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Help me pick a “big” 30 or convince me to keep what I have.
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<blockquote data-quote="DTF370" data-source="post: 2799378" data-attributes="member: 115086"><p>Hey guys,</p><p></p><p>Over the last year I have dipped my toes in ELR shooting. I have been shooting a 338 Lapua AI. Honestly I have been pretty happy with it. I ended up selling that rifle. It was more of a budget/entry level rig and I want to build on a custom action. I did retain quite a bit (150 or so Lapua) of my once fireformed brass just in case I decide to stick with the cartridge. </p><p></p><p>As I am now in planning phase of my next rig, I'm hoping to do things right. I've always been told it's best to choose the bullet you want to shoot, then select the cartridge that would best drive the bullet, then build the rifle around the cartridge. With that method of thinking, I keep coming back to the .30 cal 250gr A-Tip and this is mainly due to the A-Tip consistency and the insanely high BC (.878/.442). The 230gr A-Tip is close as well. This has me considering something like a 300 Norma Improved. </p><p></p><p>This rifle will be for dual use. It will be for target shooting and occasional game. I don't anticipate climbing mountains with it. I'm young-ish and in shape, so hunting with a 15-20 lb rifle isn't a concern. I do desire to run it CIP mag fed, but it isn't a must. I want to keep barrel life in mind (not less than 1000 rounds). I hope to stay supersonic to around 2000 yards. </p><p></p><p>In my mind, some logical options are:</p><p></p><p>Stick with 338 LM AI w/ 300gr pills</p><p>300 Norma AI w/ 250gr range pills</p><p>30 Sherman w/ 230gr range pills</p><p></p><p>Or…?</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you guys in advance for input!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DTF370, post: 2799378, member: 115086"] Hey guys, Over the last year I have dipped my toes in ELR shooting. I have been shooting a 338 Lapua AI. Honestly I have been pretty happy with it. I ended up selling that rifle. It was more of a budget/entry level rig and I want to build on a custom action. I did retain quite a bit (150 or so Lapua) of my once fireformed brass just in case I decide to stick with the cartridge. As I am now in planning phase of my next rig, I’m hoping to do things right. I’ve always been told it’s best to choose the bullet you want to shoot, then select the cartridge that would best drive the bullet, then build the rifle around the cartridge. With that method of thinking, I keep coming back to the .30 cal 250gr A-Tip and this is mainly due to the A-Tip consistency and the insanely high BC (.878/.442). The 230gr A-Tip is close as well. This has me considering something like a 300 Norma Improved. This rifle will be for dual use. It will be for target shooting and occasional game. I don’t anticipate climbing mountains with it. I’m young-ish and in shape, so hunting with a 15-20 lb rifle isn’t a concern. I do desire to run it CIP mag fed, but it isn’t a must. I want to keep barrel life in mind (not less than 1000 rounds). I hope to stay supersonic to around 2000 yards. In my mind, some logical options are: Stick with 338 LM AI w/ 300gr pills 300 Norma AI w/ 250gr range pills 30 Sherman w/ 230gr range pills Or…? Thank you guys in advance for input! [/QUOTE]
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