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300WSM Build idea
« on: November 17, 2014, 08:28:33 AM »
well, them 230 Berger Hybrid Targets still have my wheels turning.

Unfortualtely a 300RUM, and a 300WM are just too long for amything othert than a single feed.

now I am looking at a 300WSM, throated for the berger.

3.220 COAL, it will easily fit in a Long action with some room to spare, no need for any long mag boxes etc...etc...


Saw some real nice rigs in Idaho that gave me some ideas for a tacticool chassis also.


Now just need to see DBM will hold a 0.550 diameter cartrige.

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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2014, 05:15:00 PM »
Accurate makes bottom metal for the wsm family. I think your will have a hard time finding a set that will let you run a coal that long in the 300wsm mags.
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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2014, 05:40:15 PM »
We were mag feeding 230 OTM's in 2010's and a Desert Tactical bullpup.

With fantastic results I might add. :chuckle:


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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2014, 08:49:37 AM »
which is whY am looking at using a Long Action for the build.

I still need to look into weather a 0.555" case will fit in a 300 Win Mag Magazine

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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2014, 01:13:53 PM »
I have done almost the same thing you are talking about.

I bought a tikka t3 300 wsm. The nice thing about the tikkas is they are all long action. The short actions just have a longer bolt stop on them. So you can get a kit from brownells that has a replacement long action bolt stop. Then you just replace the short action stop and you now have a long action 300 wsm.

Next I tore the magazine apart and rebuilt it to allow for a longer coal with the 190 and 210 bergers.

Just a option for you. I will have to measure the mag but I still have plenty of room with the 190's I am running right now.
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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2014, 01:19:34 PM »
I just measured my modified mag. I used a piece of aluminum channel for the back of the mag to create a new rear wall. My max coal is 3.130" with the channel stock in the back. I think if you used just a piece of flat aluminum you would be able to get to your desired length.

Once again just a idea.
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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2014, 05:34:36 PM »
Tikka
 Do yourself a favor and take Carpsniperg2's advice.

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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2014, 08:40:21 AM »


How does the WSM feed with the longer bullets??

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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2014, 08:14:37 PM »
It has been doing great. I have only put about 40 rounds since I converted it. The mag follower is a little short for the new length but it just slides forward on the last shell tell the nose touches the front of the mag and then it stops.
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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2014, 12:26:18 PM »
Saw this and thought I would post it.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=869073
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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2014, 08:40:59 AM »
I am not a member of that board, so I can't read the thread.


Called Berger and they are working up some possible load data for my possible COAL.

Looked at a lefty Tikka in 300 WSM, really liking the idea of a left handed bolt for a rifle like this.

This looks like it has potential also, would use a Magpul PRS instead of a flimsy telestock.


http://mdttac.com/lss-chassis-for-tikka-t3.html

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Re: 300WSM Build idea
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2014, 01:57:49 PM »
The .300 Win Mag with a 230 OTM is a stellar performer.

 


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