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<blockquote data-quote="el matador" data-source="post: 1105062" data-attributes="member: 12193"><p>I'll second a few things that have been said: 300 WM would be my choice, and the bit about shooting without a brake. I shoot this caliber in a couple of rifles and it's manageable with no brake, although it's much more comfortable with one installed. Some guys like to hunt without a brake to protect their ears so that's an option with 300 WM. The Ultra is a nice step up in velocity but since brass is so hard to find, and the additional recoil, I think you made the right choice.</p><p></p><p>I like the Muscle Brakes. I have a Snowy Mtn and it's very effective, just a little long and bulky compared to the Muscle Brake. Since the 300 WM isn't terrible even without a brake you don't need to be too picky about getting max recoil reduction. I'd go side-discharge instead of radial if you plan to shoot prone. </p><p></p><p>I've looked at a bunch of 300 mags lately, including all the Remington offerings. There's not much info about the 700 LR, but based on the price I'm guessing it has a regular production grade barrel that's just a heavy contour. The Sendero and 5R Milspec cost a good bit more, probably because they use better barrels and/or chambering and gunsmithing. This is only a guess, but the Sendero and 5R have plenty of reviews that indicate .5 MOA is to be expected with hand loads. I've been working with a friend who just picked up a 5R with the 24" threaded barrel. After bedding, a Timney, and minimal load development it has already printed .5" groups. </p><p></p><p>Congrats on your new gun, let us know how it shoots!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="el matador, post: 1105062, member: 12193"] I'll second a few things that have been said: 300 WM would be my choice, and the bit about shooting without a brake. I shoot this caliber in a couple of rifles and it's manageable with no brake, although it's much more comfortable with one installed. Some guys like to hunt without a brake to protect their ears so that's an option with 300 WM. The Ultra is a nice step up in velocity but since brass is so hard to find, and the additional recoil, I think you made the right choice. I like the Muscle Brakes. I have a Snowy Mtn and it's very effective, just a little long and bulky compared to the Muscle Brake. Since the 300 WM isn't terrible even without a brake you don't need to be too picky about getting max recoil reduction. I'd go side-discharge instead of radial if you plan to shoot prone. I've looked at a bunch of 300 mags lately, including all the Remington offerings. There's not much info about the 700 LR, but based on the price I'm guessing it has a regular production grade barrel that's just a heavy contour. The Sendero and 5R Milspec cost a good bit more, probably because they use better barrels and/or chambering and gunsmithing. This is only a guess, but the Sendero and 5R have plenty of reviews that indicate .5 MOA is to be expected with hand loads. I've been working with a friend who just picked up a 5R with the 24" threaded barrel. After bedding, a Timney, and minimal load development it has already printed .5" groups. Congrats on your new gun, let us know how it shoots! [/QUOTE]
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