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Looking through my "stuff" and I found an Obermeyer 11.25 twist 30 cal barrel, both LA and SA Remington receivers. I'm trying to remember if I've ever had a 308, but am leaning that way. The barrel has what I call a Remington mag. contour. It will be a hunting rig. I've wildcated for years, but not really looking to do that on this one. What are your thoughts?
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A 308 has a lot going for it. But the game you hunt may play a part in your choice. My 300WSM shoots really well with a 11.25 barrel.
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I do have a 300 SAUM that shoots lights out and I like it. It may be like several that I have, mostly a safe queen. I have an 06, 30BR, 280AI, 300SAUM, 260, 6.5X47L, 6.5 Creedmore, 7x57, 257 Roberts, and bigbores. Deer size cartridge will probably be the max for it as I have larger cartridges if needed.
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I’d want more speed with a slow twist barrel than a 308 offers.
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I’d want more speed with a slow twist barrel than a 308 offers. I have 308 bullets from 112 to 220 on hand. I will also qualify that my personal limit for hunting game animals is 300yds. My Grandson has a 16 twist 30 barrel on his Mod 7 and it is an excellent shooter. Remember, I've had this barrel in the stack for over 20yrs, I don't have to buy one.
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Butchlambert: I think the 308 Winchester caliber would be a wonderful choice. I "made" myself a Remington Mountain Rifle LONG before Big Green even began thinking of a name for their Mountain Rifle 700 model. And the caliber I chose was 308 Winchester. It has served me exceptionally well as I have taken 3 varieties of Deer with it, Elk, 2 Black Bears, a few Antelope and a world class Mt. Goat with it - and it is as accurate today as it was when I put it together 35+ years ago. When you get your Rifle "done" (and if it is in 308 Winchester caliber) be sure and try the wonderful Nosler 165 grain Partitions in it - its all I have ever needed/used. Best of luck in your venture. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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can't miss with the 3006. may be old fashioned but works well on everything. I have 2, my go to rifle and another just like it for backup. god bless and stay safe.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a 30-06, but no 308. I guess I should have said, talk me out of the 308.
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I'll also vote for the 300WSM. Since your barrel has a "mag contour". I had one with a 11.25 twist barrel and it was a fantastic shooter. Don't like the 308w much..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I also forgot to mention that my bolts have 308 bolt faces. BSA, with a 300SAUM and a 300 WMag, the WSM would superfluous. It works well for some though.
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I'll also vote for the 300WSM. Since your barrel has a "mag contour". I had one with a 11.25 twist barrel and it was a fantastic shooter. Don't like the 308w much.. I guess my post is out in space. I need to mention that my bolt faces are 308 size. I have a 300SAUM and a 300WMag, so a 300WSM would be superfluous.The WSM is a good cartridge, but?
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I also forgot to mention that my bolts have 308 bolt faces. BSA, with a 300SAUM and a 300 WMag, the WSM would superfluous. It works well for some though. Yeah, I agree. The saum and WSM are 2 peas in a pod.. Good luck with your decision. A heavy barreled 308 is great to shoot off the bench, but not a whole lot of fun in the field. However, I pack around old sporterized m1917's so heavy rifles also work in the field, as you well know... If you have a .473 bolt face and don't want to open up it up, the 308 seems like a great choice. That or the old war horse 30-06....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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I have a 1917 in 416 Rigby and a Remington 30 in 30-06
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I think a 308 is the ideal scenario.
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If I was to use the long action, I'd make a 30-06. If I used the short action I'd go with a 308. Just how I'd do it, but YOU should do it the way you will be happiest.
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Since I have a 30-06 and no 308 a 308 it will be.
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Butch,
Every 30 caliber barrel I have bought from Boots Obermeyer has been a 11 or 11.25 twist. I have called Boots several times and I would be thinking a 10 twist for a new barrel project. He said the only reason a 30/06 was standardized for a .30/06 was to shot the 220 grain bullet. Boots would always talk me into a 11 or 11.25 barrel twist. He says that a 30/06 or 300 mag with 10:1 twist is too fast for anything under a 220 grain bullet. I would suck it up and follow Obermeyer's advice. He must be right because they always shot great!
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Go with the 308 Win. It's a boring but great cartridge.
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