Rick Richard
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With that load data you either single feed or use a long action if you want to use your magazine.
300 wsm or 6.5 prc
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No Sir! Mag allows 3.003" but for best compromise my COAL = 2.968" and CBTO = 2.197".
Correction (8/17/19, 0730 MST): Typo COAL from 3.968" to 2.968".
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cjl2010
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What's the coal? Barrel length?
Factory 24" 1:8".
cjl2010
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That a 3" magazine?
I guess you can say that, it was 3.003" inside when I measured it.
TwoTracks
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I know plenty of guys who use 6.5cm 6.5saum 6.5x55 etc to kill elk. I'd choose something bigger though. I say that yet I shot a bear, DRT with the Creedmoor and my kids use it for elk too.
Most Rem SA mag boxes are 2.835"ish. Hornady lists the COAL for the PRC as 2.955". Maybe Wyatt's has a mag box that would work. If you're not wanting to get that creative, the new 6.5prc could be a no go.
Most Rem SA mag boxes are 2.835"ish. Hornady lists the COAL for the PRC as 2.955". Maybe Wyatt's has a mag box that would work. If you're not wanting to get that creative, the new 6.5prc could be a no go.
Rick Richard
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Is that a misprint on the COAL? Also, you must h
is that a misprint on the COAL? Also, how far off the lands are you at the CBTO?
Yep, fat fingered it, it should have been 2.968". Thanks for bringing it up. Will correct original response. It's .080" off the lands.
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TwoTracks
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If you're wanting to use a BDL bottom metal, Wyart's Does sell a longer box and follower. The receiver will need to be milled and the bolt stop shortened. Could be beneficial for either cartridge.
Both of them like them both but after being attacked by a bear trying to get my elk the 300 Winchester short mag would have been better shooting at the bear vidmar 6.5 that's all I got to say you don't know what happens to you while you're out there but always be prepared as I was not
