Post by: Jeremiah P on February 15, 2009, 01:07:05 PM
I just can't figure out why the weatherby is $800 more, enlighten me.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 15, 2009, 01:10:39 PM
Post by: 300UltraMagShooter on February 15, 2009, 01:14:53 PM
Post by: norsepeak on February 15, 2009, 02:31:28 PM
Post by: Jamieb on February 15, 2009, 03:00:12 PM
WBY. rifles are nicely finished and look good. The design of their stocks on the heavy kickers doesn't fit me right, on a fast offhand shot I'm going to get slapped in the cheek by the raised cheek piece.
The Rem. rifles aren't as nice to look at but are just as reliable.
The RUM ammo or brass if you reload is cheaper then the 300 WBY. The RUM case is larger so it holds more powder and will out run a 300 WBY, with ease, but not by a lot.
Rem 700 rifles have a lot more aftermarket parts available, that and the ease of working on them is why most gunsmiths prefer Rem's. A Lot of smiths dont even use WBY actions for builds.
On the internet boards, I've seen some WBY owners get pretty emotional when defending their WBY's. so I normally wont post on these subjects. I'm in no way saying Rem's are better then WBY's, just that I have both and prefer the Rem 700 and the 300 RUM over any of the WBY rifles chambered in 300 WBY.
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 15, 2009, 06:23:41 PM
Post by: Jeremiah P on February 15, 2009, 06:42:32 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on February 15, 2009, 07:37:42 PM
Post by: haugenna on February 15, 2009, 08:25:46 PM
The Rem. rifles aren't as nice to look at but are just as reliable.
The RUM ammo or brass if you reload is cheaper then the 300 WBY. The RUM case is larger so it holds more powder and will out run a 300 WBY, with ease, but not by a lot.
Rem 700 rifles have a lot more aftermarket parts available, that and the ease of working on them is why most gunsmiths prefer Rem's. A Lot of smiths dont even use WBY actions for builds.
Actually, the WBY is cheaper to reload for than the RUM. Remington brass at Cabelas for the RUM is 89.99. Remington brass for the 300 WBY is $73.99. Smaller charge in the WBY= less powder = less money, and the bullets/primers are a wash.
Everything else I agree with. Concerning actions, the Rem 700's are more common but I feel the WBY action are better. They are just harder to come by and probably more expensive. Therefore the smiths probably prefer the 700 action. Keeps the cost down.
If you get a WBY accumark, you can get it with the brake. You can use that at the range and extend your practice sessions, take it off in the field to hunt if you want.
The RUM you might want to consider getting a brake on it if you want to do a lot of practice at the range. If your not going to practice then you might as well get a 30-06. The 30-06 will do everything under 300 yards that the RUM will do. Beyond that you are reaching some people's limitations if you are a sight in and hunt hunter.
Either way, both are good guns.
Post by: Antlershed on February 15, 2009, 08:55:21 PM
I liked the fluted barell on the sendero my accumark is fluted to they say it disipates the heat better but I don;t know that as a fact.I had a Rem 700 BDL SS in .300 win-mag, and after a three shot group, that barrel was pretty dang hot. After a three shot group in my Sendero .300RUM, it is just barely getting warm, which I'm sure is a combo of the flutes and the heavy barrel.
Jeremiah, I think like we talked about yesterday the Sendero will probably be a little more accurate than the XCR, but it comes with the extra weight. Both I'm sure will be well within what you're looking for as far as groups go. When I come out shooting next weekend we'll have to see how your pack handles the weight of my rifle too.
Post by: Red Dawg on February 15, 2009, 09:02:28 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 16, 2009, 12:00:34 AM
Post by: Jamieb on February 16, 2009, 05:16:51 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 16, 2009, 07:55:26 PM
....my Rem 300 rum shoots sub moa out of the box with factory ammo...
:yeah:
Post by: 270Shooter on February 16, 2009, 07:58:25 PM