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<blockquote data-quote="cb4128" data-source="post: 2834354" data-attributes="member: 80069"><p>My go gun the last few years has been my 300 win mag. It's a very similar setup to your newly completed NMI. 12 lbs with bipod, suppressor and ATACR scope with a 3 round accurate mag.</p><p></p><p>For West Texas and South Texas hunting - which is where I primarily hunt, it's very stable and forgiving. For those extended shots, I like having a 215gr Berger for some extra insurance in case the shot isn't perfect.</p><p></p><p>I went with a Bartlein 3B steel barrel with straight fluting - probably my favorite for a compromise of weight and portability.</p><p></p><p>I just finished a 300 Norma improved build and went a little heavier - rem varmint steel barrel at 28", A3 adj stock. It's 15.5 lbs all in ready to go. Will not be packing that one around hiking but it's an awesome option for some areas that we hunt where you can stretch it out to 1,000+ yards.</p><p></p><p>Both rifles will consistently shoot 1/4 moa, and I can't help but think the weight and steel barrel help both consistently perform at that level.</p><p></p><p>I have other carbon fiber barreled rifles that are easier to carry, but you can definitely tell the difference in stability when you line up the crosshairs on an animal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cb4128, post: 2834354, member: 80069"] My go gun the last few years has been my 300 win mag. It’s a very similar setup to your newly completed NMI. 12 lbs with bipod, suppressor and ATACR scope with a 3 round accurate mag. For West Texas and South Texas hunting - which is where I primarily hunt, it’s very stable and forgiving. For those extended shots, I like having a 215gr Berger for some extra insurance in case the shot isn’t perfect. I went with a Bartlein 3B steel barrel with straight fluting - probably my favorite for a compromise of weight and portability. I just finished a 300 Norma improved build and went a little heavier - rem varmint steel barrel at 28”, A3 adj stock. It’s 15.5 lbs all in ready to go. Will not be packing that one around hiking but it’s an awesome option for some areas that we hunt where you can stretch it out to 1,000+ yards. Both rifles will consistently shoot 1/4 moa, and I can’t help but think the weight and steel barrel help both consistently perform at that level. I have other carbon fiber barreled rifles that are easier to carry, but you can definitely tell the difference in stability when you line up the crosshairs on an animal. [/QUOTE]
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