.30 nosler vs .300 RUM
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TXAoudadKlr
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Well, right now 300RUM brass has been hard to find if you're looking to reload.
Yep, something to consider if a ~200 FPS more velocity quest is worth the trouble.
The .300 Win Mag is very capable up elk size game at 1K yards with the right load.
IIWY, I'd re-barrel it with 26"+ and 1:9" twist for the heavies that require it.
Frank in the Laurels
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Don't shy away from the .300 wm..very few ever get to see a custom cut chamber in that cartridge, mainly factory junk cut chambers. A .002 per side neck clearance is vastly different animal than that .006-.009 per side factory rifle. Plus I can't imagine there ever being much of a brass issue compared to he other two you mentioned, which means you won't be begging for brass for 200 fps, a few clicks on the scope will deal with that and an animals chest cavity will hardly notice the difference. Gunsmiths might give you a funny look when you mention the win mag, heck they might not have a reamer-lol... But it will do amazing things compared to a factory rifle, find a great bullet and a little experimenting and you'll be happy, you barrel life should be fine also..can't beat .308 holes when hunting.
I am .300 WM fan but I don't think it is worth the trouble to AI it, it is due in part of it's already short neck ... but that's just me.
BTW, there's nothing wrong with belted case.
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Found an old thread >>> http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/300-win-mag-ackley-improved-25040/
TXAoudadKlr
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300 win mag and Berger 215's are a nice combo from what I've read. It might be a tad slower than the bigger magnums but you'll get long barrel life allowing you to practice a bit more. If I decide to re barrel my 7rem, 300 win is what I'll be going to.
375fan
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I agree with what Feenix said. I have and love my 300rum, but I also have 3 300wm. From experience I can say the 300wm is vary capable of doing what the rum does from a practical sense.
Work up good load with a 300wm, practice with it and you'll be able to do a lot with it.
HARPERC
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All the .300's have their merits, their shortcomings, their fans, and all are capable of good field work.
If going with the .300 AI, I would use the full length version.
Even the .300 H&H will launch 200 grain bullets to 2900 + fps.
In terms of practical the .300 Winchester still rules.
If going with the .300 AI, I would use the full length version.
Even the .300 H&H will launch 200 grain bullets to 2900 + fps.
In terms of practical the .300 Winchester still rules.
Catahoula
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Hey Mort, I am a 300 win mag fan all the way. The other cartridges do have a bit more steam but I will stick with the win mag. I am not talking down any other cartridges but if you can't do it with the 300 win mag you probably can't do it anyway.
Thanks, Kirk
Thanks, Kirk
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Disclosure: for Belted magnums I am a Weatherby man.
1) There is nothing wrong with the 300WM. Fine choice.
2) 300 Weatherby Improved aka 300 Ackley will equal within a bit the Nosler.
3) The 30 Nosler will do that. Brass will be available soon.
4) The 308/26 Nosler is not the same sa a 30 Nosler. Has a few grains more capacity.
5) The 300 RUM is big. EOS.
I have 300 Weatherby, 308/26 Nosler and 300 RUM.
If you want equal or faster than a 300WM but no belt go with one of the three I have.
If you want more than a 300WM and don't mind the belt, a 300 Ackley is a fine choice.
1) There is nothing wrong with the 300WM. Fine choice.
2) 300 Weatherby Improved aka 300 Ackley will equal within a bit the Nosler.
3) The 30 Nosler will do that. Brass will be available soon.
4) The 308/26 Nosler is not the same sa a 30 Nosler. Has a few grains more capacity.
5) The 300 RUM is big. EOS.
I have 300 Weatherby, 308/26 Nosler and 300 RUM.
If you want equal or faster than a 300WM but no belt go with one of the three I have.
If you want more than a 300WM and don't mind the belt, a 300 Ackley is a fine choice.
Barrelnut
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EOS??? Sorry, I'm kinda slow.
