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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 464599" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>I think you will be hard pressed to make weight. Tactical rings, and large scope will put you over the top. Get an edge stock, go with some good lightweight rings like the Talley aluminum lightweights and consider a slightly smaller scope. </p><p></p><p>As for chambering I'd go all out and use the 375 Ruger case necked down to 308. It will hold more powder than the 300 win mag so you can get those bullets to 3000 fps AND its shorter length will allow you to have some leeway in bullet seating depth. I'd also consider adding another inch to the barrel. </p><p></p><p>I currently run a 300 RUM in a 9 lb package with a 27" #5 profile. When it wears out I will be moving to the 338/375 Ruger and a #3 profile barrel at 26" and will use the upcoming Berger 250 gr VLD. With a projected BC of .762 it would be an even better direction than going with a 30 cal rifle. I'd suggest it now but bullet production is a ways down the road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 464599, member: 5219"] I think you will be hard pressed to make weight. Tactical rings, and large scope will put you over the top. Get an edge stock, go with some good lightweight rings like the Talley aluminum lightweights and consider a slightly smaller scope. As for chambering I'd go all out and use the 375 Ruger case necked down to 308. It will hold more powder than the 300 win mag so you can get those bullets to 3000 fps AND its shorter length will allow you to have some leeway in bullet seating depth. I'd also consider adding another inch to the barrel. I currently run a 300 RUM in a 9 lb package with a 27" #5 profile. When it wears out I will be moving to the 338/375 Ruger and a #3 profile barrel at 26" and will use the upcoming Berger 250 gr VLD. With a projected BC of .762 it would be an even better direction than going with a 30 cal rifle. I'd suggest it now but bullet production is a ways down the road. [/QUOTE]
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