75" that is the current length. so about 0.07" off the lands. working great so far.

I do not have a chrono to use. never used one. typically stay within load data perimeters and look for signs of pressure. to determine trajectory I just shoot at each distance and keep records of bullet drop. love those Berger bullets. no signs of pressure. in addition, these loads...

I really like the scope. solid. easy to use. nice glass. I like the reticle. I have the SWFA SS 3-15 version on another rifle, the Savage FCP HS 300 win mag. other than a difference in power, it is really hard to tell the difference looking thru the scope. that 3-15 is a great scope...

Hi Phil, thanks for the info. I loaded up a few, 3 rounds at each load, 0.4 load differences from minimum to max. I attached a pic of the favorite load so far. love it.

So, finally set up my long range rig.... Savage 110 FCP HS 338 Lapua (all stock) SWFA SS HD 5-20, with sunshade SWFA rings. (low mount) Harris Bipod sandbag rear support Lapua brass Berger 300gr Elite Hunter bullets Hodgden H1000 powder. attached is my best load.... worked up...

Help. I am looking for the min/max load data for the 338 Lapua using Hodgdon H1000 and the Berger 300gr Elite Hunter bullets. Berger lists 81-85.2gr. this range is much lower when compared to what others are using from reading online posts. seems like people are using loads in the...

forgot to add. the last 2 shots were on the 1" red square, right lower target. all other shots were sighting in the scope.

did some barrel break in and sighting with both the 338 Lapua and the 300 win mag this weekend. shot the Sellier& Bellot 250gr match for the 338. attached is a pic of the target. 210 yards. I am impressed so far. last couple rounds about 1 inch at 210 yards. I will be spending more time...