Ok so here goes. I have a Sendero in 300RUM and a stockpile of various 30 cal hunting bullets of various styles and weights, though most are 180gr and down. Most are 150s. I have no real need of the RUM, and with the sleeved barrel on it, too heavy for anything practical. While I don't mind the RUM, Im looking at dropping back to something more practical, 30-06, 308, ect, that will make best use of the hunting bullets and powders I have. Got plenty, needless to say. Have plenty of 30-06 brass, and currently no rifle so leaning that direction. LIkely to be a 20-22" sporter type barrel.
Is there a barrel type, rifling, etc, that will shoot hunting style bullets of various types with enough accuracy for hunting? This isn't a match build. Accuracy first, but not looking to use target bullets. I have them, and a 308 that loves them, but its a heavy barrel I keep for target shooting and long range. Ive seen several rifles that shoot hunting rounds well, and plenty of others that don't. Listening to any recommendations, from caliber to rifling style to manufacturer.
Just a sample of whats on hand.
180 Accubond
150 Partition
125 SST
150 Mega
150 SST
150 Triple Shock
cant remember the weight, but have Lapua Naturalis... 180 I think
165 Gamekings
Hope thats enough info.
Ken
Is there a barrel type, rifling, etc, that will shoot hunting style bullets of various types with enough accuracy for hunting? This isn't a match build. Accuracy first, but not looking to use target bullets. I have them, and a 308 that loves them, but its a heavy barrel I keep for target shooting and long range. Ive seen several rifles that shoot hunting rounds well, and plenty of others that don't. Listening to any recommendations, from caliber to rifling style to manufacturer.
Just a sample of whats on hand.
180 Accubond
150 Partition
125 SST
150 Mega
150 SST
150 Triple Shock
cant remember the weight, but have Lapua Naturalis... 180 I think
165 Gamekings
Hope thats enough info.
Ken