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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 1546701" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>Nice thoughts and advice in the thread.</p><p></p><p>Even though I'm partial to the 338WM, I can see good options in 30 calibers. Tikkas are sweet little platforms off the shelf and out of the box, light and generally very accurate. My personal inclination for 30 cal would be to get a Tikka 300WinMag and have it re-chambered to the new 300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge). The 300 PRC is the 375 Ruger necked down to .308" and basically duplicates 300 Weatherby ballistics. The 300 PRC fits in a standard length action with a .532" bolt face. A Tikka barrel is 24.4" and has a couple of thread beyond 24"that could be used to "set back" the barrel for the shoulder differences between the WinMag and PRC. In addition, the 300 PRC is not a wildcat but a factory offering through Hornady. On reloading, the Lee hand-press, and scales like the little Hornady G-2 make reloading on the move a real option.</p><p></p><p>Disclaimer: I do not own a 300 PRC or 300 Win Mag, I am merely offering advice on the directions that I might go if preparing a 30-cal elk rifle. It is always interesting to follow such plans from an armchair, watching on the web.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 1546701, member: 53978"] Nice thoughts and advice in the thread. Even though I'm partial to the 338WM, I can see good options in 30 calibers. Tikkas are sweet little platforms off the shelf and out of the box, light and generally very accurate. My personal inclination for 30 cal would be to get a Tikka 300WinMag and have it re-chambered to the new 300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge). The 300 PRC is the 375 Ruger necked down to .308" and basically duplicates 300 Weatherby ballistics. The 300 PRC fits in a standard length action with a .532" bolt face. A Tikka barrel is 24.4" and has a couple of thread beyond 24"that could be used to "set back" the barrel for the shoulder differences between the WinMag and PRC. In addition, the 300 PRC is not a wildcat but a factory offering through Hornady. On reloading, the Lee hand-press, and scales like the little Hornady G-2 make reloading on the move a real option. Disclaimer: I do not own a 300 PRC or 300 Win Mag, I am merely offering advice on the directions that I might go if preparing a 30-cal elk rifle. It is always interesting to follow such plans from an armchair, watching on the web. [/QUOTE]
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