Post by: thurman on June 11, 2020, 01:44:47 PM
Post by: jakeweb on June 11, 2020, 02:03:18 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 11, 2020, 08:34:43 PM
Save up a bit extra and get one build by rBros if you shop the classifieds you can get one done for not a lot more then your budget listedTravis knows how to put one together right👍
Post by: highside74 on June 11, 2020, 08:41:52 PM
Post by: NWShooter on June 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM
Give Benchmark a call in Arlington. They have incredibly accurate barrels. I don’t think most main stream builders can get a custom done by this big game season.
Post by: yorketransport on June 11, 2020, 08:51:30 PM
Couple questions:
- Do you reload?
- What weight range for the complete package?
- Do you have a specific action that you like?
- Wood stock or synthetic?
- What ranges are you comfortable shooting an animal at?
Post by: rtspring on June 11, 2020, 08:56:21 PM
A 1000 dollar rifle will kill an animal just as dead as a 3000 dollar rifle.
Post by: kentrek on June 11, 2020, 09:54:05 PM
Have you considered a chasis rifle ?
Rbros 338 rbh will be my next elk rifle
Post by: NWShooter on June 12, 2020, 12:21:52 AM
.300 RUM in Rem 700. You will never need another gun. Spend some money on the scope!!
A 1000 dollar rifle will kill an animal just as dead as a 3000 dollar rifle.
.338 RUM.. If we’re playing the RUM game.
Post by: Bango skank on June 12, 2020, 12:24:16 AM
.300 RUM in Rem 700. You will never need another gun. Spend some money on the scope!!
A 1000 dollar rifle will kill an animal just as dead as a 3000 dollar rifle.
.338 RUM.. If we’re playing the RUM game.
Captain morgans private stock, if were playing the RUM game. :brew:
Post by: Bango skank on June 12, 2020, 12:27:46 AM
https://www.savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=57577
Post by: NWShooter on June 12, 2020, 02:58:52 AM
.300 RUM in Rem 700. You will never need another gun. Spend some money on the scope!!
A 1000 dollar rifle will kill an animal just as dead as a 3000 dollar rifle.
.338 RUM.. If we’re playing the RUM game.
Captain morgans private stock, if were playing the RUM game. :brew:
The .300 RUM at SAAMI spec is a failed cartridge. Throat, Mag length, quality bullet length, seating depth is a frikn Caitlyn Jenner doll. The math is a total yard sale. The shorter case and increased diameter of the .338 RUM puuuuuurs like a freshly divorced...... I’ll leave it at that.👍😉
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 12, 2020, 04:57:11 AM
Or look for used custom .
Agree too late to be positive of getting custom built this year unless you find parts in stock from other than mfgs and locate small smith thats not busy.
Post by: NW SURVEYOR on June 12, 2020, 06:05:11 AM
If I were you, and I'm not;
Take an existing standard length rifle that you like,
Have it re-barreled to a 33 Nosler or a 338 Norma Magnum. ($600)
You will then really have something unique that packs a punch.
I took an old Sako Finnbear and re-barreled to 33 Nosler and it shoots like a house on fire.
270 grain ELDXs at 2950fps out of a 25" barrel.
Take the time to check out the ballistics, they're pretty darn good.
Call any time (425) 894-3330.
Good Luck.
Rob.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 12, 2020, 06:48:41 AM
Post by: b23 on June 12, 2020, 07:06:37 AM
This place seems to have them at as good a price as I've seen and includes free shipping. https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/197910
Can't say that I've always been all that much of a Christensen Arms fan but they seem to be producing some pretty accurate rifles now and for $1699 you pretty much get a full custom. I can tell you first hand, you certainly can't have a custom, or even semi custom, built for that.
Post by: Zardoz on June 12, 2020, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 12, 2020, 05:40:03 PM
Why so complicated for a rifle? I've taken dozens of Elk with my old Ruger 30/ 06 out to 400+ yards. Optics is what will help you the best and time behind the trigger. :twocents:Sometimes its made more complicated then it needs to be..
Post by: yorketransport on June 12, 2020, 08:51:59 PM
Why so complicated for a rifle? I've taken dozens of Elk with my old Ruger 30/ 06 out to 400+ yards. Optics is what will help you the best and time behind the trigger. :twocents:Sometimes its made more complicated then it needs to be..
Why isn’t there only one model of car? It would really simplify the car buying process....
Post by: Alchase on June 12, 2020, 09:00:41 PM
Why so complicated for a rifle? I've taken dozens of Elk with my old Ruger 30/ 06 out to 400+ yards. Optics is what will help you the best and time behind the trigger. :twocents:Sometimes its made more complicated then it needs to be..
Why isn’t there only one model of car? It would really simplify the car buying process....
