300 Norma

[bodhisafa]

Looking to put together a new rig. It will be chambered in 300 Norma (improved possibly). I’m looking for a discussion on the best receiver (single shot) and twist rate for the heavy 30 cals from Sierra or Berger. It will be a target rifle no hunting and weight will be heavy for long range work.

 

[bjay]

Surgeon xl single shot barrel 1.35" 30" 9twist

 

[bodhisafa]

Can the surgeon action be DLCed ?

 

[Supersubes]

Can the surgeon action be DLCed ?

Anything can be dlc’d.

 

[Simia Dei]

8 twist for the Sierras

 

[bodhisafa]

What about Barnard actions? Anyone run them have any experience ?

 

[rts5577]

Surgeon xl single shot barrel 1.35" 30" 9twist

What about a gain twist barrel?

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

May I ask why you are deciding on those projectiles? Its like you putting a governor on your turbo charged engine......

Barnards are IMO one of the top 5 bolt action receivers available.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[surgeon260]

Surgeon xl single shot barrel 1.35" 30" 9twist

This is exactly what I would do. As a matter of fact it's exactly what I did, except mine is a repeater. CIP mags give you plenty of room to hang the bullets way out there.

 

[surgeon260]

May I ask why you are deciding on those projectiles? Its like you putting a governor on your turbo charged engine......
/QUOTE]

The heavy Bergers and Sierras are awesome. How are they in any way a handicap? What projectile would you choose? The Flatlines are cool in theory but they don't shoot nearly as well in my rifle as 230 Bergers.

 

[bjay]

What about a gain twist barrel?

My latest is 28" gain twist 9.25-8.50 bartlein.just waiting for ryan pierce to finish it up

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Well since he hasn't even started ordering parts for his build....he should build for the advancement in projectiles such as (And go with a super fast twist rate):

The Flatlines with the Tubb nose ring.
The Mk2 version of Boatrights projectiles.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[bodhisafa]

Reviving this thread...would like get a discussion going on the benefits of going with and action that has longer tenon says 1/8 treads vs 1/16 threads for a 300 norma.

I’ve noticed most companies that offer an appropriate action are just using a regular Remington long action, however would there be any benefits gained with a bigger action?

Also what MOA base would I need to reach 2200 - 2400 yards using a zero compromise scope?

 

[bodhisafa]

What are the real world results of using 9 vs 10 twist barrels for the 215-230 grain class of bullets?