Remington 700 Stainless Steel 300 Win Mag.
08-19-2015, 07:50 AM
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Spike
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Remington 700 Stainless Steel 300 Win Mag.
I've recently purchased a Remington 700 Stainless Steel 300 Win Mag 26'' barrel(standard).
I'm hoping to get some advice/insight on what kind of quality ammo runs best out of this weapon, Scope insight(Obj, tube size, magnification range, ect) and what kind of bedding(brand and type) people are using on this to bed and float.
This is my first big rifle purchase, so any additional insight/tips is appreciated.
I'm hoping to get some advice/insight on what kind of quality ammo runs best out of this weapon, Scope insight(Obj, tube size, magnification range, ect) and what kind of bedding(brand and type) people are using on this to bed and float.
This is my first big rifle purchase, so any additional insight/tips is appreciated.
08-19-2015, 11:16 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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A lot more information is needed before members can give you any proper response.
What is your purpose for owning this gun? Target shooting, hunting or both?
If hunting, what seasons, animals and terrain do you expect to encounter?
How far have you ever shot, expect to shoot and how recoil sensitive are you?
How much do you have to invest in a scope and mounting system?
As far as what the gun likes in bullet weight or brands, only the gun can tell you that. Some gun are more finicky than others and some shoot a variety of ammo well
I believe you will get the desired help when you give more info.
What is your purpose for owning this gun? Target shooting, hunting or both?
If hunting, what seasons, animals and terrain do you expect to encounter?
How far have you ever shot, expect to shoot and how recoil sensitive are you?
How much do you have to invest in a scope and mounting system?
As far as what the gun likes in bullet weight or brands, only the gun can tell you that. Some gun are more finicky than others and some shoot a variety of ammo well
I believe you will get the desired help when you give more info.
08-19-2015, 11:19 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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I usually shoot 180 or 200 grain bullets in hand loaded ammunition in my 26" 300WM. Often bullets lighter than 150 or 165 do not do very well in the 300WM.
The scope you choose will depend upon what your needs are for your type of hunting (game size, distance, etc.), but something in either the 3.5x10 or 4.5x14 will probably be a good place to start. I am assuming that you are going to hunt larger body game like elk and that your shots will mostly be over 100 yards since you chose a 30 caliber magnum rifle. Do not buy a discount scope and expect it to last long on your 300WM. Same thing for rings and bases. Eye relief is also important. There are many good choices but you can never go wrong with a Leupold for really good eye relief in a rugged and reliable scope.
Which stock do you have (synthetic, synthetic with an aluminum bedding block, or walnut)? As for bedding compound I would look at Accuglass Gel from Brownell's. There are a few other bedding compounds that I use but that is the one that I use the most.
The scope you choose will depend upon what your needs are for your type of hunting (game size, distance, etc.), but something in either the 3.5x10 or 4.5x14 will probably be a good place to start. I am assuming that you are going to hunt larger body game like elk and that your shots will mostly be over 100 yards since you chose a 30 caliber magnum rifle. Do not buy a discount scope and expect it to last long on your 300WM. Same thing for rings and bases. Eye relief is also important. There are many good choices but you can never go wrong with a Leupold for really good eye relief in a rugged and reliable scope.
Which stock do you have (synthetic, synthetic with an aluminum bedding block, or walnut)? As for bedding compound I would look at Accuglass Gel from Brownell's. There are a few other bedding compounds that I use but that is the one that I use the most.
08-19-2015, 11:43 AM
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Spike
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A lot more information is needed before members can give you any proper response.
What is your purpose for owning this gun? Target shooting, hunting or both?
If hunting, what seasons, animals and terrain do you expect to encounter?
How far have you ever shot, expect to shoot and how recoil sensitive are you?
How much do you have to invest in a scope and mounting system?
As far as what the gun likes in bullet weight or brands, only the gun can tell you that. Some gun are more finicky than others and some shoot a variety of ammo well
I believe you will get the desired help when you give more info.
What is your purpose for owning this gun? Target shooting, hunting or both?
If hunting, what seasons, animals and terrain do you expect to encounter?
How far have you ever shot, expect to shoot and how recoil sensitive are you?
How much do you have to invest in a scope and mounting system?
As far as what the gun likes in bullet weight or brands, only the gun can tell you that. Some gun are more finicky than others and some shoot a variety of ammo well
I believe you will get the desired help when you give more info.
I purchased this gun for mixture of both Hunting and Target Shooing(Hobby).
Initially, I will be hunting deer. However, within the next year I will be planning an Elk trip with my Dad and hope to do some moose hunting within the next 5 years.
Terrain areas would include, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Montana and Alaska(These are the areas I plan to hunt). Primarily Missouri and Kansas.
I have shot before .308, 30-30, 7.62X39, 30-06. So, I'm not too recoil sensitive, but never shot the 300 win mag. So, I don't know what to expect form the recoil on that round.
I'm looking to invest around $500 in the scope.
The Stock on the weapon in Synthetic(black).
Hopefully this will help you provide some of the answer I seek.
08-19-2015, 11:50 AM
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Spike
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I usually shoot 180 or 200 grain bullets in hand loaded ammunition in my 26" 300WM. Often bullets lighter than 150 or 165 do not do very well in the 300WM.
The scope you choose will depend upon what your needs are for your type of hunting (game size, distance, etc.), but something in either the 3.5x10 or 4.5x14 will probably be a good place to start. I am assuming that you are going to hunt larger body game like elk and that your shots will mostly be over 100 yards since you chose a 30 caliber magnum rifle. Do not buy a discount scope and expect it to last long on your 300WM. Same thing for rings and bases. Eye relief is also important. There are many good choices but you can never go wrong with a Leupold for really good eye relief in a rugged and reliable scope.
Which stock do you have (synthetic, synthetic with an aluminum bedding block, or walnut)? As for bedding compound I would look at Accuglass Gel from Brownell's. There are a few other bedding compounds that I use but that is the one that I use the most.
The scope you choose will depend upon what your needs are for your type of hunting (game size, distance, etc.), but something in either the 3.5x10 or 4.5x14 will probably be a good place to start. I am assuming that you are going to hunt larger body game like elk and that your shots will mostly be over 100 yards since you chose a 30 caliber magnum rifle. Do not buy a discount scope and expect it to last long on your 300WM. Same thing for rings and bases. Eye relief is also important. There are many good choices but you can never go wrong with a Leupold for really good eye relief in a rugged and reliable scope.
Which stock do you have (synthetic, synthetic with an aluminum bedding block, or walnut)? As for bedding compound I would look at Accuglass Gel from Brownell's. There are a few other bedding compounds that I use but that is the one that I use the most.
I'm going noob here, but when you say Eye relief..can you elaborate its meaning?
Also, I have the synthetic stock
08-19-2015, 12:57 PM
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Eye relief is the distance between the ocular portion of the scope (end you look through) and where you place you cheek on the stock (more precisely, where your eye is).
It's a concern with magnum calibers, so that the recoil from the shot does not make the scope hit your eye/head - called getting "scoped" or "scope eye".
It happens to everyone, at one time or another (LOL) - more often when shooting at a steep angle.
Know that that eye relief / distance changes with a variable powered scope.
IE: low power = more eye relief
high power = less eye relief
Lastly, you need to have the scope mounted so that you can REPEAT the place on the stock where you feel the most comfortable putting your cheek - called "cheek weld".
See link below for more info;
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/mas...per-eye-relief
It's a concern with magnum calibers, so that the recoil from the shot does not make the scope hit your eye/head - called getting "scoped" or "scope eye".
It happens to everyone, at one time or another (LOL) - more often when shooting at a steep angle.
Know that that eye relief / distance changes with a variable powered scope.
IE: low power = more eye relief
high power = less eye relief
Lastly, you need to have the scope mounted so that you can REPEAT the place on the stock where you feel the most comfortable putting your cheek - called "cheek weld".
See link below for more info;
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/mas...per-eye-relief
Last edited by Sheridan; 08-19-2015 at 01:05 PM.
08-19-2015, 02:10 PM
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Spike
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Eye relief is the distance between the ocular portion of the scope (end you look through) and where you place you cheek on the stock (more precisely, where your eye is).
It's a concern with magnum calibers, so that the recoil from the shot does not make the scope hit your eye/head - called getting "scoped" or "scope eye".
It happens to everyone, at one time or another (LOL) - more often when shooting at a steep angle.
Know that that eye relief / distance changes with a variable powered scope.
IE: low power = more eye relief
high power = less eye relief
Lastly, you need to have the scope mounted so that you can REPEAT the place on the stock where you feel the most comfortable putting your cheek - called "cheek weld".
See link below for more info;
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/mas...per-eye-relief
It's a concern with magnum calibers, so that the recoil from the shot does not make the scope hit your eye/head - called getting "scoped" or "scope eye".
It happens to everyone, at one time or another (LOL) - more often when shooting at a steep angle.
Know that that eye relief / distance changes with a variable powered scope.
IE: low power = more eye relief
high power = less eye relief
Lastly, you need to have the scope mounted so that you can REPEAT the place on the stock where you feel the most comfortable putting your cheek - called "cheek weld".
See link below for more info;
http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/mas...per-eye-relief
08-19-2015, 02:11 PM
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Spike
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08-19-2015, 02:57 PM
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I have an older Rem 700 in 300 Win. Mag. Practically all of my hunting is white tail deer in the south for wich i stick with my 308 Win. Most of my hunting is in Ala., Ark. and some in Texas. As you probably already know you may have to go through several different loads before finding the one that groups the best. Fortunately there are many very good factory loads out there for the 300 Win. Mag. I am confident one or more will group great.
As far as scope, buy the best quality you can possibly afford. I would certainly look at what Leupold offers in your price range. If you can go up a few hundred, a Swarovski Z3 is a fine scope , as is the Ziess Conquest. Something like a 3-9X40 mm should be fine.
Bullet ? I have only limited experience anything "big" .... only one elk hunt under my belt. I would certainly look at one of the bullets that is known to retain expand well while retaining weight. My particular choice for my 300 Win. Mag. rifle is a 200 gr. Nosler Partition. I have used this set up only on mule deer.
As far as scope, buy the best quality you can possibly afford. I would certainly look at what Leupold offers in your price range. If you can go up a few hundred, a Swarovski Z3 is a fine scope , as is the Ziess Conquest. Something like a 3-9X40 mm should be fine.
Bullet ? I have only limited experience anything "big" .... only one elk hunt under my belt. I would certainly look at one of the bullets that is known to retain expand well while retaining weight. My particular choice for my 300 Win. Mag. rifle is a 200 gr. Nosler Partition. I have used this set up only on mule deer.
