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Which weapon/caliber should i go with?
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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 490670" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>aaahhh....the RUM is sufficiently longer than the Wby that it won't fit in the magazine well. This means in order to take full advantage of the RUM case, you will have to use the rifle as a single-shot. Alternatively, ask him if he can install a Wyatt's mag box. This would add to your cost, but would allow you to use the rifle as a repeater. </p><p> </p><p>As for flutes, really the only thing they do is cut down on weight and make your rifle look cool. If you search the Gun Photo section of LRH you will find plenty of examples of both.</p><p> </p><p>As for rate of twist, you should set it up with a twist rate appropriate for the heaviest bullet you intend to shoot. 1:11 is fine for the 210 grain class bullets. If you want to shoot the 240grain Sierra Match King, you should go at least 1:10 (this will not hurt your ability to shoot the 210VLD). FYI, I had my RUM set up with a 1:10 just in case I wanted to shoot the 240.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of the contour, I am still fairly young and in good shape, so a heavier rifle doesn't particularly bother me. Also, my two long-range rigs are set up to sit 'here' and shoot 'there'. So with my intended use, I hike to a firing point, set up and shoot. Typically a heavier barrel is more accurate than a lighter one. So when it comes down to it, it's all about your intended use. If you want the rifle for a 'carry' gun, then go with the sendero contour. If you're more like me, then go heavier. My RUM has a modified #18 brux barrel (modified because it is .950 at the muzzle rather than .875)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 490670, member: 19172"] aaahhh....the RUM is sufficiently longer than the Wby that it won't fit in the magazine well. This means in order to take full advantage of the RUM case, you will have to use the rifle as a single-shot. Alternatively, ask him if he can install a Wyatt's mag box. This would add to your cost, but would allow you to use the rifle as a repeater. As for flutes, really the only thing they do is cut down on weight and make your rifle look cool. If you search the Gun Photo section of LRH you will find plenty of examples of both. As for rate of twist, you should set it up with a twist rate appropriate for the heaviest bullet you intend to shoot. 1:11 is fine for the 210 grain class bullets. If you want to shoot the 240grain Sierra Match King, you should go at least 1:10 (this will not hurt your ability to shoot the 210VLD). FYI, I had my RUM set up with a 1:10 just in case I wanted to shoot the 240. In terms of the contour, I am still fairly young and in good shape, so a heavier rifle doesn't particularly bother me. Also, my two long-range rigs are set up to sit 'here' and shoot 'there'. So with my intended use, I hike to a firing point, set up and shoot. Typically a heavier barrel is more accurate than a lighter one. So when it comes down to it, it's all about your intended use. If you want the rifle for a 'carry' gun, then go with the sendero contour. If you're more like me, then go heavier. My RUM has a modified #18 brux barrel (modified because it is .950 at the muzzle rather than .875) [/QUOTE]
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