bobnob
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Ok I need some thoughts. I have the opportunity to buy a nice Mauser action in 300 WM. I have not shot a true magnum cartridge for years and I am half keen.
Only issue is the rifle has only a 22 inch barrel. This is about 2 inches or so shorter than I would ideally wish for.
Truth is I don't necessarily intend to make it a long range rifle. I was thinking of loading it up with 200g spitzers at moderate speeds - say about 2800fps - for shooting deer and hogs at ranges from 30 to a maximum of 300y. Maybe even a 220g round nose might get a run.
What say ye all about the short barrel? I figure it would work well enough for the above purpose, but if at some stage I inevitably choose to stretch it's legs with say a faster 208g Amax load, how much of a handicap would it be?
Any thoughts on handloading this cartridge in a shorter barrel as well?
Thanks. - Bob
Only issue is the rifle has only a 22 inch barrel. This is about 2 inches or so shorter than I would ideally wish for.
Truth is I don't necessarily intend to make it a long range rifle. I was thinking of loading it up with 200g spitzers at moderate speeds - say about 2800fps - for shooting deer and hogs at ranges from 30 to a maximum of 300y. Maybe even a 220g round nose might get a run.
What say ye all about the short barrel? I figure it would work well enough for the above purpose, but if at some stage I inevitably choose to stretch it's legs with say a faster 208g Amax load, how much of a handicap would it be?
Any thoughts on handloading this cartridge in a shorter barrel as well?
Thanks. - Bob