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Got my first longrange rig need some help
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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 173287" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>Buffalo Bob - as usual - is right on with his suggestions. From the time I spent working with a .300 RUM, highly recommend Retumbo and 200 gr Nosler Accubonds, or 200 gr Sierra Gameking bullets. The Accubonds are likely better hunting bullets, but for learning the rifle the 200 gr Gamekings are fine - they shoot well.</p><p></p><p>Expect some serious performance from the cartridge - I saw 3200 fps with 200 grain bullets and a mere 26" barrel. Very impressive. </p><p></p><p>Agree with getting the scope with knobs - a 4.5-14 Leupold or 6.5-20x Leupold is good. Be sure to look at the elevation adjustment range of the scope, to make sure you can get enough adjustment for the long-range shooting you've got in mind. </p><p></p><p>Take a look at the 20 MOA base and seriously nice rings made by Glen Seekins, Seekins Precision, in Idaho: <a href="http://www.seekinsprecision.com" target="_blank">Welcome to Seekins Precision</a> </p><p></p><p>Might even want to call Glen and see if he thinks you need the 20 MOA base or not - might not given the flat trajectory you'll have with that big RUM. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck - it's a great cartridge and your rifle will likely be quite a performer. Start saving for a new barrel now. </p><p></p><p>Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 173287, member: 8622"] Buffalo Bob - as usual - is right on with his suggestions. From the time I spent working with a .300 RUM, highly recommend Retumbo and 200 gr Nosler Accubonds, or 200 gr Sierra Gameking bullets. The Accubonds are likely better hunting bullets, but for learning the rifle the 200 gr Gamekings are fine - they shoot well. Expect some serious performance from the cartridge - I saw 3200 fps with 200 grain bullets and a mere 26" barrel. Very impressive. Agree with getting the scope with knobs - a 4.5-14 Leupold or 6.5-20x Leupold is good. Be sure to look at the elevation adjustment range of the scope, to make sure you can get enough adjustment for the long-range shooting you've got in mind. Take a look at the 20 MOA base and seriously nice rings made by Glen Seekins, Seekins Precision, in Idaho: [url=http://www.seekinsprecision.com]Welcome to Seekins Precision[/url] Might even want to call Glen and see if he thinks you need the 20 MOA base or not - might not given the flat trajectory you'll have with that big RUM. Best of luck - it's a great cartridge and your rifle will likely be quite a performer. Start saving for a new barrel now. Guy [/QUOTE]
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