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<blockquote data-quote="ricknolan" data-source="post: 261483" data-attributes="member: 9824"><p><span style="font-size: 10px">I am betting this has been cussed and discussed more that a billion times here (a billion once seemed like a lot until the new Prez took over). But, if you will please help a fellow pick out a caliber for a new build.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">My goal for this rifle is to use mainly for 500 to 600 yard elk and maybe mule deer. I just can't see me taking a longer shot. I have a 25-06AI and 270 WSM for whitetails and other critters.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">I plan to re-barrel a Model 70, 300 Win Mag which I currently have. This rifle has a HS stock, action is bedded, Williams trigger guard and bottom plate and a VXIII 4.5-14-40 scope with a B&C reticle. Cost is a concern so I don't want to get too crazy. I reload and don't mind playing around with wildcats so long as it does not get to involved.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">I had pretty much decided (90%) on a 300 RUM shooting 180 grain Accubonds or Barnes. But was still thinking maybe a 338 RUM with maybe a 225 grain bullet.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">That was until I stopped today and talked to the gunsmith I planned to use. His name is Steve Baldwin in Jones, Oklahoma. He has a good reputation from everyone I have talked to. He bedded a stock for me last year and I have no complaints. I told him what I had and what I was thinking and he hit me with some thoughts and recommendations I had not considered. Given the 300 Win Mag platform he made the following recommendations.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">300 Jarrett</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">300 Weatherby Mag</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">338 Jarrett</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">7 SWT</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">He recommends I stay away from the 300RUM cause the Weatherby and Jarrett are much better.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">He is saying a Hart barrel for $290, blueprint the action (including lugs) $120, install the barrel $150 and a brake for $150.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">So my questions are, which caliber should I get and why?</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Are the prices listed in the ballpark of what I should expect to pay? Not trying to low-ball I just want to make sure he is close.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px">Thanks</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ricknolan, post: 261483, member: 9824"] [SIZE=2]I am betting this has been cussed and discussed more that a billion times here (a billion once seemed like a lot until the new Prez took over). But, if you will please help a fellow pick out a caliber for a new build.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]My goal for this rifle is to use mainly for 500 to 600 yard elk and maybe mule deer. I just can’t see me taking a longer shot. I have a 25-06AI and 270 WSM for whitetails and other critters.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]I plan to re-barrel a Model 70, 300 Win Mag which I currently have. This rifle has a HS stock, action is bedded, Williams trigger guard and bottom plate and a VXIII 4.5-14-40 scope with a B&C reticle. Cost is a concern so I don’t want to get too crazy. I reload and don’t mind playing around with wildcats so long as it does not get to involved.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]I had pretty much decided (90%) on a 300 RUM shooting 180 grain Accubonds or Barnes. But was still thinking maybe a 338 RUM with maybe a 225 grain bullet.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]That was until I stopped today and talked to the gunsmith I planned to use. His name is Steve Baldwin in Jones, Oklahoma. He has a good reputation from everyone I have talked to. He bedded a stock for me last year and I have no complaints. I told him what I had and what I was thinking and he hit me with some thoughts and recommendations I had not considered. Given the 300 Win Mag platform he made the following recommendations.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]300 Jarrett[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]300 Weatherby Mag[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]338 Jarrett[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]7 SWT[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]He recommends I stay away from the 300RUM cause the Weatherby and Jarrett are much better.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]He is saying a Hart barrel for $290, blueprint the action (including lugs) $120, install the barrel $150 and a brake for $150.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]So my questions are, which caliber should I get and why?[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Are the prices listed in the ballpark of what I should expect to pay? Not trying to low-ball I just want to make sure he is close.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Thanks[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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