300BLK is great. The latest Ranch rifle has AR magazines or you can use the original type with rotary mag. I have rotary mag Ranch in 300 as well as a Ranch in 223. Bargain, accurate and great bolt action on either.
I also have a 300BLK Warwick rifle which is amazing.
Everyone bags the poor old 300 but until you really explore its capabilities and advantages by owning them you have no idea.
I reload all my 223, 300, 303 rifle calibres. For the 300 I cast my own projectiles and Hi Tek coat them. In the Ranch rifle there is no problem using Hi Tek coated cast bullets even at 2200fps without gas checks. No leading whatsoever, very accurate to 200 metres (I don't shoot these beyond 100 most of the time).
I started loading with Sierra 135gr bullets very successfully but have switched more and more to cast the same way I did with 303's. Easy on the barrels and no leading.
Don't write off the 300. It's not just a fad, but of course it isn't for everyone. Some people need to get 10 shots into 1" at 300 metres.
JimTom wrote:G'day Gents
Have been doing a little research on the pro's and cons of the above mentioned cartridges for use as a close range (under 100M) pig buster. Looking at a Ruger American Ranch or Similar. Yes I know that rifle doesn't come in Grendel.
I think either one would be suitable, however I thought I would call on the brains trust to chuck their thoughts and opinions into the ring.
Thanks for your time in advance fellas, sincerely appreciated.