nodakhunter
Well-Known Member
So after my initial thread wondering about the pros and cons of doing an extreme 7mm build, the 7mm-300 Norma, and receiving a lot of comments that it was a bad idea, I've decided to do a 300 Norma Improved instead. I hear a lot of good things about this cartridge and its ability to push heavy 30 cal bullets. My plan once this is all said and done is to have a fairly lightweight, long range elk killer.
I'm currently in the process of getting a reamer print (JGS) drawn up. I'm planning to run either the 215 or 230 grain Berger Hybrids (for hunting) and maybe try out Hornady's 230 A-tip for stretching the rifle's legs a little bit. I'm undecided about what to do with the freebore on this rifle. From everything I can find, somewhere around .210-.220" seems to be about right for the 215 and around .260" for the 230 grain class of bullets. Any opinions about which route to go?
I'm currently in the process of getting a reamer print (JGS) drawn up. I'm planning to run either the 215 or 230 grain Berger Hybrids (for hunting) and maybe try out Hornady's 230 A-tip for stretching the rifle's legs a little bit. I'm undecided about what to do with the freebore on this rifle. From everything I can find, somewhere around .210-.220" seems to be about right for the 215 and around .260" for the 230 grain class of bullets. Any opinions about which route to go?