Need advice for a new .300 WM

[jeffdb]

New here, so be gentle.
Want a hunting rifle in .300 WM. Its the upper limit of my cans. Awhile back, I had a rifle built in 6.5 CM built on a 700 action for bench shooting by Score-Hi here locally. I love that gun, I had no idea I could shoot groups that well with factory ammo. I currently do not reload, so the choice of caliber is also affected by the availability and price of factory ammo.

I would go the same route with a custom built gun, but have no desire to wait for it to be built, and still cost me well in excess of $2k. Yes i know that's chump change for some, but not for me.

I have a nice scope (Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50) all plastic wrapped waiting for a new home.

I went from Montana to Legendary to Fierce to Cooper for choices.

I desire something that comes with a threaded barrel, so that limits a little bit. I hunt in the west, so a lighter weight is a must.

Any advice is appreciated after reading bad reviews in the forums about Legendary and Fierce that are over a year old. Of course, the online blog writers all publish fluff pieces on the, so am interested in newer info.

 

[dah605]

Remember that you can have barrels threaded as long as there is enough material for proper threads and shoulder.

I've got a Cooper in 300 Win Mag and it is an amazingly accurate rifle. I had a muzzle brake added. Just took a cow elk with it at 388 yards using the Berger 215 grain bullets--you could get those through ABM Ammo in factory loads.

-David

 

[FEENIX]

New here, so be gentle.
Want a hunting rifle in .300 WM. Its the upper limit of my cans. Awhile back, I had a rifle built in 6.5 CM built on a 700 action for bench shooting by Score-Hi here locally. I love that gun, I had no idea I could shoot groups that well with factory ammo. I currently do not reload, so the choice of caliber is also affected by the availability and price of factory ammo.

I would go the same route with a custom built gun, but have no desire to wait for it to be built, and still cost me well in excess of $2k. Yes i know that's chump change for some, but not for me.

I have a nice scope (Vortex Razor HD 5-20x50) all plastic wrapped waiting for a new home.

I went from Montana to Legendary to Fierce to Cooper for choices.

I desire something that comes with a threaded barrel, so that limits a little bit. I hunt in the west, so a lighter weight is a must.

Any advice is appreciated after reading bad reviews in the forums about Legendary and Fierce that are over a year old. Of course, the online blog writers all publish fluff pieces on the, so am interested in newer info.

Welcome to LRH and enjoy!

I have to admit, with the exception of the muzzle brake, I'm liking the https://christensenarms.com/firearms/bolt-rifles on my LGS ... you might want to check it out if this fits what you're looking for.

+1 on the ABM ammo!

Good luck and happy safe shooting/hunting.