Rumor has it a new .308 projectiled wildcat is in the mill....based on a 50 cal BMG case.
It's called the 30-500 mtmuley BMG
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I'd shoot one. mtmuley
Kimber Montana 300WSM vs 280AI
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I'd shoot one. mtmuley
noharleyyet
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I know you would...unbraked.
ErictheRed
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I had an old VX II 3x9 x 40mm. Had that mounted. From a Caldwell Shooter the gun shot Sub-MOA. I couldn't believe it. This gun is exceptionally accurate. It's tighter than my 7-08 or the 270 WSM. Glad I listened to everyone on the forum!
wannakillabigbull
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After shooting it what was your opinion of the recoil? I'm looking to replace my dad's old 30-06 and get my own elk rifle, is the recoil of the 300 short manageable enough without a brake?
Dan O
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Nothing wrong with a .30 Except I like ones that burn more powder than a short mag. Have fun with it. mtmuley
Hmmm more powder maybe??
wannakillabigbull
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Mtmuley because it's a very old pump action Remington 760 that weighs quite a bit and you can't even put a bipod on it. The pump also rattles a bit now so it's loud and metallic sounding. Love the rifle but it's also his. Time for a bolt action and my own rifle now that I can afford it. So ya, 30-06 or 300 short are my two I'm considering
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ErictheRed
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I couldn't say as I used a Caldwell Shooter with 50lb weights. There was no recoil with this setup. I still think a 7mm-08 or 308 is the best caliber for all around Elk and deer hunting. I bought the 300wsm as some said in the chain "because I could.
noharleyyet
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You made an excellent choice. Enjoy & post some pics.
More powder ain't for everyone Dan. mtmuley
wannakillabigbull
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Thanks Eric, noted. Hope you enjoy the 300 short!
grandejuan
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Should be able to load that to 3200 fps with 180s and 3000 fps with 200 grainers, real elk medicine. GJ
grandejuan
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mtmuley, Have only the word of a friend who has one. He does have a chronograph, so I suspect it works for him. As in a previous post, it could be a barrel burner. I won't give out his powder choice and charge. GJ
Dan O
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I agree with mtmuley the Nosler load data shows six 180 grain loads in the 3000-3096 fps range and two 200 grain loads in the low 2900fps range. These were with a 24 inch barrel and max loads.
grandejuan
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I'm sure the Nosler data is accurate for the test barrel they use. I called my friend just now, he was getting ready to go to the range, his rifle has a custom throat with a 3/8 inch freebore so as he puts it,"the bullet gets a good running start". To each his own. GJ
grandejuan
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I can't quite agree with mtmuley. My friend is probably only 1/2-2/3 full of it, not baloney either. He is a damn fine hunter, FWIW. GJ
grandejuan
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mtmuley, I have seen it done with the .300WM. GJ
noharleyyet
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If memory serves I'm thinking a couple of my 30 whiz have been just over 3000 fps....the LA's maybe 30-40 fps faster, for which I accredited barrel length. Both shooting 180's. Plenty of speed and energy for the distances I'm comfortable with. IMO, there's a small yet discernible difference in felt recoil with the short mag being more of a push.
..mileage varies.
Nor would I....sounds hot.
..mileage varies.
Nor would I....sounds hot.
