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Gunsmithing Reaming a .308 out to 300WSM or 300 RCM

PowerstrokeOBX

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Jul 6, 2011
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Ive got a brand new 18" 308 benchmark barrel that I thought I would use for a hunting rig, but I have started having second thoughts on the 308. I was skimming the net and ran across the 300RCM and have had a hard on for it ever since. Its a short 300WSM "optimized" for short barrels. Im having a hard time trying to figure out what bullets I should be running the 168 Hybrid looks like a promising load if I can run it out of a magazine.

I looked at the 185 also at 2750 it is 6.2 mils to 800 and subsonic at 1450ish.
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Re: Reaming a .308 out to 300WSM or 300 RCM

Go with 300 WSM. The Ruger hasn`t caught on and probably never will. It is factory loaded with powders that make it fast but I don`t think we can purchase the same powder. Get Norma 300 WSM brass and you will be satisfied.