Wild Monkey
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You might want to research RJS? Europe has several Cartridge versions of this size Brass available I believe.
7mm/6.5 Weatherby RPM
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RockyMtnMT
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I know the 338 RPM is happening. I would venture to guess there will be others.
Husky user
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I would like to see a 30/RPM
It might not equal the big 30's ,but you could get it in a really light rifle for $2500
Or super light rifle for $3500.
My elk hunting friend bought a 300 Wby Backcountry Ti,but because of the 9 lug action its a 6 lb rifle.
With the 6 lug action you get a less that 5lb rifle.
It might not equal the big 30's ,but you could get it in a really light rifle for $2500
Or super light rifle for $3500.
My elk hunting friend bought a 300 Wby Backcountry Ti,but because of the 9 lug action its a 6 lb rifle.
With the 6 lug action you get a less that 5lb rifle.
Nomosendero
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A 30 would have more powder capacity than a 30-06AI with the same bolt face. It would not replace my 26" 300WM which I have for loner shooting but to go after Elk and such in thicker foliage or out to 5-600 yards, a lighter and shorter 300RPM would be pretty nice!
wilkup
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That 30RPM would be the perfect do it all rifle for the PNW. I've thought that since they came out with that 6.5RPM. A 7mm version would be equally impressive though.
Currently, a 270 fills this role but I've been giving serious thought to switching it up to a 6 lug Mark V in 280AI after this season. I'd love a 7mm or 30 RPM though!
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300 PRC CUSTOM SAKO
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I just bought brass from sportsmans and graf has it also( nov. 2022). I am rechambering a sako to 6.5 Wby RPM and a TC pro hunter .284 win to 7/6.6 Wby RPM, Dies are available from Lee, Redding, hornady and rcbs. soi as far as I'm concerned it is very available and not dead and I will probably end up getting a weatherby backcountry ti, sorted and extremely light rifle imo
Rich Coyle
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The RPM is definitely a larger case than the AI. I think that 30 RPM would be like the old .30-338Win Mag, but lots lighter.
Husky user
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If they ever made a 30RPM I would have one of the first!
RockyMtnMT
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With an 8" twist!
Calvin45
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What would it do that a .300 win mag couldn't do better? Not trying to be contentious! Actually curious what the appeal is
RockyMtnMT
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Probably nothing. But it would be rimless. Some guys hate the belt. Also it would be a new cartridge that could have a faster twist and not be confusing what bullets could be shot in the faster twist. with factory ammo.
Calvin45
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Fair enough. Would going to a .473 bolt face actually result in any real weight reduction for
The rifle?
RockyMtnMT
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Not enough to make me sway either way. I have never talked myself out of a magnum rifle to save weight.
If a guy was to build on a standard large rifle action, the RPM would be top of the list for power in the standard action.
Husky user
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A $3500 5lb rifle,last time I checked a custom 300 Win Mag was at least $7000.
Price an "In Rut,"or" Best of the West"
For $2500 you can get a 5.4lb Backcountry steel action!
Now if you are not concerned weight there are lots of options!
