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The Basics, Starting Out
7mmRM 300PRC 28 Nosler
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<blockquote data-quote="lhp63190" data-source="post: 2150986" data-attributes="member: 96319"><p>I currently own the 28 Nosler and 300 PRC and previously owned the 7RM. All were custom builds and ive recently helped several friends evaluate "factory" options. Below are some of my general thoughts and learnings:</p><p></p><p>28 Nosler -- You're going to want a minimum twist rate of 1:8.5 to take full advantage of the powder capacity and 180-195 class bullets or solids (cutting edge/hammer). I still think 1:8 is the way to go here. </p><p></p><p>300 PRC -- I built mine on an 8 twist and i'm really glad i did. I can essentially swap the 215 Berger and 214 hammer with only a half MOA impact difference and a little velocity difference. You can make the 215 berger work w/ a 1:9 twist but it works a lot better if you typically hunt/shoot above 4000 feet of elevation. </p><p></p><p>7WM -- W/ a 9 twist and shooting 160-170 class bullets, its a fine setup, but wouldn't be my first choice for a dedicated elk gun. </p><p></p><p>Based on your statement of wanting a factory gun, I'd look at Bergara and CA, but neither do it perfect IMO:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Begara -- just a little slow on twist rates accross the board. 9.5 (7RM), 9 (28 Nosler), 9 (300 PRC)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">CA -- good twist on the 7RM (9), slow on 28 (9). They got it right on the 300 PRC (8 twist), but i personally don't like carbon barrels on anything 30 cal or larger. CA also seems to have more QC issues than Begara. </li> </ul><p></p><p>If i can make a suggestion....take a look at Alamo Precision Rifles website. They build full custom and semi custom guns. The maverick is their entry level @ $2700 bucks. While you cant pick all your rifle components @ this pricepoint, you can pick your twist rate and barrel length, and stock color. Give them a deposit and save a few extra bucks while it takes them a couple of months to put it together. I'd recommend this gun w/ an 8 twist and a 26" barrel in 300 PRC as a dedicated elk gun over anything available from a production rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lhp63190, post: 2150986, member: 96319"] I currently own the 28 Nosler and 300 PRC and previously owned the 7RM. All were custom builds and ive recently helped several friends evaluate "factory" options. Below are some of my general thoughts and learnings: 28 Nosler -- You're going to want a minimum twist rate of 1:8.5 to take full advantage of the powder capacity and 180-195 class bullets or solids (cutting edge/hammer). I still think 1:8 is the way to go here. 300 PRC -- I built mine on an 8 twist and i'm really glad i did. I can essentially swap the 215 Berger and 214 hammer with only a half MOA impact difference and a little velocity difference. You can make the 215 berger work w/ a 1:9 twist but it works a lot better if you typically hunt/shoot above 4000 feet of elevation. 7WM -- W/ a 9 twist and shooting 160-170 class bullets, its a fine setup, but wouldn't be my first choice for a dedicated elk gun. Based on your statement of wanting a factory gun, I'd look at Bergara and CA, but neither do it perfect IMO: [LIST] [*]Begara -- just a little slow on twist rates accross the board. 9.5 (7RM), 9 (28 Nosler), 9 (300 PRC) [*]CA -- good twist on the 7RM (9), slow on 28 (9). They got it right on the 300 PRC (8 twist), but i personally don't like carbon barrels on anything 30 cal or larger. CA also seems to have more QC issues than Begara. [/LIST] If i can make a suggestion....take a look at Alamo Precision Rifles website. They build full custom and semi custom guns. The maverick is their entry level @ $2700 bucks. While you cant pick all your rifle components @ this pricepoint, you can pick your twist rate and barrel length, and stock color. Give them a deposit and save a few extra bucks while it takes them a couple of months to put it together. I'd recommend this gun w/ an 8 twist and a 26" barrel in 300 PRC as a dedicated elk gun over anything available from a production rifle. [/QUOTE]
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