Recent content by Karoo

My vote will go for the 300 WSM. There is a reason why the F class guys love it! As stated by the other members you can use a shorter action and therefore save weight. Great proformance and projectiles available. Negatives: The 300 WSM will burn your barrel quicker compare to the 300Win Mag. If...

In my opinion the 300WIN is the best choice of the lot in your situation. Reloading componants and ammo availablity will be plentyful anywhere in the world. Besides that if you learn to shoot that caliber especially when engaing targets or game in the wind, you will have a huge advantage over...

Has anyone yet tried the new Hornady 30cal EDL-M 225gr bullets in 300NM? It has an unbelievable BC and the same configuration than the old A-MAX bullets as far as I understand. Contrary to what everyone says about A-MAX bullets, it is a very good hunting bullet and I am very happy with it's...

Guys, I do Palma target style shooting, long range hunting and I am in the armed forces. I understand both MOA adjustments and Mil adjustments for long range shooting and use them both extensively. I am going to start off by saying I favour Mil adjustments for long range shooting. It is by far...

Great stuff! Send some photo's when the job is done! The 8 twist is going to do a great job on the 230grn Bergers. Especially if you want to start pushing the distance.

Elkhunter, To answer your question, 4 grooves will suit this calibre the best. Regards.

Elkhunter, Please let me do some "digging" and I will get back to you. I do not want to give you the wrong info.

Elkhunter, You will lose on AVERAGE 25fps for every inch that the barrel is shorter between 25" and 30".I would go for a 1:9 twist because of the heavier bullets that you will be using. The faster twist rate will only increace girlscopic stability if you want to start pushing the ranges. I am...

Sable tireur, Thanks for the great information that you gave me. I was trying to get some stuff from the States for my new rifle that I had in mind, but ran into all sorts of problems with the export regulations and the waiting time was too long for me. I did not really wanted to wait more than...

Litehiker, I think what I going to tell you now might surprise you. I will be using a S&B PM2 milrad adjustments with a H59 reticle and Larue mounts. I know the Tremor 2 and 3 very well, but for me I get a bit lost in the reticle pattern of the Tremor reticle. I do speak for only about 5% of...

Litehiker, You are right about the military calibres in Euporpe, but not in GB. We have got plenty of hunters using the .308 Win and some using the .223 Rem. The .308 Win is basically the same calibre except for very small differences to the 7.62. The problem is that it needs to be a deer...

Litehiker, I have decided to go with the Barnard PLM action, Barnard trigger and Barnard's tactical M10 stock, made for it's own action. The PLM action's bolt will be lightly fluited. It will take the AI magazines. It is a very accurate combination. The rifle will be done mid August. I am...

Swamplord, You seemed to have a lot of knowledge with the 300NM. I am new to this forum and really wants to find out more about the 300NM before I get it build. Can you perhaps please tell me the benefits of having a 37 degree shoulder on the cartridge? What does it change to the ballistics of...

Thanks for the advice. I kind of made that decision already, but it just put my mind at ease when I hear it coming from someone else. What is your view on the XLR stock? Is that any good for long range shooting?? What about the reliability??

That makes perfect sense and I could not agree more with you on that one. My question is just how will the 230grn Berger VLD's preform on game? Will the 230grn be a bad choice or will the 215grn Bergers do a better job at longer distances?(Not in regards to having a BC difference but performance...