.300 Norma or .300 RUM (can’t decide!!!) What

[.30cal fanatic]

Simple..NEITHER..too many issues with both, why drive yourself crazy for 100 fps or so, a couple of extra clicks in the scope and as Ozzy said, NO MORE TEARS !!

What problems ?

 

[Eagle eyes 17]

Another great load :
300 R.U.M.
212gr ELD-X
91.5gr - Retumbo
3,050fps - 0.673 B.C.
3.900" C.O.L.

 

[Eagle eyes 17]

Nothing like building up a great Rifle , no matter what you choose ... Enjoy

 

[DJ Fergus]

Personally, I would ask Ryan Pierce about buying one of his Lapua bolt face actions and make the 300 Norma Mag. I've been shooting the 300 RUM since it first hit the market and the cartridge length with these longer, heavier bullets is not necessary. But you apparently don't have any hesitation about the RUM so just run with it.

I called Ryan and ordered an atlas tactical action with lapua bolt face. He had it to my FFL in two business days from the time I called him. You can't ask for any better than that. No worries about bullet length with a 300 Norma in that action. It accepts multiple magazine configurations including a Wyatts mbe+3. Give yourself enough freebore for the 250 a-tip and you will still have enough wiggle room with that action and be seated out long at the same time.

 

[.30cal fanatic]

I think I'll go as far as the 230 A-Tip with this build. My twist won't stabilise the 250's according to Hornady 1/9

 

[Quicksilver338]

Or you can run his 300nm imp and push the 230 Berger that velocity or perhaps better. I'm bout to do load development on mine. He builds a beautiful rifle!

I'm awaiting completion of mine! Hoping next week it will be ready to ship.

 

[Arken7mm]

I've been searching around but I can't find which shoots flatter between the 300 Norma or the 300 RUM? Stopping power against large game?

Also, today in 2024 are there more options available for the Norma or RUM with regards to brass etc? Which cartridge would be a more affordable option today to build upon?

 

[FEENIX]

I've been searching around but I can't find which shoots flatter between the 300 Norma or the 300 RUM? Stopping power against large game?

Also, today in 2024 are there more options available for the Norma or RUM with regards to brass etc? Which cartridge would be a more affordable option today to build upon?

I am a heavy bullet (high BC, bullet design/construction, etc.) or caliber shooter, so flatter bullets are not my concern, but down-range performance at long range, i.e., 1000 yards on elk. Remember that in the .300 RUM, you will need to have an OAL close to 4.00" to take full advantage of the long, heavy, high BC bullets. In short, you must take action that will accommodate the longer OAL.

Which is more affordable is purely relative because it depends on the components you load. For instance, a .300 NM brass could cost you each as follows: Lapua = $2.97, Peterson = $2.24, and Norma = $2.00. You save a tad more on bulk buying, though.

 

[rpierce]

I am a heavy bullet (high BC, bullet design/construction, etc.) or caliber shooter, so flatter bullets are not my concern, but down-range performance at long range, i.e., 1000 yards on elk. Remember that in the .300 RUM, you will need to have an OAL close to 4.00" to take full advantage of the long, heavy, high BC bullets. In short, you must take action that will accommodate the longer OAL.

Which is more affordable is purely relative because it depends on the components you load. For instance, a .300 NM brass could cost you each as follows: Lapua = $2.97, Peterson = $2.24, and Norma = $2.00. You save a tad more on bulk buying, though.

I have Lapua 300 norma brass for $220 shipped per 100 pieces. I have some Lapua 300 norma brass with over 30 firings on it and the primer pocket feels almost brand new. You won't wear it out unless you have really hot loads. The norma or norma improved is the way to go for a big 30 cal magnum that is shooting the heavy bullets. The case is shorter and fatter than the rum. If shooting 245s and having them sit optimally in the case youll need a 3.830 wyatts box at the minimum. The 4" wyatts or 3.950 Unknown munitions detachable mag system is ideal. A 300 rum or 30-338 lapua is too long to fit in any magazine if the 245 is sitting optimally in the case.