Rifle Recommendations, New 300 WM for VLD Style Bullets?

[Brydawg512]

Hello all,

I just recently sold my Rem. 700 5r, because it was just too heavy to lug around hunting. I have been eyeing the X-Bolt LR in 300WM and like it, however, would like to hear some other recommendations for quality rifles around the $850 mark.

Additionally, I would like the ability to load longer cartridges, like the Berger Hybrid, to full length and not be limited by the magazine length.

Thank you!

 

[snox801]

I think you found a winner in your first choice. I do not have one but have shot them and they are great.

 

[Brydawg512]

I think you found a winner in your first choice. I do not have one but have shot them and they are great.

It is a really appealing rifle. My understanding is, unfortunately, the magazine limits the ability to load VLDs to the lands without single feeding, which obviously isn't an option for a hunting rifle.

 

[snox801]

I've run into that. With that said what is your intended range for hunting. Just for example I build all my first customs for big heavies and long range. Then realized I was chasing my tail when I truly didn't feel good about a very long shot with said rifles on game.
Plus if you find yourself needing that real long bullet chances are you are way past 600 yards. That means a second shot is wishful thinking. Most my rifles have two loads. Usually a hammer for most hunting situations and then a single feed big laser for long range work.
Example my 375 AM I have the 400gr laser single feed for long range work past 800. Then I have a second load that I can use as a repeater.
Just some food for thought.
I run the 181 hammer hunters in my win mag and they get me to 1000 pretty easy and mag feed. That's after I had the 215 Berger load for longer shots. Just never found myself using those so mostly hammers now.

 

[snox801]

Again don't want to persuade you either way just food for thought as I've been through that same situation many times.
I would pick the rifle I like best then just find a load that will work the best for your intended use and go with it. Good news is the 300 win mag doesn't need a giant bullet to get you long range kills

 

[Len Backus]

I am moving this to RIFLE sub-forum