"best" modern factory cartridge
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Actually ammo for the 300wm has been pretty much available for most of this pandemic I have been able to order directly from both Sig Sauer and Federal on a regular basis. One may not be able to get the exact bullet styles one prefers but it is available, but no more costly than buying it locally if you can find it. Others that have been available direct have been the .308, which now seems to be in abundant supply about everywhere, 270 in 130 and 140 gr and recently 30-06 in 150 and 165 gr. I don't know about others since I don't shoot them thus don't watch the supplies. Check out the Sig Sauer and Federal web sites. You may be surprised.
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Sorry, not really trying to derail your thread in its infancy.
The "Abundance Of Factory Ammunition" part cuts it for me.
This or the infamous 308 Winchester!!
Both have the biggest selection of ammo anywhere and the highest likelyhood of finding some in the oddest and most remote places!
I once bought a box of 308 from a guy at a hole in the wall bar while shooting pool miles away from any gun shop or big box store!
BigNate
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I'll answer your question. None. Zero. Nada. Doesn't exist in your choices of caliber. There hasn't been a modern cartridge designed in n those calibers, that has factory abundant ammo.
What planet are you on that there's an abundance of any kind of ammo?
What planet are you on that there's an abundance of any kind of ammo?
It meets his criteria? Multiple factory ammunition offerings, modern case design and chamber design, premium Lapua and ADG brass, and it's .30cal. I'm not sure what else is better to meet his criteria. The 30 Nosler, 300 RUM, and 300 Win Mag are all good choices, but they don't meet his criteria. I think for factory ammunition and a modern design, the 300 PRC is tough to beat. I'm not emotional about cartridges, I just see them for what they are.
Oh...Sorry!... I missed the part of 30-35 degree shoulder criteria and "modern case design"!
As far as "all around" and "ammo availability"...My choices are still 308 and 30-06 and can add 300WM!
Based on ammo availability where I'm at? 308win, 6.5CM and 300WM is always in stock. I like all 3 but if I had to chose one "do most" rifle, it'd be the 308. Deciding factory would probably be ammo availability. barrel life, recoil.
That's multiple answers!
DoneNOut
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I would have said that before getting my Savage 110 High Country in 300WM. With the brake, little more weight, and gel recoil pad, it feels like shooting a 243. So, I guess I'm playing in this thread.
My vote: 300WM.
Husky user
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There are 3 and only 3 300 WM,7mm Rem,30-06,that check all the boxes!
rustyshackleford
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I've been getting 416 Rem mag this whole time with ease. Suckers
