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New here and would like some help finalizing a rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Frog4aday" data-source="post: 1664247" data-attributes="member: 9308"><p>With questions like these, it is always a matter of going with "tried and true" with tons of components available and likely to be available for years and years down the line (.300 Win Mag) vs. new/sexy/more powerful (.300 RUM & .30 Nosler.)</p><p></p><p>For a match or target rifle, then get whatever. But if it is HUNTING rifle, I always lean toward the more 'common' caliber as you can find it in stores more easily than the more 'esoteric' rounds. For example, you draw an elk tag and are in Walden, CO. You somehow lost your ammo. It WAS in the truck, but must have fallen out when you opened your door, but you've been in and out of your truck many times, so where it departed is anyone's guess. Now you have to get more ammo.</p><p></p><p>Walden has one hardware store. You go there. No .300 RUM on the shelf. No .30 Nosler on the shelf. But there is .300 Win Mag sitting there because it has been around 'forever' and is very popular. The hunt is 'saved'. That can be priceless.</p><p></p><p>Hey, just something to think about. Whatever round makes you happiest is the one to get. It's YOUR gun. You need to love it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frog4aday, post: 1664247, member: 9308"] With questions like these, it is always a matter of going with "tried and true" with tons of components available and likely to be available for years and years down the line (.300 Win Mag) vs. new/sexy/more powerful (.300 RUM & .30 Nosler.) For a match or target rifle, then get whatever. But if it is HUNTING rifle, I always lean toward the more 'common' caliber as you can find it in stores more easily than the more 'esoteric' rounds. For example, you draw an elk tag and are in Walden, CO. You somehow lost your ammo. It WAS in the truck, but must have fallen out when you opened your door, but you've been in and out of your truck many times, so where it departed is anyone's guess. Now you have to get more ammo. Walden has one hardware store. You go there. No .300 RUM on the shelf. No .30 Nosler on the shelf. But there is .300 Win Mag sitting there because it has been around 'forever' and is very popular. The hunt is 'saved'. That can be priceless. Hey, just something to think about. Whatever round makes you happiest is the one to get. It's YOUR gun. You need to love it. [/QUOTE]
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