Troutslayer2
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I scored a great deal on a Proof Sendero 26", 1-9.4". I've been without a .30 for a while, other than the old model 94 anyway.
.308, 300WM, 300WSM, 300 NM are all under consideration.
Part of me thinks that I could build a .308 super light with a lifetime of barrel life, and part of me wants to build a 300 NM for cross canyon elk hunting... BUT I know myself. If it ends up weighing more than maybe 7-8 pounds unscoped, it will never see action. So I'm wondering how enjoyable shooting a sub 8# 300 Norma would be. I'm also a little concerned about components, namely brass.
Never had a short action so 300 WSM is somewhat appealing but then you end up pretty pigeonholed with that bolt face- not a lot of directions to take that one in.
I don't know. I need to add a 30 cal to the stable. I primarily shoot 280AI with 168 grain bullets so I'm looking to build something that brings something different to the table. What would you do?
.308, 300WM, 300WSM, 300 NM are all under consideration.
Part of me thinks that I could build a .308 super light with a lifetime of barrel life, and part of me wants to build a 300 NM for cross canyon elk hunting... BUT I know myself. If it ends up weighing more than maybe 7-8 pounds unscoped, it will never see action. So I'm wondering how enjoyable shooting a sub 8# 300 Norma would be. I'm also a little concerned about components, namely brass.
Never had a short action so 300 WSM is somewhat appealing but then you end up pretty pigeonholed with that bolt face- not a lot of directions to take that one in.
I don't know. I need to add a 30 cal to the stable. I primarily shoot 280AI with 168 grain bullets so I'm looking to build something that brings something different to the table. What would you do?