Alright guys, I’m in the market for a new rifle.
I’ve already decided on chambering - 300 win mag. I want to shoot at stuff way out there... out there being 600-1000 yards. This isn’t going to be a target rifle though, I’m buying it to hunt with, so weight is a concern. On that note and before we go further - I’m not planning on shooting at animals beyond 600 or so yards. I want it to be capable of repeatable accuracy at that distance though, and I figure a “thousand yard rifle” would take that failure out of the equation. I’d like a muzzle brake as well. Price point for rifle alone is $1200 give or take a couple hundred. Stainless or cerakote. I’d like it to stay under 8.5lbs.
Also a side note - what are people’s experiences having a sporter-ish weight barrel threaded? I’ll be honest - I’m a little scared to have it done at the risk of it being done wrong or robbing accuracy from an otherwise good barrel. I also realize that for what I want, a heavier barrel is likely going to be required.
My original thought was a CA in a Mesa or Ridgeline(since it’s on sale at Cabela’s). However, I don’t see many reviews of these rifles out there(not in 300 anyway). I’m sure they’re nice, and it seems like CA will stand behind them... but spending this much money I want to check all of my possibilities.
Remington. Yep, like I mentioned I want to check all my bases. If I went this route I’d be looking at a Sendero or AWR. Both would need a brake and a trigger. The sendero is definitely heavier than I want. The AWR doesn’t seem to have a heavy enough barrel. Most of the reviews I’ve seen on the sendero are from people who have an old one.
Browning XBolts - I have a few. I like them, but before they’re mentioned, I’m looking to try something different.
Tikkas - no. Their recent policy change is garbage. On top of that, I would need them to be threaded anyhow.
Savages - no. I have some and have nothing against them, but again, looking for something different.
Bergara - I’ve fondled a B14. For the price it seems so sweet. The reviews I’ve read are outstanding. However, I’m not sure the barrel is up to task - and with that said, it would also need to be threaded and cerakoted.
Weatherby - I’ve considered some of the vanguards. Some have the finish/brake options, however I’m not sure how I feel about the whole pencil barrel with a pressure point looking for a rifle that will do what I want.
Kimber - too much risk here.
Custom - not willing to spend the money or time.
I think that about exhausts my list.
Are there any rifles that I’m overlooking? In my position, what would you do?
Also, if I’m way off base on anything, please let me know. This is my first time looking at a rifle for this purpose. All I know is what I’ve read.
Think bullets first,not headstamps. Hint. Twist rate,throat geometry and COAL latitude are the mechanical factors,that allow one to choose bullets and less that melding,dots simply cannot be connected. Re-hint.
In Today's World,the 300 Winny is a poor choice,due those very mechanics. Wind is the Great Unknown,while Trajectory is a literal breeze and that fhuqking Pun...be intended. Hint. Yes I get it,that you assuredly do NOT get it and that is why this schit is reliably sooooooooo fhuqking funny. Re-hint.
If you reload,it's gonna be tough to whoop a Barrett FC in 7-08,with it's 8" RPM and 3" COAL,wearing a throat that'll cajole 180 ELD's to the lands at 2600fps ala .796 BC. Be sure to extrapolate said simplicity,Funtitude and Mild Mannerisms at 1200yds+,to any/all Delusions associated with your Imaginary 300 Winny. Hint. Then correlate the actual round count from such a forgiving platform,as opposed to something that'll beat you up in comparison and hurt results. Re-hint. Nobody has become proficient with a rifle,by talking about it and not shooting it and folks who are skilled...do not ask such foolish queries. Re-hint.
There is no correlation to a barrel's exterior dimensions,attributing to a Precision/Accuracy threshold. Bore tolerances,Smoothicity and throat geometry matter wayyyyyyyyyyy more than contour. Hint. Ergo's just "happen" to matter more than a "smidge" too. Re-hint.
If you do not reload,the 6.5 Kreedmire is your Huckleberry(due the above mechanics/bullets) and again,I'd certainly opt the Barrett FC,if only because it adds options down the road. Added recoil,added noise,added weight,added barrel length,diminished mag capacity and added ammo expense,do not garner proficiency. Hint.
Now to connect dots: A "lowly" FC 7-08 squirting a 180 ELD at 2600fps ala 21" spout(Alpha false shoulders,200's,'17 and a Smooch),with a 200yd zero,will reach the 1150yd line at 2500' elevation,by just simply looking at the windshield. The 1500yd line is an exceedingly modest 15.7 Mil ele correction and 1000yd 10mph full value wind is 50.8",1250yds is 84" and but 130" at 1500yds...be sure to compare 300 Winny loads to same. It also happens to be wayyyyyyy Supersonic at 1500yds to boot and I rather like that particular projectile's performance,well beyond that distance. Hint. Keep in mind that the 215 Berger Hybrid in .308"(.691) has a BC shy of a .264" 147 ELD (.697) and of course the .284" 180 ELD (.796). the 7mm 180 ELD at 2600fps,is simply a Giant Killer. Pun be intended. Re-hint.
The quicker you fret that which matters(bullets),the faster you'll be able to connect dots. 6x MQ goes without saying,as do a 20MOA 1913 rail and 40MOA dumped in 'Horn rings...just saying. Spent primers remain THE Supreme Tutorial. Hint.
You've been led to water.
Hint.
Thank me later.
It's never been difficult to cypher who shoots and who don't.
Re-Hint............................................
