Reply With QuoteYes 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
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?
One Shot - One Kill. Semper Fi.
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
RUMs are like woman in Stiletto heals, you know they are going to put you in the poor house, but that has never stopped anyone from pursuing them.
Sort of what I'm thinking. By the way, love that quote!Originally Posted by scope eye
One Shot - One Kill. Semper Fi.
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.
204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM
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
One Shot - One Kill. Semper Fi.
I just got a 17 twist Bartlein blank for my new 300 RUM, I will let you know how that works out,
Dean
RUMs are like woman in Stiletto heals, you know they are going to put you in the poor house, but that has never stopped anyone from pursuing them.
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".
204, 22 K-Hornet, 222, 223, 22-250, 22-250AI, 6BR, 243, 243AI, 6-06, 6-WSM, 250-3000AI, 270, 7-08, 7RM, 30BR, 308, 30-06, 375 H&H, 444 Marlin, 450BM, 458WM
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
RUMs are like woman in Stiletto heals, you know they are going to put you in the poor house, but that has never stopped anyone from pursuing them.
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
Last edited by scope eye; 07-27-2014 at 08:05 AM.
RUMs are like woman in Stiletto heals, you know they are going to put you in the poor house, but that has never stopped anyone from pursuing them.
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