I've been curious long enough. I have a 24" proof pre-fit 10twist 300winmag barrel headed my way for my Bighorn Origin. I've got several pieces of old brass but a new venture deserves new brass. I ordered 100pcs. of new Peterson "long" 300 win brass and 500 208ELDM Hornady bullets. I wonder if I should have spread out my options for bullet testing but less options will force me to test more diligently maybe. I've shot a pile of Berger bullets in many different combo's with great luck but I wanted bullets that are a little more affordable and available. I've seen people shoot great with the Hornady bullets and I feel like hands down the Hornady white box factory ELD-M ammo is the best factory ammo I have ever shot. The 208 ELD-M Hornady has a great BC and I hope to be able to get them running well with some on hand H1000 or H4831sc. This rifle is set up right now scoped with a Vortex gen2 Razor 27x, bedded in a graybow Renegade/3.85" m5 bottom metal with a 28" Brux light varmint 8.5twist 7rem mag/Area419 Sidewinder brake that shoots lights out but with bipod attached, it weighs 18#'s. Recoil is very manageable but the weight is such a drag. I've ran heavy weight rigs for the last couple years but I'm giving in to the "loose weight" challenge. Recoil will definitely increase with this new setup but should still be fairly manageable. I originally built this rig with outlaw steel plate matches/ informal sniper challenges/ mid range (200-700yds) deer hunting in mind.
This is quite a science experiment for me I guess. I have had 300wm variants for several years but I've had very little experience with ELD-M's, zero experience with carbon fiber barrels and new to the Peterson "long" brass.
Fingers Crossed
Brien
WV
This is quite a science experiment for me I guess. I have had 300wm variants for several years but I've had very little experience with ELD-M's, zero experience with carbon fiber barrels and new to the Peterson "long" brass.
Fingers Crossed
Brien
WV