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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 423434" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>RJ, I didn't compare the Edge because Winmag said he preferred not to fireform, buy custom dies, etc so I just made the comparison with the factory RUM cartridge. The velocities your RUM is getting are great, especially out of a 26" (or shorter?) barrel.</p><p></p><p>The .340 is a good balance of performance, weight, and moderate barrel length for a carry rifle. Mine has a Lawton sporter weight barrel with a composite stock and 4 x 12 x 40 Leupold scope. Everything except the MK V action is very light, but the rifle still weighs 9 1/2 lbs, and the 26" tube plus the Holland brake makes it a little longer than ideal for a quick handling carry rifle. Obviously the 250gr Partition isn't intended for long range work, but is a very fine stopper on game. I don't load 300gr Bergers or Sierras in the .340. My opinion is that they are too heavy for it. Conversely, my .338 x .378 shoots lightly loaded 300gr Sierra Mkhp's at 2780 fps, and 200gr Ballistic tips (not lightly loaded) at 3500 fps. It is a fine long range gun, still supersonic at 1700 yds with the 300gr Sierras, but it is too long and heavy to qualify as a carry rifle. </p><p></p><p>That's about all I have to say. </p><p></p><p>Good hunting, Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 423434, member: 2580"] RJ, I didn't compare the Edge because Winmag said he preferred not to fireform, buy custom dies, etc so I just made the comparison with the factory RUM cartridge. The velocities your RUM is getting are great, especially out of a 26" (or shorter?) barrel. The .340 is a good balance of performance, weight, and moderate barrel length for a carry rifle. Mine has a Lawton sporter weight barrel with a composite stock and 4 x 12 x 40 Leupold scope. Everything except the MK V action is very light, but the rifle still weighs 9 1/2 lbs, and the 26" tube plus the Holland brake makes it a little longer than ideal for a quick handling carry rifle. Obviously the 250gr Partition isn't intended for long range work, but is a very fine stopper on game. I don't load 300gr Bergers or Sierras in the .340. My opinion is that they are too heavy for it. Conversely, my .338 x .378 shoots lightly loaded 300gr Sierra Mkhp's at 2780 fps, and 200gr Ballistic tips (not lightly loaded) at 3500 fps. It is a fine long range gun, still supersonic at 1700 yds with the 300gr Sierras, but it is too long and heavy to qualify as a carry rifle. That's about all I have to say. Good hunting, Tom [/QUOTE]
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