A-bolt M1000 300 win mag?

rshunter32 · 11-29-2009, 06:15 PM

I am thinking of putting together a new gun/scope package together, not because I need it, but because I want to. Because I like my A-Bolt 270 so much, I was thinking of the M-1000 300 win mag with the boss. I am not concerned with the weight, cause I still hunt for the most part, and longer range shots in the open fields are common occurrences. I have budgeted $3000, so I am able to put a high end piece of glass on top ( probably a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44 Rapid z 800). Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this gun?

Ol'Mongo · 11-30-2009, 10:36 AM

I've killed a bunch of stuff with a Browning A-Bolt in .300 Win Mag. I love it and would replace it in a heartbeat if it broke. Stay away from the BOSS system however, I have never known anyone who hasn't had problems with them. The Browning is a tack driver without it. Zeiss is a great scope, if you can afford it, and it seems your budget can!

wwessels · 11-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Hardly see the point of spending that on a scope. You can pick up a nikon monarch and get just as good of glass for alot cheaper. Spend your money on ammo. That monarch can shoot as good as you can

wwessels · 11-30-2009, 03:15 PM

Oh ya forgot to mention I own a browning white gold medallion in 300 mag with the BOSS. The BOSS Is an amazing piece of technology.

Ol'Mongo · 12-01-2009, 11:21 AM

That Gold Medallion is a great rifle, and if the BOSS works for you that's good enough! Stay with the good scope. Although the price is a bit steep you can't beat Zeiss or Swarovski optics. I constantly see guys with $1,500 rifles and $50 scopes. Needs to be the other way around. Have a Merry Christmas with whatever you select!

wwessels · 12-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Monarch scope is hardly a 50 dollar scope. But, whatever flavors your Kool aide. I would just stay away from Short Mags.

Ol'Mongo · 12-02-2009, 02:05 PM

Short mags are fine, I know a bunch of guys who shoot and love them but I always worry about being in Moose Spit Crossing Wy and having to look for a box of .300 WSSM. Everybody carries .270, 30-06, 7mm Mag and .300 Win Mag.

heinz57 · 12-02-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Mongo

Short mags are fine, I know a bunch of guys who shoot and love them but I always worry about being in Moose Spit Crossing Wy and having to look for a box of .300 WSSM. Everybody carries .270, 30-06, 7mm Mag and .300 Win Mag.

With a 300 wsm you don't need a box of bullets ,one shot is all you need if the hunter does his home-work on the range .. as for the BOSS i have one on my s/s stalker and once its tunned in [sweet spot] it realy closes the groups on target if the hunter or shooter does his part ..regards

wwessels · 12-02-2009, 03:03 PM

Ol'Mongo I agree. The short mags are fine as far as effectivness. but it would be a bad deal to forget you shells and not be able to find any. Esp. if you have 8000 or 10000 sunk in a trip.

Ol'Mongo · 12-02-2009, 03:29 PM

Yeah, when I went to Africa my buddy and I split our ammo in case they lost one of our bags and I'm getting to the age where I have to use a check list before I go anywhere so I don't forget my ammo, ...... just in case!