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300 RUM upgrade to a 338 edge
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<blockquote data-quote="losthelegend" data-source="post: 637926" data-attributes="member: 27319"><p>I have read quite a few posts on this topic but have yet to find one that really tells me the steps involved and ballpark prices(does not need to be exact). I am very new to the long range game. I grew up hunting archery where closer is better and have had some missed opportunities on some nice bulls because of the distance. I am going to use the rifle in a high WY desert area and maybe some canyon to canyon shots on elk only. </p><p> </p><p>I currently own a Rem 700p in a 300 RUM. It has a bushnell 300 elite but I will be replacing it with a nightforce 5.5x22x56 with a 20 MOA base with some new rings(yet to be determined). I bought the rifle from a guy that needed the cash. </p><p> </p><p>Questions:</p><p> </p><p>Would this rifle work as a donor rifle for this build?</p><p> </p><p>Are there better rifles to use as a donor? I have access to a few rifles or I can purchase another donor rifle.</p><p> </p><p>What are the advantages of converting from a 300 RUM to a 338 edge?</p><p> </p><p>What break would you use(type and brand)?</p><p> </p><p>What barrel? Brand, length, twist and crown?</p><p> </p><p>Should I have the action trued and lugs lapped?</p><p> </p><p>What stock and type?</p><p> </p><p>Should I have a mercury tube installed to help with the recoil?</p><p> </p><p>I live in SW Wyoming and do not have any knowledge of a reputable gunsmith to perform this build. Are there any suggestions of someone close by that I can have build this?</p><p> </p><p>What about detachable magazines? Do I need to have it customized to accept longer OAL? What brand? </p><p> </p><p>Any other information that you guys deem helpful would be greatly appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>I know that some of these questions might be elementary for some of you and I apologize for that. I would appreciate some positive and helpful feedback or some constructive criticism. If you are going to tell me that I am a dumba@# and a noob with no experience please do not respond. I am very interested and am trying to get as much information as possible. </p><p> </p><p>Thanks in advance for you responses and help.</p><p> </p><p>Here is a pic of my donor--</p><p><img src="http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r411/losthelegend/P1000955.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="losthelegend, post: 637926, member: 27319"] I have read quite a few posts on this topic but have yet to find one that really tells me the steps involved and ballpark prices(does not need to be exact). I am very new to the long range game. I grew up hunting archery where closer is better and have had some missed opportunities on some nice bulls because of the distance. I am going to use the rifle in a high WY desert area and maybe some canyon to canyon shots on elk only. I currently own a Rem 700p in a 300 RUM. It has a bushnell 300 elite but I will be replacing it with a nightforce 5.5x22x56 with a 20 MOA base with some new rings(yet to be determined). I bought the rifle from a guy that needed the cash. Questions: Would this rifle work as a donor rifle for this build? Are there better rifles to use as a donor? I have access to a few rifles or I can purchase another donor rifle. What are the advantages of converting from a 300 RUM to a 338 edge? What break would you use(type and brand)? What barrel? Brand, length, twist and crown? Should I have the action trued and lugs lapped? What stock and type? Should I have a mercury tube installed to help with the recoil? I live in SW Wyoming and do not have any knowledge of a reputable gunsmith to perform this build. Are there any suggestions of someone close by that I can have build this? What about detachable magazines? Do I need to have it customized to accept longer OAL? What brand? Any other information that you guys deem helpful would be greatly appreciated. I know that some of these questions might be elementary for some of you and I apologize for that. I would appreciate some positive and helpful feedback or some constructive criticism. If you are going to tell me that I am a dumba@# and a noob with no experience please do not respond. I am very interested and am trying to get as much information as possible. Thanks in advance for you responses and help. Here is a pic of my donor-- [IMG]http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r411/losthelegend/P1000955.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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