Thread: Moving up in calibre - 300 Win, 300 WSM, 7mm RM or there?

708 will be good in the 400 to 500 range
280ai for a bit more legs

Mate, id just get a decent scope and load sorted for the 270 if not already and use the rest for ammo. i comfortably push my 270 to 800 yards on deer using 150 Berger's but the ranges you mention you can easily do that even with a 130gr sst, the 150sst not far behind the Berger's BC. i run a hot load though, 150gr going 2900fps but even with a mild load the 270 can do the range you are after.

if you chuck a 3-16x scope onto the 270 its sorted for an all-round for bush and long range.

If you just want a new rifle, my pick in 30 cal is 300wsm or even PRC and 7mm is 7PRC, BTW if you dont reload most factory 7 rem mag ammo doesn't give much over the 270 anyway.

Yea the reason for parting with the 270 is that its an older rifle that isn't quite as accurate as I want. I figure if I am buying a new rifle then it's a good time to change calibre and future proof myself as I get more into longer range shooting

Originally Posted by jpurdon

Yea the reason for parting with the 270 is that its an older rifle that isn't quite as accurate as I want. I figure if I am buying a new rifle then it's a good time to change calibre and future proof myself as I get more into longer range shooting

If I was you and only because you are running factory ammo stay with the .270 or Creedmoor or 7-08 the 300 mag and PRC are a massive jump in horse power.
I've just sold my 7prc and are sticking with my 6.5 Creedmoor which will handle everything I hunt out to 600M.

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The 280ai is a absolute ripper, sold my Rem mag after getting it. Pushes the 162's just as fast as the 7mmRM did with less powder and recoil. Definitely a calibre to look at if you're looking at a new rifle. If you have alot of 270win brass you can fire form those to 280ai.

I went down this path years ago. Started with a 308 went to 300wsm. Had a WSM for close to 20yrs. Shot deer from 20m to 750m. A great caliber to own, my favorite was 200g eld x. I have now gone back to a 308 as I wanted a change again. I can still shoot to 500m comfortably.

wonder how the factory hotter ammunition would go in longer faster twist barrel..... would sure be interesting to know..Im picking it would be nipping on heels of other cartridges more usually used longish range.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

wonder how the factory hotter ammunition would go in longer faster twist barrel..... would sure be interesting to know..Im picking it would be nipping on heels of other cartridges more usually used longish range.

Bro, by your own admission (over and over and over again) this thread is really not in your wheel house, so maybe park your opinion for a change. Might be nice for one to run for a bit without your input.

Not saying you are not entitled to an opinion, or that it’s wrong. More, maybe read the room a bit and pass on this one. You know, for a change.

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

Bro, by your own admission (over and over and over again) this thread is really not in your wheel house, so maybe park your opinion for a change. Might be nice for one to run for a bit without your input.

Not saying you are not entitled to an opinion, or that it’s wrong. More, maybe read the room a bit and pass on this one. You know, for a change.

I find the quickest way to get involvement from someone is say something incorrect.
people love proving each other wrong

threads without involvement die quiet deaths and noone learns anything

its pretty dog shit to tell someone directly on a forum that it would be better if they didnt contribute

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

Bro, by your own admission (over and over and over again) this thread is really not in your wheel house, so maybe park your opinion for a change. Might be nice for one to run for a bit without your input.

Not saying you are not entitled to an opinion, or that it’s wrong. More, maybe read the room a bit and pass on this one. You know, for a change.

dang, fella. depressing comment

Originally Posted by Proudkiwi

Bro, by your own admission (over and over and over again) this thread is really not in your wheel house, so maybe park your opinion for a change. Might be nice for one to run for a bit without your input.

Not saying you are not entitled to an opinion, or that it’s wrong. More, maybe read the room a bit and pass on this one. You know, for a change.

This is where the 'add to ignore' feature is invaluable! Only needed to use it once

Wait for tikka to release the 7prc.

If I was doing it again I’d get 300wsm and have the throat modified for heavy bergers.

If you're not reloading I'd go one of the PRC cartridges. These are optimized for modern heavy for calibre ELD type projectiles and will have a better selection of factory offerings going forward. Not to say the older cartridges won't do the same job but it's often a case of reloading to get the results you need.

Jeez this could go on forever!
But hey
I'm here now so.......
7mm PRC.

Less recoil than the 30 cal variants, accurate, with good factory ammo available.
The 6.5's will get you where you want now, but if you want to reach out further later with any breeze, the 7mm will help.

All 3 cartridges you've described will be more than adequate along with several others. Pick the cartridge you like the look of, you don't tip ugly strippers.