300 Norma action question

[idaho1]

I am wanting to verify from people with more knowledge and experience than me.... So I don't blow a wad of cash on the wrong parts....

Will the 300 Norma Magnum feed, function and generally work perfect in a standard long action with a .338 LM bolt face?
Specifically, I was going to buy a BAT HR long action.... I am concerned that I néed an XL action.

While on the subject, what barrel twist seems to be working the best for the Berger 230 hybrids?

Thanks for any feedback

 

[Edds]

No need for an XL action. A .300 Norma case is the same length as 7mm Remington Magnum. If you load a 230 gr Berger with the rear of the bearing surface at the shoulder/neck junction, your OAL will be just shy of 3.60".

I don't know what the "best" twist is but I have a barrel on order specifically for that bullet. I ordered a 9.5" twist.

 

[Dirty D]

IIRC the 338 Norma Mag (parent case of the 300NM) was specifically designed to cycle thru the Army's existing stock of long action M-24s, more than a few 300NM's have been built on LA Remmy's and Savages.

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

1-10 twist or quicker will work fine.