Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Appologize if this is some what of a dumb question
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="User4302021" data-source="post: 1424570" data-attributes="member: 105322"><p>There are a bunch of questions that need to be answered...</p><p></p><p>What is your experience with big magnums? The 300wm is not a casual cartridge. It is difficult for most people to master. It will do long range. I take mine out to 1500yds, but it has a 26 inch heavy barrel, weighs 14 lbs, and has a muzzle break.</p><p></p><p>What kind of competition? The 300wm has fallen out of favor for just about any kind of competition I can think of. It needs heavy bullets to even begin to compete with the big 7mm's or even the smaller 6.5's and 6mm's. The factory HS precision stock wouldn't be optimal for any of those comps either.</p><p></p><p>What kind of hunting? The 300wm is a superb hunting caliber no doubt. It will take anything you need to take, but the heavy barrel version you are considering would be more than a bit heavy to drag through the woods for most people.</p><p></p><p>The Rem700 you are considering is a purpose built rifle. It was meant to be a heavy tactical precision rifle. It was meant to carry a heavy bullet with authority to long range, and put holes in things that might otherwise shoot back. It does that fairly well. It is ill suited for much else.</p><p></p><p>I'm not trying to tell you not to get one, just trying to make sure you know what you will be getting. Good shooting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="User4302021, post: 1424570, member: 105322"] There are a bunch of questions that need to be answered... What is your experience with big magnums? The 300wm is not a casual cartridge. It is difficult for most people to master. It will do long range. I take mine out to 1500yds, but it has a 26 inch heavy barrel, weighs 14 lbs, and has a muzzle break. What kind of competition? The 300wm has fallen out of favor for just about any kind of competition I can think of. It needs heavy bullets to even begin to compete with the big 7mm's or even the smaller 6.5's and 6mm's. The factory HS precision stock wouldn't be optimal for any of those comps either. What kind of hunting? The 300wm is a superb hunting caliber no doubt. It will take anything you need to take, but the heavy barrel version you are considering would be more than a bit heavy to drag through the woods for most people. The Rem700 you are considering is a purpose built rifle. It was meant to be a heavy tactical precision rifle. It was meant to carry a heavy bullet with authority to long range, and put holes in things that might otherwise shoot back. It does that fairly well. It is ill suited for much else. I'm not trying to tell you not to get one, just trying to make sure you know what you will be getting. Good shooting! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Appologize if this is some what of a dumb question
Top