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300 RUM vs 300 Dakota
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<blockquote data-quote="sloone" data-source="post: 2450795" data-attributes="member: 116221"><p>enjoyed the read very much.i have 2 custom built 30 caliber magnums.a 300 win mag and a 300 dakota.love them both.had the dakota built in 2000 if my memory serves.was making a decent living and like having something different.clay spencer in virginia built it and he had a few equals,but none better in my opinion.clay built it on a rimrock stock i got from jim borden.at that time i had it built on a benchrest trued and sleeved remington.used clays own barrels he made and had all the important stuff done.used it a lot when i hunted in british columbia and the yukon years ago.the last 10 years or so i have used my 300 win mag in the lower 48 when in grizz country.both great cartridges.the dakota hit hard on both ends,but i really liked it cause of the shorter action.there are many great 30 mags out there.just do what makes you happy.ps if you really want to have some fun,build a 270-300 win mag and shoot 130 and 140 grainers out of it.i got real lucky with a broughton hummer barrel on mine. shot zero groups up to 1/4" with the 130 mrx and hornady 140 accubonds.mrx were the older barnes longer range bullet.great hunting to all and to all good health. 3 shot not 5 shot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sloone, post: 2450795, member: 116221"] enjoyed the read very much.i have 2 custom built 30 caliber magnums.a 300 win mag and a 300 dakota.love them both.had the dakota built in 2000 if my memory serves.was making a decent living and like having something different.clay spencer in virginia built it and he had a few equals,but none better in my opinion.clay built it on a rimrock stock i got from jim borden.at that time i had it built on a benchrest trued and sleeved remington.used clays own barrels he made and had all the important stuff done.used it a lot when i hunted in british columbia and the yukon years ago.the last 10 years or so i have used my 300 win mag in the lower 48 when in grizz country.both great cartridges.the dakota hit hard on both ends,but i really liked it cause of the shorter action.there are many great 30 mags out there.just do what makes you happy.ps if you really want to have some fun,build a 270-300 win mag and shoot 130 and 140 grainers out of it.i got real lucky with a broughton hummer barrel on mine. shot zero groups up to 1/4" with the 130 mrx and hornady 140 accubonds.mrx were the older barnes longer range bullet.great hunting to all and to all good health. 3 shot not 5 shot. [/QUOTE]
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