.300 Norma or .300 RUM (can’t decide!!!) What

[.30cal fanatic]

Simple..NEITHER..too many issues with both, why drive yourself crazy for 100 fps or so, a couple of extra clicks in the scope and as Ozzy said, NO MORE TEARS !!

What problems ?

 

[Eagle eyes 17]

Another great load :
300 R.U.M.
212gr ELD-X
91.5gr - Retumbo
3,050fps - 0.673 B.C.
3.900" C.O.L.

 

[Eagle eyes 17]

Nothing like building up a great Rifle , no matter what you choose ... Enjoy

 

[DJ Fergus]

Personally, I would ask Ryan Pierce about buying one of his Lapua bolt face actions and make the 300 Norma Mag. I've been shooting the 300 RUM since it first hit the market and the cartridge length with these longer, heavier bullets is not necessary. But you apparently don't have any hesitation about the RUM so just run with it.

I called Ryan and ordered an atlas tactical action with lapua bolt face. He had it to my FFL in two business days from the time I called him. You can't ask for any better than that. No worries about bullet length with a 300 Norma in that action. It accepts multiple magazine configurations including a Wyatts mbe+3. Give yourself enough freebore for the 250 a-tip and you will still have enough wiggle room with that action and be seated out long at the same time.

 

[.30cal fanatic]

I think I'll go as far as the 230 A-Tip with this build. My twist won't stabilise the 250's according to Hornady 1/9

 

[Quicksilver338]

Or you can run his 300nm imp and push the 230 Berger that velocity or perhaps better. I'm bout to do load development on mine. He builds a beautiful rifle!

I'm awaiting completion of mine! Hoping next week it will be ready to ship.