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    ear protection for 300 wm

    got a 5R in 300 wm. have a break on it, but oh so loud. had muffs and still had to add plugs. any suggestions for ears? thanks.
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    k- thanks
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    10-4, will try out if I run out of hands or don't have time to reload. thanks.k what do u think the barrel life is on this gun? still conflicted on how often I should clean it. I have been running a rod thru it after about 50 rounds.
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    bought from grabagun.com really shoots flat, walked it out to 900 yrds with factory ammo on day one. have tinkered with handloads now, settled on 168 berger VLD. at 100 yds put 4 holes in center touching each other. now have to re zero on longer distances but expect to exceed 1000 yds...
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    thanks, I know this will open up a can or worms, but what about brands of cans, which ones are worth the money and do the job, if I went that way. have seen lots of cans out there, a local store sells sandman and they will take care of all the paper work for me. probably still 6-8 month wait...
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    1st big bore gun

    10.4 shot it this past Friday, with hard wind. walked it out to 900 yds 1st time out, got dark on me plus wind blowing hard. shot some 170 and 180 grain. going to fiqure out some hand loads to see what works the best.
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    thanks, it seems I need to get better set of plugs other than foam to go with muffs
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    it is a radial brake. probably gonna get a can for it. thanks.
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    would rather have noise rather than the recoil. just need better muffs and plugs
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    got a 5R in 300 wm. have a break on it, but oh so loud. had muffs and still had to add plugs. any suggestions for ears? thanks.
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    ear protection for 300 wm

    just got a rem 700 5R, have a break on it in 300 win mg. shoots good , but what can I do about ear protection. had a muff on, and still had to add plugs. what do ya'll suggest to make it better. gonna order a can for it, but that will take 6-8 months. need more protection for ears. what a...
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    700 5R-300 win mag-26" SS

    after barrel break in, how many rounds should I expect to get out of barrel? how many rounds should go downfield before cleaning it again, or wait till my shots start straying. Thanks
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    1st big bore gun

    thanks. since I only paid about 1400 for the gun and scope not including brake and trigger all brand new, I will check it out shortly. thanks for the input. need all the advice I can get getting started in this new hobby.
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    1st big bore gun

    thanks. gonna run about 60-80 rounds thru it first, then start exper. with some hand loads. looks like I'm starting a new hobby at 65. have couple of friends who have ranges out to 1000 and a power line that someone could shoot 1500 yds and beyond if you have enough glass to see that far. does...
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    Looking for fellow Remington 700 5-R Gen 2 Owners!!!

    I just purchased a 5R in 300 win. mag. 26" ss barrel. have not shot it yet. have a vortex 6x25-50 mounted. 1st thing I did was have it glass bedded and added a jewel trigger 2 stage. also added a radial brake. can anyone tell me what to expect out of this gun accuracy, break in, bullet size. I...
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    1st big bore gun

    just purchased a reming. 700 5R in 300 win mag, stainless, 26" barrel with a vortex 6x24-50 scope. can anyone tell what to actually expect yardage wise out of the gun after its broken in some and have found sweet spot for ammo. have put a brake on it and a jewel trigger.