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You tell me! What caliber for this rifle?
14 February 2006, 08:42
333_OKHYou tell me! What caliber for this rifle?
I am having a custom rifle built. One option will be off of the long action from Montana. The action has a capacity to hold a cartridge that is 3.650" [inch] in length.
What caliber would you pick for deer, elk, black bear, caribou, wild boar, and eventually plain game in Africa?
I appreciatre your opinions. It is always nice to see the diversity in how we all think. Personally, I was pointing in the 300 H&H direction.
14 February 2006, 08:48
Blacktail53.338-06 or .35 Whelan...
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14 February 2006, 09:22
jens poulsen300 H&H
35 wheelchair
300 H&H
338-06
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14 February 2006, 09:26
333_OKHThe reason I have not really looked at the 30'06 class of cartridges is becuase I kind of feel it is a waste to have that nice magnum box stuffed with standard length rounds.
If it was a standard box, it would probably have a 9.3X62mm stuffed in it already.
14 February 2006, 09:42
ConIt's a custom and you can afford to be different ... 358STA.
Cheers...
Con
14 February 2006, 09:46
N E 450 No2As much as I like the 300 Mag, you might cinsider the 338 Win Mag.
With 210 Nosler Partitions [or similar] it shoots plenty flat, and with 250 Nosler Partitions [or similar] it will handle the big stuff if you bump into them up close, but you still have some reach.
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14 February 2006, 12:24
333_OKHOh didn't I mention that I already have a 338 Win Mag?
I would prefer another caliber.
14 February 2006, 13:09
keithv35I was going to suggest a 300 until you said you have a 338 win mag.
I'd be looking at a 7mm stw or 7mm-300 wby to fill that magnum action. Long range deer, elk, caribou, and plains game. Bullets ranging from 100 to 195 grains.
That's just my take, Diversity right?
Keith
14 February 2006, 18:05
Jay Gorski338WM
14 February 2006, 18:11
Thomas JonesI think i would opt for the 358 STA. I have a model 70 classic in 7mmSTW I was considering a rebarrel to the sta but i think I will hang on to it for awhile and see what tarts happining at the gun shows in reguards to model 70 classic prices.
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14 February 2006, 18:19
KWardIf I was having one built it would be in .300 H&H
15 February 2006, 06:23
smedley333_OKH,
I just had a rebarrel done on a long action that was difficult choice to make as you are dealing with one now.
As is your predicament, I have a 338WM and on the other side I have a 7mmRM. What is a guy to do.
After looking over the ballistic charts and bullet/brass availability, I opted for the 300WM. I am probably going with a 200grn pill for it. (just got the brass preped)
The 7STW may be a good choice for ya too!!
Whatever your decission, if it ain't what you want you can always try again.
Smedley
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15 February 2006, 06:52
SDhunter358 Norma mag
358 STA
375 H&H
375 RUM
or the 300 H&H
In that order
15 February 2006, 06:56
gixxer375 RUM
416 AR
458 AR
470 AR
15 February 2006, 07:04
N E 450 No2333_OKH
Tell us what rifles you do have.
Then we can make a recommendation.
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15 February 2006, 07:21
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15 February 2006, 07:48
Savage99Get what you want but all of the game mentioned can be taken easily with a 308 or 30-06. I would much rather carry around a lighter rifle in the Featherweight weight and size range than a magnum and for sure they are easier to shoot well.
If your after a magnum get one of course. My experiance with the 300 H&H however is that it's not a very good round if your thinking of handloading it and it's even worse trying to find ammo for it.
If I were getting a custom I would much rather have a Dakota action than a M1999. On the other hand I don't think about customs much. I have had a blank here for 25 years and it's still a blank.
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15 February 2006, 11:42
smlekidI might be crazy but how about a 264 Winchester Magnum?
15 February 2006, 13:05
cewe9.3x62
9.3x64
15 February 2006, 19:59
BlueprintedI am with Gixer
15 February 2006, 23:27
Hipsterquote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
I am having a custom rifle built. One option will be off of the long action from Montana. The action has a capacity to hold a cartridge that is 3.650" [inch] in length.
What caliber would you pick for deer, elk, black bear, caribou, wild boar, and eventually plain game in Africa?
I appreciatre your opinions. It is always nice to see the diversity in how we all think. Personally, I was pointing in the 300 H&H direction.
This may sound like a bit of a dumb question but will the magazine length be the same as the action length or will it be a bit shorter?
15 February 2006, 23:44
Paul H300 Wetherby, for a traveling rifle I'd stick to a more standard cartridge. For a reach out and touch round, is pretty tough to beat the original 30 cal W round.
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16 February 2006, 02:16
gixxerI know this is a medium bore forum, but dont any of ya want to live a little? Even the 375 H&H can be handloaded down for plinking...
16 February 2006, 03:30
CRUSHERwith 338 covered try something in 416
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16 February 2006, 09:33
cobradI'm going to put in a plug for the .358 STA. I have been doing a lot of research on this round lately and am impressed enough I am sending in my shot-out .300 Jarrett for conversion to STA. I like the idea of 250 gr bullets at 3000 fps, 275's at 2800, and 300's at 2700. It sounds like it will reach waayyy out there with authority, or kick a$$ when it's up close and personal. I had thought I was going with the .340 Weatherby, but this round sounds like even more of a good thing.
16 February 2006, 10:44
seafire/B17GA Dakota or Ultra Mag cartridge if you have to be different.......
I like the Dakota being built on a Rigby case....
cheers
seafire
16 February 2006, 11:17
papaschmudKeep it simple, 300 Weatherby.
Gabe
17 February 2006, 02:30
phurley5Another vote here for the .358 STA.
Good shooting
phurley
17 February 2006, 17:29
jmk.375 HH because its versatility. If I wanted a really lightweight rifle end where it is legal a T3 SS in 9,3x62.
17 February 2006, 19:02
hunting1338WM
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17 February 2006, 19:35
D Humbarger9.3x62mm !
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17 February 2006, 22:23
.366torqueHmmmmmmm! A 300H&H, slick feeding but around the same speed as a 30-338, with handloads. Beauty and desire are in the eye of the beholder. If your heart is set on a 300H&H go for it, as it is a simple rechamber job should you desire a bigger 30 cal.
19 February 2006, 04:27
woodsracerquote:
Originally posted by Con:
It's a custom and you can afford to be different ... 358STA.
Cheers...
Con
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