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What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/02/16 04:01 AM
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I am in the process of getting the new 26 inch barrel in 30 caliber for my Rem 700. It used to be a 7 STW. What fast .30 caliber would you guy put on it? I would like to have some good quality brass available for it, its my main concern.
Last edited by Big Stan; 08/02/16 04:05 AM.
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/02/16 04:18 AM
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With a LA in that bolt face, I'd probably just stick with the 300 WM
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/02/16 04:41 PM
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"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/02/16 04:48 PM
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/02/16 05:52 PM
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With a LA in that bolt face, I'd probably just stick with the 300 WM Me too
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/03/16 03:15 AM
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Unless you're having the bolt face opened up for 338 size faced cases 300 norma isn't an option. That being said you should build a 300nm
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Re: What fast .30 caliber for my new barrel
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08/03/16 03:44 AM
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I love my 300 win mag, but a Norma mag has more juice. Also look at the new 30 nosler. It would be a good one.
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