Election gun buying, 300wsm suggestions tips and substitutions

[tzone]

I've shot a 280ai in a kimber plenty. The 300 will be sporty to say the least. You'd be fine with mono's at 500 with a 30.06, .270, or .280 Rem.

 

[Elkmagnet]

Speaking numbers I think the 300 win mag has more velocity and ftlbs than the 300 wsm out of a 26" barrel. When you drop to 24" the 300wsm seems to match it with less powder and a shorter action.
The same with 28 nosler and 280ai they get a lot closerto each other.
Not drastic but I really don't think I can go wrong with any of them as long as I can take a punch from Manny Pacquiao without flinching.
The real variable is availability of rifles, brass and components.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I've shot a 280ai in a kimber plenty. The 300 will be sporty to say the least. You'd be fine with mono's at 500 with a 30.06, .270, or .280 Rem.

I may be a gluten for punishment.

 

[tzone]

I may be a gluten for punishment.

Fair enough. lol

 

[MO Betta]

I may be a gluten for punishment.

I celiac what you're saying.

 

[Panda Bear]

Speaking numbers I think the 300 win mag has more velocity and ftlbs than the 300 wsm out of a 26" barrel. When you drop to 24" the 300wsm seems to match it with less powder and a shorter action.
The same with 28 nosler and 280ai they get a lot closerto each other.
Not drastic but I really don't think I can go wrong with any of them as long as I can take a punch from Manny Pacquiao without flinching.
The real variable is availability of rifles, brass and components.

I see that Europe already made this suggestion to you, but it might be worth repeating, unless you have already made a purchase and in that case please disregard.

She mentioned Weatherby. My husband is a Weatherby fan, has several and they have served him well. If your still looking for a 300 WSM, Weatherby did make them in a 24 inch barrel with a 1/10 twist and you can find them for sale around 1000 USD.

 

[npaden]

I've shot a 280ai in a kimber plenty. The 300 will be sporty to say the least. You'd be fine with mono's at 500 with a 30.06, .270, or .280 Rem.

I haven't really noticed that my Kimber Montana in .300 WSM is sporty. It is a light rifle but it doesn't seem to kick any more than my 7mm Rem Mag in Browning A-Bolt did and that was over a pound heavier.

 

[88man]

7mm mag Tikka t3 ss

 

[The Hedgehog]

Top it with a romeo 5.

Do you have one of those?

 

[Elkmagnet]

Do you have one of those?

I do its a lot of fun out to 100.

 

[MO Betta]

Yep, Romeo 5s are good for their price range.

 

[geetar]

Romeo 5 is one of the Black Friday sale items at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas.