Iwouldn't touch the LTR that you already have. If you want a 300SAUM bad enoughI would just get another LTR. However it still comes with a 20" barrel and even the short magnums need at least a 24" barrel to effectively gain the added performance they can offer. It will offer more performance than the .308 but hardly what is printed on the factory ballistics charts. Basicallythe SAUMwill loose a higher percentage of velocityper inchthan the .308 will.

We're only talking about 40 fps per inch under 24". That's what I've figured. I didn't think that was bad.

I'm thinking the same as you are though. I don't think it's worth it. Especially not with what I'm getting now.

Go with the .300 Winchester Mag, its more efficient and comes with the right barrel length of 24" every time.

No I've already had two win mags. I need a smaller "scout" type rifle and they don't offer my rifle in 300 win mag.

Oh, I see what your saying now, then yeah go with the SAUM, who cares if you lose 120 FPS? its not THAT big of a problem, at least you get better portability.

Brutal, I can't beleive that you wereconsidering goingaway from the 308, you're the one that sold me on what an awesome caliber it is.... By the way, whats the deal with the tactical scope? easier to adjust elevation & windage with the knobs?

I can't believe it either. I think it was some bad coffee.

Oh well I'm over it now.
Yea it came with the target turrets which I wanted so I wouldn't have to hold over at 300-350 yards like I was doing with my agency supplied rifle. Stoney Point target knobs were $70-$80 at the time I bought the scope. I only paid $380 for the scope. Plus it has the "Golden ring" warranty without the ring on the scope it's just matte.

I'll probably go to a VX-L if I can find a good deal this weekend.