View attachment 91242 I was in the same boat recently and decided to do a 338 RUM build. I have a Defiance Long Action done to my specs, Proof CF Barrel, Timney CE, Wyatt's Mag box, and a Manner PRS1 stock all getting sent to Travis R (RBros) when the stock is done next week. The paint job I'm doing is going to be sick as well. I'm planning on running the 338 RUM with goals of 3100 with 250's, Travis thinks this is attainable and I can't wait. Looking at 11 lbs with a Minox ZP5 5-25 MR2. I just sold a 28 Nosler that I loved but really want the extra knock down power. If you already have a 30 and 28 why not go up and give it a shot. There's no replacement for displacement ha.
What barrel length did you go with? I was thinking if I went 338 I'd go with a 28 or 30 to really benefit from the extra power and gain some velocity. What made you go with 338 rum instead of 338 edge?
You tried the 210 ABLR yet? I have some of those I use in my 30-06, they're meant for long range but my 30-06 shoots em slow enough they have amazing expansion properties (2600 FPS down to 1800 fps expands great)I've killed a lot of critters with the 200 grain Accubond out of my .300 RUM. I've never experienced the huge exits like the Berger tends to make. Killed elk, mule deer, antelope and bears. Oh, and a wolf. Ranges from 42 to 703 yards. It's a great bullet for hunting loaded in the RUM. mtmuley
Used them one year. Killed a bull and a mule deer. 80 yards and 357 yards respectively. In my opinion the 210 ABLR has nothing on the "regular" 200 grain Accubond. mtmuleyYou tried the 210 ABLR yet? I have some of those I use in my 30-06, they're meant for long range but my 30-06 shoots em slow enough they have amazing expansion properties (2600 FPS down to 1800 fps expands great)
They have a much better BC than the standard 200 gr accubonds, but obviously being Nosler is a bit inflated and I was curious how they did at faster speeds.
Wow that's quite a goal considering its tough to break 2900 fps with 250's.. I guess if you aren't concerned with using temp stable powders 3000 fps should be easyView attachment 91242 I was in the same boat recently and decided to do a 338 RUM build. I have a Defiance Long Action done to my specs, Proof CF Barrel, Timney CE, Wyatt's Mag box, and a Manner PRS1 stock all getting sent to Travis R (RBros) when the stock is done next week. The paint job I'm doing is going to be sick as well. I'm planning on running the 338 RUM with goals of 3100 with 250's, Travis thinks this is attainable and I can't wait. Looking at 11 lbs with a Minox ZP5 5-25 MR2. I just sold a 28 Nosler that I loved but really want the extra knock down power. If you already have a 30 and 28 why not go up and give it a shot. There's no replacement for displacement ha.
Wow that's quite a goal considering its tough to break 2900 fps with 250's.. I guess if you aren't concerned with using temp stable powders 3000 fps should be easy
.28 Nosler with 195 Elite Hunters.
28" Proof CF 1:8 twist .28 Nosler barrel will be what's going on my next build. When I get more money, I'm going to rebuild one of my custom 7mm STW's, and since the action was originally a 7RUM, no extra modifications are necessary. The action's already been blueprinted, so all that's needed is a new tube that's been chambered and headspaced. Probably gonna stick it in a new stock (thinking Manners or Stocky's CF Long Range stock).