But with our luck they would all be Prius's :chuckle:
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 12, 2020, 09:06:04 PM
.300 RUM in Rem 700. You will never need another gun. Spend some money on the scope!!
A 1000 dollar rifle will kill an animal just as dead as a 3000 dollar rifle.
.338 RUM.. If we’re playing the RUM game.
Captain morgans private stock, if were playing the RUM game. :brew:
Did we just become best friends? The RUM is the end of all things that roam the earth.
I started out with a Rem 700 that I won in a raffle. Shot like crap, so I re-barreled it. Shot that barrel out and re-barreled it again. Put a new stock on it. Blueprinted the action and topped off with a VX6 HD 4-24 x 56.
Prints .5 MOA with 200g accubond bullets at 3218FPS. Haven’t needed the long range capability with that one as the last few animals have been off hand at close range, but I have shot it out to 1370 yards. Scary accurate.
Post by: MADMAX on June 12, 2020, 09:46:28 PM
It’s freakin heavy
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 13, 2020, 02:19:38 PM
The only thing I don’t like about my 300RUM
It’s freakin heavy
You want a light one ? Hehe.
Post by: MADMAX on June 13, 2020, 04:04:16 PM
The 300 RUM is my “someday” moose gun
I’ve been using my Kimber mountain ascent as my go to hunting rifle for everything else I’m hunting currently
But the RUM does certainly shoot very well
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 13, 2020, 07:45:54 PM
Post by: mountainman on June 13, 2020, 08:25:24 PM
Got oneNothing wrong with the 300 Ultra. Beats the 300 win by a good margin, even in a SAAMI chambered rifle, even more in a custom chamber. Would serve you good on that future moose hunt, and would handle anything the OP would ask of it.👍😉
The 300 RUM is my “someday” moose gun
I’ve been using my Kimber mountain ascent as my go to hunting rifle for everything else I’m hunting currently
But the RUM does certainly shoot very well
Bottom line, so many cartridges will work for the OP's purposes. But to disparge any of those "suitable" calibers is just silly, and usually comes from those that spend too much time on the web or range, and not enough time shooting game. Real world experience some would say.
😊
Post by: MADMAX on June 13, 2020, 08:35:03 PM
It’s my bucket hunt
I love my 270 WSM Kimber
I’d use it for elk
I also love my .257 Roy
And it would also drop an elk
It’s all placement
Post by: mountainman on June 13, 2020, 08:39:51 PM
Someday Im going to the YukonThey grow big in the Yukon! My bucket list too👍
It’s my bucket hunt
Post by: bod on June 15, 2020, 05:27:08 PM
Post by: kball4 on June 17, 2020, 07:27:06 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 17, 2020, 04:13:26 PM
Post by: TooTallMike on June 17, 2020, 04:23:38 PM
338 win mag is kinda anemic compared to many of the 338’s available. Jmo. May as well go edge
You take that back!
You hurt my pre 64 model 70's feelings 😭😭😭
Post by: High Climber on June 17, 2020, 04:24:03 PM
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 17, 2020, 05:03:05 PM
338 win mag is kinda anemic compared to many of the 338’s available. Jmo. May as well go edge
You take that back!
You hurt my pre 64 model 70's feelings 😭😭😭
That’s funny right there...I don’t care who you are :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on June 17, 2020, 06:26:03 PM
😂. Oh man I just about sent whiskey and lemonade out my nose. 🔥338 win mag is kinda anemic compared to many of the 338’s available. Jmo. May as well go edge
You take that back!
You hurt my pre 64 model 70's feelings 😭😭😭
Post by: thurman on June 30, 2020, 11:46:01 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 04, 2020, 01:28:16 PM
Sold my bike for 3500 so had a little more to work with. Pulled the trigger last night on a Tikka T3x Lite Veil Alpine .300 Win Mag and a Leupold VX-6HD 4-24x52mm.
Good Call ! Learn how to use those dials or order the cds. Zero at 200 rotates to 700 in first rotation if I recall.
Use Berger 215’s and good to 1000. I’ve had good luck with box of factory 215 Bergers even. 3” group at 500.
Post by: TVHunts on July 08, 2020, 04:54:04 PM
338 win mag is kinda anemic compared to many of the 338’s available. Jmo. May as well go edge
You take that back!
You hurt my pre 64 model 70's feelings 😭😭😭
Me too, what a big stick Bully!
Post by: jasnt on July 08, 2020, 09:44:26 PM
oh you know you guys love me. Even with all my weird quirks.338 win mag is kinda anemic compared to many of the 338’s available. Jmo. May as well go edge
You take that back!
You hurt my pre 64 model 70's feelings 😭😭😭
Me too, what a big stick Bully!
Post by: coachcw on July 09, 2020, 06:33:43 AM