Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
1st post and thinking new LR hunting rig.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 320277" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>Thanks all-around Mark and especially for prayer! We *live* on prayer - no joke - especially when we consider what we have to listen to 6 times a day, everyday, in Arabic.</p><p> </p><p>That's a good word on the .300 WSM - i'm not a fan of the "belt" either. Though i've had excellent accuracy with the .300 Win rifles i've fired, i believe it's more a result of the work put into gunsmithing and load development.</p><p> </p><p>I'm also interested in your comment about the additional encumbrance a muzzle-brake adds to barrel length. I've never used one, though heard 'em at the range before. I'm also a spot/stalk/engage kinda hunter, though if a specific individual animal requires it, i *definitely* use set-up/ambush type hunting. That means a muzzle-brake may not be all gain and no loss.</p><p> </p><p>Another dilemma. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p> </p><p>At this juncture, i'm pretty well convinced the .300 RUM will be my next long-range hunting rig. That is if fits in my donor action because i simply can't afford to be buying everything.</p><p> </p><p>My wish list was:</p><p>1) huge down-range - ahem, SMACK!!! I know it's not on par with say a .340/.378 Weatherby, but the .300 RUM, from all accounts, will definitely punch an elk properly while still being "reasonable" for long-ranging whitetails, muleys, and maybe antelope one day.</p><p> </p><p>2) flat trajectory over long-distance</p><p> </p><p>3) manageable recoil</p><p> </p><p>4) good component selection (lotsa .30cal bullet choices available)</p><p> </p><p>So now i'm needing to read up on the stalk-ability of muzzle-brake endowed rifles.... Seems like the "carry" mode will have alot to do with this and what foliage i may have to go through in hunting.</p><p> </p><p>If the .300 RUM is too long for my donor action, i think i'll head toward the .300 WSM if i can get similar performance. That is given that the bolt-face will also work.... </p><p> </p><p>Thanks,</p><p> </p><p>frank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 320277, member: 20646"] Thanks all-around Mark and especially for prayer! We *live* on prayer - no joke - especially when we consider what we have to listen to 6 times a day, everyday, in Arabic. That's a good word on the .300 WSM - i'm not a fan of the "belt" either. Though i've had excellent accuracy with the .300 Win rifles i've fired, i believe it's more a result of the work put into gunsmithing and load development. I'm also interested in your comment about the additional encumbrance a muzzle-brake adds to barrel length. I've never used one, though heard 'em at the range before. I'm also a spot/stalk/engage kinda hunter, though if a specific individual animal requires it, i *definitely* use set-up/ambush type hunting. That means a muzzle-brake may not be all gain and no loss. Another dilemma. :rolleyes: At this juncture, i'm pretty well convinced the .300 RUM will be my next long-range hunting rig. That is if fits in my donor action because i simply can't afford to be buying everything. My wish list was: 1) huge down-range - ahem, SMACK!!! I know it's not on par with say a .340/.378 Weatherby, but the .300 RUM, from all accounts, will definitely punch an elk properly while still being "reasonable" for long-ranging whitetails, muleys, and maybe antelope one day. 2) flat trajectory over long-distance 3) manageable recoil 4) good component selection (lotsa .30cal bullet choices available) So now i'm needing to read up on the stalk-ability of muzzle-brake endowed rifles.... Seems like the "carry" mode will have alot to do with this and what foliage i may have to go through in hunting. If the .300 RUM is too long for my donor action, i think i'll head toward the .300 WSM if i can get similar performance. That is given that the bolt-face will also work.... Thanks, frank [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Long Range Hunting & Shooting
1st post and thinking new LR hunting rig.
Top