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ideal 300 magnum
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:41 am
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:41 am
I have been shooting 338 for a while now, but I do not have a 300 magnum cartridge. I am considering the 300 RUM, 300 Win Mag, 30-378, or taking the wild cat route. What do the 300 shooters on here like? I want this for a NM antelope rifle.
I have also thought about developing my own wildcat 300, but I have a lot to learn there. I wanted to take a 408 CheyTac case or 416 Barrett case and neck it down to a .30.
I have also thought about developing my own wildcat 300, but I have a lot to learn there. I wanted to take a 408 CheyTac case or 416 Barrett case and neck it down to a .30.
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Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:44 am to The Silverback
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416 Barrett case and neck it down to a .30.
Please do.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 10:47 am to SportTiger1
What gave me this idea was how the 300 Werewolf was developed. 500 Jeffrey necked down to .30. This allowed it to reach velocities of 3550 FPS with 240 grain SMK projectiles. Out of a .30 caliber cartridge, that is insane.
My 300 idea may top it in velocity, but it could mean a short barrel life. Still haven't come up with a name yet. Maybe 300 Cupcake, lol
My 300 idea may top it in velocity, but it could mean a short barrel life. Still haven't come up with a name yet. Maybe 300 Cupcake, lol
Posted on 5/20/16 at 11:20 am to The Silverback
You do a thread like this every couple of months. Just stop.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 11:23 am to The Silverback
All that sounds like a huge PITA.
And I can't trust a man with a foot fetish.
And I can't trust a man with a foot fetish.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 11:24 am
Posted on 5/20/16 at 11:27 am to ChatRabbit77
frick you. I can start a thread about what I want and when I want, you don't like it then don't fricking read it, are you that dense that I have to tell you that?
Posted on 5/20/16 at 11:30 am to upgrayedd
It may be but I've got the money for it, so I want to do it eventually.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 11:37 am to The Silverback
Why do you think you need something like that for an antelope?
Better caliber would be .257 wby, .257 roberts, 6.5 creedmoor, etc.
You do not need such a large caliber for antelope.
Better caliber would be .257 wby, .257 roberts, 6.5 creedmoor, etc.
You do not need such a large caliber for antelope.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:28 pm to bbvdd
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You do not need such a large caliber for antelope.
But antelope die deader, if shot with super unnecessary magnum rifles.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:34 pm to upgrade
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:37 pm to The Silverback
quote:The got KUDU antelope in NM now???
NM antelope rifle.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:54 pm to Count Chocula
Way to much gun for antelope. I'd get an AR10 in a 6.5 creed. or .260.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 12:58 pm to The Silverback
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I wanted to take a 408 CheyTac case or 416 Barrett case and neck it down to a .30.
do this one You're a worse troll than big gsc
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:22 pm to The Silverback
If you're shooting super long distance for antelope, I get it. I own a 30-378 that I bought mostly for sheep hunting. Instead of the 174 grain bullets commonly used, I experimented until settling for a 150 grain Nosler Accubond. It's still too much rifle for sheep as it would be for speed goats, but I don't worry a bit about 600-1500 yard shots.
The only real downside is lugging that magnum length barrel through underbrush and up mountains.
The only real downside is lugging that magnum length barrel through underbrush and up mountains.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:25 pm to Tiger4Liberty
quote:WTF? You a marine sniper in Afghanistan? I cant even see that far.
600-1500 yard shots.
This post was edited on 5/20/16 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 5/20/16 at 1:33 pm to Count Chocula
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WTF? You a marine sniper in Afghanistan? I cant even see that far.
Ha ha. No.
In fairness though, I've never taken a shot in a hunting situation beyond 500 yards. I just like to know that I can.
I had to pass on an extremely nice Himilayan Tahr one time because I couldn't close the distance. I promised myself that I wouldn't be in that situation again because of a lack of gun.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:27 pm to Tiger4Liberty
It's not overkill, I'm doing long range shots. And I've had professional machinists and gunsmiths tell me it's possible, but may be a little too hot. Shows what most of the frickers on this board know.
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:29 pm to The Silverback
Yet you're here asking for advice.
Hmmm...
Hmmm...
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:31 pm to Tiger4Liberty
Yep the 30-378 does excellent at extended range. Still want to take one on a elk hunt
Posted on 5/20/16 at 3:33 pm to DownSouthDave
I'm really asking for opinion, not technical advice/knowledge. Question was, based on the experience on this board, what .30 caliber rifle (magnum) have you preferred to use. I'm asking so I can weigh it in and decide instead of buying six rifles
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