What magnum caliber

big johnson · Jan 23, 2025

The 338RUM is my go to hunting gun. Always wanted a 338- 378 Weatherby, but hard to find brass and it's spendy to shoot. The 338 Chey tac is a true beast. The Norma 300 IMP or the 338 Norma is the direction I will go in the future.

Greatgrandad · Jan 23, 2025

ColeT96 said:
My first custom, a 28 nosler, should be finished by the end of the week. Now I'm already wanting to start another. If so I'll part ways with current gun to fund it. But, as the title states what calibers would yall recommend. I think I'd like a 30 cal. But open to all options. I tend to lean towards the hotter rounds.

I have two 300 RUM's and enjoy them greatly, but a 300NMI is a great round. However, you can do a lot with just a 300WM. If you aren't completely set on a 30 cal, then the 338LM or 338RUM reaches out with good authority.

Just for comparison fun:
L-R: 50 BMG, 338LM, 338WM, 300RUMx2, 6mm-06

K.E.C. Darkside · Jan 23, 2025

30/378 Or 30/338 LMI.
EASY PEASY IS 300 RUM.
NUFF SAID.

6.5x300 WBY · Jan 23, 2025

big johnson said:
Always wanted a 338- 378 Weatherby, but hard to find brass and it's spendy to shoot.

Brass is easy, not difficult to find at all.
Spendy factory ammo, absolutely. For reloading not terrible at all. It's a beast of a cartridge.

RichCoyle · Jan 23, 2025

memtb said:
Unless he's very experienced…..I'd probably wait until he's 14 or so! memtb

My son is son-in-law bought a .300 RUM with nice scope and a box of ammo minus three cartridges for a give away price. The guy brought it for his ten year old.

N.Y.Arnie · Jan 23, 2025

nwhunter said:
Just to be that guy, I suggest the boring old 300 Weatherby.

Gotta say nothing boring about it.. I have my two dream rifles both are Weatherby 6.5-300 and 300 WBY Mag. I have been asking myself what to do with the one just gifted, me do I change to a different cartridge or work with what he built. Hmmm.. Gotta love those 30 Mags

memtb · Jan 23, 2025

RichCoyle said:
My son is son-in-law bought a .300 RUM with nice scope and a box of ammo minus three cartridges for a give away price. The guy brought it for his ten year old.

Should have waited until the kid was 14!

Or, maybe the kid heard about the CM and didn't want to "step down" to the 300 Ultra! memtb

ColeT96 · Jan 23, 2025

Taylorbok said:
300 NMI would be pretty sweet.
A 7-300 NMI would be pretty cool also. 190gr A-tips at 3250 FPS gonna be really hard to beat.

I just read on the 7-300. It seems nothing shy of amazing

Have gun will travel · Jan 23, 2025

I like the 30-378 Weatherby. With the Weatherby muzzle brake, it is fun to shoot and easy to control. Ear protection is essential!

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