.300 RUM Safari Barrel

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07-25-2014, 02:34 PM
jrhammo08sxt

.300 RUM Safari Barrel

Wondering if this is something that would be useful as an Elk gun. It seems to me, that the 21 3/4" barrel on the Safari Model 116 would not be long enough for a .300 RUM to reach full speed. Trouble is, I have a Savage 111 7mm RUM with large shank action/barrel and a controlled feed bolt head. I also have a stainless 116 "Safari" model barrel with brake chambered for .300 RUM. I don't shoot 7mm, more a .30 cal fan and would live to have a .300 RUM. But, will this gun shoot accurately with that barrel length?
07-25-2014, 02:58 PM
scope eye

Yes it would be accurate, and you would still end up sending them faster than a 308, 30-06, or 300 WM, I would do the swap.

Dean
07-25-2014, 03:05 PM
jrhammo08sxt

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Originally Posted by scope eye

Yes it would be accurate, and you would still end up sending them faster than a 308, 30-06, or 300 WM, I would do the swap.

Dean

Sort of what I'm thinking. By the way, love that quote!
07-26-2014, 01:14 AM
bootsmcguire

Go check Numerich, they were selling new factory 300 RUM barrels for under $90 last time I checked in a couple of different lengths and contours.
07-26-2014, 01:19 PM
jrhammo08sxt

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootsmcguire

Go check Numerich, they were selling new factory 300 RUM barrels for under $90 last time I checked in a couple of different lengths and contours.

I think I'll put what I have together and see how it shoots. Then, if it needs a different barrel, I can always invest in a Shilen or Shaw
07-26-2014, 01:34 PM
scope eye

I just got a 17 twist Bartlein blank for my new 300 RUM, I will let you know how that works out,

Dean
07-26-2014, 07:18 PM
bootsmcguire

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Originally Posted by scope eye

I just got a 17 twist Bartlein blank for my new 300 RUM, I will let you know how that works out,

Dean

Whats-a-matter Dean? Couldn't find something like a 28" twist? LOL. ;)

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I will be watching to see what you will pull off stabilizing in that 17".
07-26-2014, 09:36 PM
scope eye

I built and help develop for a guy a 30-338 Lapua, it started out as a 30BR 17 twist, they were popular at one point, anyway we rechambered it and were sending 168gr @ over 4000 fps, and the 150s were unreal, but the real eye opener were those Barnes 130 TTSXs OMG they were Insane, so I intend to duplicate that rounds performance, if not one up it.

Dean
07-27-2014, 12:46 AM
upSLIDEdown

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootsmcguire

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I will be watching to see what you will pull off stabilizing in that 17".

Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll have 8957636585.9 grains of powder behind it.
07-27-2014, 07:47 AM
scope eye

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Originally Posted by upSLIDEdown

Whatever it is, I'm sure it'll have 8957636585.9 grains of powder behind it.

Great now my trade secrets are exposed.

Boots, with 110 gr case capacity you can make a lot of bullets, Cooperate,

Dean