Originally Posted by Coyote_Hunter
Originally Posted by BWalker
The 300 rcm doesn't get over 3000 fps from a Hornady test barrel of unknown length. The last test I saw of one with actually velocity from the 20" tube was in the 2800fps range.
The RCM only has a few more grains capacity than the 30-06 and less than the 300 saum and wsm.
And good luck reaching anywhere near 300 fps with a rcm handloading. It was very difficult for me to do with a 3000 saum and a 24" tube.



Hornady disagrees, but perhaps you know more about their test results than they do.


http://www.hornady.com/store/300-RCM-180-GR-InterBond-Superformance/


Originally Posted by Hornady

Test Barrel (20") Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
MUZZLE 100 200 300 400 500
3040/3693 2840/3223 2649/2804 2466/2430 2290/2096 2121/1789


Details
Item Number 82228
H.I.T.S. # (100 Yard Value) 1367
Ballistic Coefficient (G1) .480
Sectional Density .271
Test Barrel Length (inches) 20
Quantity 20/BX






With the exception of Hybrid V, Hodgdon lists 2800-2850 max with a 180gr bullet. And that's in a 24" barrel.

I bet the telemarketers and home shopping channel do well with you.


Originally Posted by shrapnel
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


Originally Posted by JohnBurns
I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.