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mnoirot64 · October 14, 2013, 08:06 PM

Greetings, friends. I am actively shopping for a high powered .308 caliber magnum. I am planning to use it for long range (600+ yards) target shooting and the occasional North American big game hunt (elk, moose and bear). I had considered the .300 WINMAG, but I really like the flatter trajectory the Weatherby and RUM should offer with between 100 and 200 extra FPS. I plan on reloading all of my ammo, so the ammo cost is not a big consideration. Nor is recoil as I have no issue with hard hitting heavy calibers. All said, what is your preferred chambering in a 30 caliber magnum. Thank you in advance for your input and suggestions.

Michael Noirot
Clarksville, Tennessee

October 14, 2013, 08:06 PM	#1
mnoirot64 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2013 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 365	.300 Weatherby or .300 RUM Greetings, friends. I am actively shopping for a high powered .308 caliber magnum. I am planning to use it for long range (600+ yards) target shooting and the occasional North American big game hunt (elk, moose and bear). I had considered the .300 WINMAG, but I really like the flatter trajectory the Weatherby and RUM should offer with between 100 and 200 extra FPS. I plan on reloading all of my ammo, so the ammo cost is not a big consideration. Nor is recoil as I have no issue with hard hitting heavy calibers. All said, what is your preferred chambering in a 30 caliber magnum. Thank you in advance for your input and suggestions. Michael Noirot Clarksville, Tennessee