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I have a Remington 700 long action and a McMillan stock and I can't decide what to build. I am leaning towards a 300 Win Mag or a .257 Weatherby Magnum. I already own a lightweight 300Win Mag and a .264 Win Mag. 7 mag is out I have two of these. I was also thinking about a 270 Weatherby magnum but I have a 270wsm. Help me decide.
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Since you already have a .264, I'd say the .257 roy.
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How about a 6.5 STW,I'M BUILDING 1 MYSELF but I'm a SPEED FREAK.
Last edited by crittergetter; 03/27/08. Reason: add info
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You like speed? you should try the 6.5/378 Weatherby with a telephone pole length tube.
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338 win mag...you will love it!
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358 norma mag. It will wack just about anything.
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Are we to assume that your action already has a .532 bolt face?
If so, the 257 Wby would be a speedy new caliber for you, and I have to agree with 91xlt, the 338 Win Mag is also a great choice.
If not, how about the 240 Wby?
I cannot knock the 270 Wby either. Just waiting for my new acquisition to get home. (And I also have a 270 WSM - but it shoots the 140 gr AccuBond's very well, and I want to try the 110 gr TSX, TTSX and AccuBond's in the Wby)
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a 338 win mag would fit in
I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
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I really don't need a big caliber yet. The biggest animal I hunt is the occasional elk. 416 and 375 is a little big for my needs. Looking more for a flat shooting deer rifle that also doesn't punish you on the bench. 257 Wby would probably fit my needs the best.
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Better question, what stock is it you have and do you have the action?
Then I would pick a type of rifle such as lightwight mountain, midwieight allarounder, or heavy varmit tacticool.
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there is a 358sta tube in the classifieds. that would answer all your questions.....
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