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7mm RUM vs other mags
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 276671" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>Yes. As the bore gets bigger, the bbl life gets better. To a point that is. 100 grain capacity case is a 100 grain capacity case. Going from a 284 to 338 wont buy you another 3000 rounds but can buy you 500. At least in the RUM cases anyway.</p><p></p><p>Dont overlook the 210 JLK and 208 AMAX. These are very high BC bullets up to par with the .284 180 grain bergers. They also deliver more energy. Guys are getting about 3200 with the 210's and 208's with the 300 RUM. Again, you will have to pay to play. Not much better barrel life over the 7mm RUM is expected here either.</p><p></p><p>Honestly, if youre just getting into this arena, start smaller. Big boomers are tempermental and expensive. They can put a sour taste in a mouth fast.</p><p></p><p>Dont get me wrong, big cases have their place and do excellent for the jobs they were designed to do but dont get caught up in bigger is better. Trust me I know how it feels to want the biggest baddest thing out there just because theyre cool and impressive. They are in fact cool and impressive but not always practical, espescially if youre somewhat new in the sport. You really need something that will work for you instead of you working for it. After you are more comfortable, then try a big boomer.</p><p></p><p>the WSM line is somewhat short of the RUM performance level but they are (IMHO) easier to load for, cheaper to operate and offer more life. You can still drive a 210 to 2800-2900 depending on the barrel. You will do it with a lot less frustration than the hyper velocity versions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 276671, member: 1007"] Yes. As the bore gets bigger, the bbl life gets better. To a point that is. 100 grain capacity case is a 100 grain capacity case. Going from a 284 to 338 wont buy you another 3000 rounds but can buy you 500. At least in the RUM cases anyway. Dont overlook the 210 JLK and 208 AMAX. These are very high BC bullets up to par with the .284 180 grain bergers. They also deliver more energy. Guys are getting about 3200 with the 210's and 208's with the 300 RUM. Again, you will have to pay to play. Not much better barrel life over the 7mm RUM is expected here either. Honestly, if youre just getting into this arena, start smaller. Big boomers are tempermental and expensive. They can put a sour taste in a mouth fast. Dont get me wrong, big cases have their place and do excellent for the jobs they were designed to do but dont get caught up in bigger is better. Trust me I know how it feels to want the biggest baddest thing out there just because theyre cool and impressive. They are in fact cool and impressive but not always practical, espescially if youre somewhat new in the sport. You really need something that will work for you instead of you working for it. After you are more comfortable, then try a big boomer. the WSM line is somewhat short of the RUM performance level but they are (IMHO) easier to load for, cheaper to operate and offer more life. You can still drive a 210 to 2800-2900 depending on the barrel. You will do it with a lot less frustration than the hyper velocity versions. [/QUOTE]
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