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264 vs 300wm vs 7mm. Looking for a new build.
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<blockquote data-quote="fmajor" data-source="post: 1028321" data-attributes="member: 20646"><p>Before I offer my opinion, I'd mention that I'm not a mindless lemming just following the masses (over the cliff of blind ignorance and.....). </p><p> </p><p>Also, for any hunting rifle/chambering the use of premium bullets, a load optimized for the barrel/rifle in a superbly accurate platform with appropriate optics are all presumed.</p><p> </p><p>Like many here, I select chamberings/calibers based on anticipated range, what I'm hunting and ability to deliver more than enough power necessary to ensure immediate lethality.</p><p> </p><p>A 20mm Anzio would not be entirely out of the question! <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> So, I break down hunting range into 2 categories - 0-700 yds and truly long range (my parameters). For me, truly long range is from 700yds out to my max., skill level in a rifle platform not too heavy to schlepp up the mountains.</p><p> </p><p>For example, I'm planning 2 builds. I currently have a 7mm Rem mag - very similar to your 264 Win Mag in practical application. However, I'd like to get a little more ummmph for this "level" of rifle and will have a 7mm/300 Win mag built. I see this as the 0-700yds rifle for anything I'm going to hunt. </p><p> </p><p>For the truly long range applications I'm planning a 338 Lapua "Improved" or some similar variant (there are a few to choose from - I like Kirby Allen's "338 Raptor"). I'm wanting this level of rifle to be able to easily achieve ~3,100fps with a 300gr bullet (Berger, SMK, etc). </p><p> </p><p>I don't anticipate shooting past ~1,300yds so a 338 Lapua Improved variant will provide ample "hammer" to anything I hunt in a platform of reasonable weight. </p><p> </p><p>The 300 magnum crowd will arrive shortly extolling the virtues of the .30 caliber of which there is some merit. However, for me and long-range hunting a fast .338 caliber bullet makes a convincing, well-rounded argument.</p><p> </p><p>There are big, fast .375's available - something like the 375/408 CheyTac chambering, but for me they're not as "mountain portable" as I need. For me, the fast 338's have a nice balance optimizing power and portability.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fmajor, post: 1028321, member: 20646"] Before I offer my opinion, I'd mention that I'm not a mindless lemming just following the masses (over the cliff of blind ignorance and.....). Also, for any hunting rifle/chambering the use of premium bullets, a load optimized for the barrel/rifle in a superbly accurate platform with appropriate optics are all presumed. Like many here, I select chamberings/calibers based on anticipated range, what I'm hunting and ability to deliver more than enough power necessary to ensure immediate lethality. A 20mm Anzio would not be entirely out of the question! :rolleyes: So, I break down hunting range into 2 categories - 0-700 yds and truly long range (my parameters). For me, truly long range is from 700yds out to my max., skill level in a rifle platform not too heavy to schlepp up the mountains. For example, I'm planning 2 builds. I currently have a 7mm Rem mag - very similar to your 264 Win Mag in practical application. However, I'd like to get a little more ummmph for this "level" of rifle and will have a 7mm/300 Win mag built. I see this as the 0-700yds rifle for anything I'm going to hunt. For the truly long range applications I'm planning a 338 Lapua "Improved" or some similar variant (there are a few to choose from - I like Kirby Allen's "338 Raptor"). I'm wanting this level of rifle to be able to easily achieve ~3,100fps with a 300gr bullet (Berger, SMK, etc). I don't anticipate shooting past ~1,300yds so a 338 Lapua Improved variant will provide ample "hammer" to anything I hunt in a platform of reasonable weight. The 300 magnum crowd will arrive shortly extolling the virtues of the .30 caliber of which there is some merit. However, for me and long-range hunting a fast .338 caliber bullet makes a convincing, well-rounded argument. There are big, fast .375's available - something like the 375/408 CheyTac chambering, but for me they're not as "mountain portable" as I need. For me, the fast 338's have a nice balance optimizing power and portability. [/QUOTE]
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