Help Me Choose A 300 Win Mag

[AZ Wildcat]

Yeah, that's what I figured. I'll do a good 50 round break in with the factory trigger, then see how I feel about it when I'm ready to start dialing in.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I also recommend using Nosler brass for reloading. Buy you 5 boxes of Nosler factory ammo for your break-in, and form brass at the same time for when you reload.

 

[AZ Wildcat]

Great suggestion, thanks.

 

[Mike 338]

Don't overlook the Steyr Pro Hunter. After hunting with a rifle that's to heavy, you'll probably end up with something in this configuration anyway. As a added bonus, Steyr's tend to shoot very well also.

 

[ruby76]

I too went with the mil spec 5r 26" 300 wm, after a bunch of reading on this site. Reading through this thread makes me feel even more confident that I made the right choice. I couldn't go full high dollar custom, but instead did my homework on the best factory rifles.

I too am going to leave it in the factory configuration for break-in and initial load development starting with 200 grain ELDX and H1000. I'll re-assess later if I need any improvements, which will be small first, such as bedding then a trigger. I'll have a few good range sessions before I decide if I need to brake it or not, I do have a JP recoil eliminator if need be.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I recommend giving the Berger 215 Hybrid a chance. Jeff (Broz) uses them for hunting and has taken hundreds of game with them, and highly recommends them.

http://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/comparing-the-berger-210-vld-to-the-215-hybrid.88657/

I use the 210 VLD's and 215 Hybrids in my .30 calibers as well.

 

[Epee]

Another vote for a Steyr.