SouthTXBowhunter
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I'm considering buying a new rifle and I'm pretty interested in a 300 UM (specifically a Remmy Sendaro) but I don't know all that much about it. So, I thought I'd come to yall for some opinions and info.
I'm just getting back into shooting rifles after a 15-year hiatus- when we had to sell my collection and my dad's collection to pay his medical bills, I just quit shooting and hunting with a rifle. My 2 favorite rifles growing up were my 30-06 (whitetail & mulies) and my .375 H&H (elk & moose)- both pre-'64 Model 70's. I just don't have the budget to buy those rifles these days- particularly the .375. So, I thought the 300 UM out of a Remington Sendaro model would be a great option that, with different loads, would cover a wide range of hunting AND give me a good platform for doing some long range paper-punching. Suddenly I've gotten the itch to get back to the range and to do some of the target shooting I was so good at as a kid.
I live and hunt, mostly, in South TX so there isn't a whole lot of need for the high-end power of a 300 UM but I'm a huge fan of Elmer Keith and his infamous motto. Plus, I may have the opportunity to go on some elk hunts over the next year or two and there is quite a bit of exotic hunting around where I live, which includes some pretty big game species. The thing I like so much about the idea of the 300 UM is the versatility, depending on the load you choose; and, from what I've heard, it's a very accurate cartridge when shot out of a good box rifle like the Remington 700 Sendaro.
The other calibers I'm considering are the 300 Win Mag and the .308
Can y'all give me some advice/encouragement on choosing the 300 UM or give me some reasons why I should choose the other calibers. I know each has it's own ups and downs but I'm looking for a good all-around caliber that gives me as many options as possible; with the least shortcomings.
Thanks very much for your input!
Nick
I'm just getting back into shooting rifles after a 15-year hiatus- when we had to sell my collection and my dad's collection to pay his medical bills, I just quit shooting and hunting with a rifle. My 2 favorite rifles growing up were my 30-06 (whitetail & mulies) and my .375 H&H (elk & moose)- both pre-'64 Model 70's. I just don't have the budget to buy those rifles these days- particularly the .375. So, I thought the 300 UM out of a Remington Sendaro model would be a great option that, with different loads, would cover a wide range of hunting AND give me a good platform for doing some long range paper-punching. Suddenly I've gotten the itch to get back to the range and to do some of the target shooting I was so good at as a kid.
I live and hunt, mostly, in South TX so there isn't a whole lot of need for the high-end power of a 300 UM but I'm a huge fan of Elmer Keith and his infamous motto. Plus, I may have the opportunity to go on some elk hunts over the next year or two and there is quite a bit of exotic hunting around where I live, which includes some pretty big game species. The thing I like so much about the idea of the 300 UM is the versatility, depending on the load you choose; and, from what I've heard, it's a very accurate cartridge when shot out of a good box rifle like the Remington 700 Sendaro.
The other calibers I'm considering are the 300 Win Mag and the .308
Can y'all give me some advice/encouragement on choosing the 300 UM or give me some reasons why I should choose the other calibers. I know each has it's own ups and downs but I'm looking for a good all-around caliber that gives me as many options as possible; with the least shortcomings.
Thanks very much for your input!
Nick