.300WM or 6.5 Grendel

[islandermyk]

with the 300wm mag you have relatively cheap factory ammo
almost painless reloading component cost (relatively)
standard size press equipment
regular old .308 projectiles

I was thinking the same.. I'm already getting used to reloading .308 and having a great time.

I would go .300 WM over a Grendel. Are you sure you didn't mean 6.5 Creedmore. Like others stated, its a popular cartridge for a reason. Now that they are making high BC bullets 208- 230 gr it should make it out to a mile in the right conditions. I personally like the 208 amax, but some are having really good luck with the new Berger 215 gr Hybrids, to pricey for me. Plus if you ever want to sell its a popular cartridge. +1 .300 wm

Grendel... I was reading an article about it. They were hyping up the round (which i don't doubt is a good one) maybe a little bit.
Hoping everything gets back to normal some day. I will look into either .300wm and the .338lm

I like shooting far

[wolffo]

I reload 223/308/300wm...thats my platform(s)
for me (at least for now) i can get it all done with those calibers on a single redding T-7 turret press with room for a powder funnel
I can p dog, slay all north american big game, shoot steel to 1,000 yds
308 projectiles range from 110gr to 220gr and come in a zillion different flavors
and there is some overlap potential for some powders too (RL-10x/RL-15/RL-19/RL-22)
with an eye on cost per round. and compnent availability and ammo (at walmart if need be...usually)
of course you can always do better, go further, and faster..flatter
the 6.5-284 is a freaking sexy ass round...man I love spotting for a friend who shoots that...absolutely wicked wicked round...but its not for me
have fun!

[Bandit4142]

I'm currently working on a deal to have a 6.5-284 built. I'm really excited about how this new creation will perform out past 1k yards. The biggest challenge I see in my future will be learning the proper techniques to show its performance out at those distances!

[islandermyk]

6.5-284... I have heard of this round, but never had the privilege to see it in action... very interesting stuff

[Hoser]

6.5-284... I have heard of this round, but never had the privilege to see it in action... very interesting stuff

They smoke a barrel in about 1,000 rounds.

[islandermyk]

They smoke a barrel in about 1,000 rounds.

well then.... I will not look into this any much further

[Bandit4142]

I'm no expert, but I've been told by the builder that barrel life is subject to the loads used and barrel quality. The builder I'm working with uses Krieger Barrels exclusively, and has had exceptional luck. If kept between 2900-3000 fps, barrel life should be around 2000 rds, maybe even slightly better. This is assuming you're not heating up the barrel with several consecutive shots. I'm only shooting for my own entertainment, so excessive barrel heat is not something I'm overly concerned with.

Barrel life is something that I'm debating with. All this being said, previously I owned & shot the .300wm and had alot of fun. I have had the pleasure of shooting (not owning) the .338 LM which is an incredible (and proven) long-range round, but it was wicked..... good & bad!

[islandermyk]

I'm no expert, but I've been told by the builder that barrel life is subject to the loads used and barrel quality. The builder I'm working with uses Krieger Barrels exclusively, and has had exceptional luck. If kept between 2900-3000 fps, barrel life should be around 2000 rds, maybe even slightly better. This is assuming you're not heating up the barrel with several consecutive shots. I'm only shooting for my own entertainment, so excessive barrel heat is not something I'm overly concerned with.

Barrel life is something that I'm debating with. All this being said, previously I owned & shot the .300wm and had alot of fun. I have had the pleasure of shooting (not owning) the .338 LM which is an incredible (and proven) long-range round, but it was wicked..... good & bad!

Knowing me I'd probably burn through 2K rounds in 2 or 3 months... I heard barrel wait times are just as crazy too...

What's the life span of a .338lm?

[dwalker460]

I just picked up a 300WSM. Its a compromise rifle to be sure, but I like it already. Debated the 338LM, 300WM, 6.5/284, and a few others. For me what ended up making the difference is cost per round. Recoil was a consideration, but with brakes/cans/stocks almost any round can be tamed. Barrel life was a consideration for sure, but thats just part of it. I think asking what is the best round for X distance is like asking if blondes, redheads, or brunettes are better in the sack, its all subjective and dependent on a lot of variables.
Mike your welcome to shoot the gun sometime and see how you like it.

[islandermyk]

I just picked up a 300WSM. Its a compromise rifle to be sure, but I like it already. Debated the 338LM, 300WM, 6.5/284, and a few others. For me what ended up making the difference is cost per round. Recoil was a consideration, but with brakes/cans/stocks almost any round can be tamed. Barrel life was a consideration for sure, but thats just part of it. I think asking what is the best round for X distance is like asking if blondes, redheads, or brunettes are better in the sack, its all subjective and dependent on a lot of variables.
Mike your welcome to shoot the gun sometime and see how you like it.

Solid Brother! I will be keeping this in mind... and you will be getting a call here tomorrow