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<blockquote data-quote="QuietTexan" data-source="post: 2658953" data-attributes="member: 116181"><p>Oh man, then yes go BIG and don't look back. I have a 300 RUM and 30 Shermans, I think both are good choices. 30SM is a 300 PRC improved, and 300 PRC is a "better mousetrap" (relatively) version of the 300 Win Mag - I set my benchmark at being able to hit 3k FPS, and the 30SM can hit 3k FPS with the 245. There are so many big muzzle brakes available now that recoil isn't really a problem anymore, put a 5-port 30cal brake on a well-fitting stock and you'll be fine. That's one of the best parts of designing from a clean sheet - you can get exactly the stock you need that fits you, which is a big part of managing recoil.</p><p></p><p>You said you didn't want to get into the 338 game yet...... 338 Edge is a 300 RUM necked up to 338, so if you build something RUM capable now (3.9-4.0" Wyatt's box with action cut to match) you can step up to a solid 338 chamber with just a barrel change in the future. The RUMs do have COL issues that have to be mitigated (once, up front, then they're fine) but there's a benefit in that you won't need the bigger bolt face like 338 Lapua or 300 Norma.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>My wallet voted for 30-338 LMI throated for the 245s, that's what I'm building next to be a step up from my 30 Shermans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietTexan, post: 2658953, member: 116181"] Oh man, then yes go BIG and don't look back. I have a 300 RUM and 30 Shermans, I think both are good choices. 30SM is a 300 PRC improved, and 300 PRC is a "better mousetrap" (relatively) version of the 300 Win Mag - I set my benchmark at being able to hit 3k FPS, and the 30SM can hit 3k FPS with the 245. There are so many big muzzle brakes available now that recoil isn't really a problem anymore, put a 5-port 30cal brake on a well-fitting stock and you'll be fine. That's one of the best parts of designing from a clean sheet - you can get exactly the stock you need that fits you, which is a big part of managing recoil. You said you didn't want to get into the 338 game yet...... 338 Edge is a 300 RUM necked up to 338, so if you build something RUM capable now (3.9-4.0" Wyatt's box with action cut to match) you can step up to a solid 338 chamber with just a barrel change in the future. The RUMs do have COL issues that have to be mitigated (once, up front, then they're fine) but there's a benefit in that you won't need the bigger bolt face like 338 Lapua or 300 Norma. My wallet voted for 30-338 LMI throated for the 245s, that's what I'm building next to be a step up from my 30 Shermans. [/QUOTE]
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