Does a 700 sendero need bedding

[Boss4b]

Win mag stupid auto correct

[deye243]

Yeah can't wait to pick it up and shoot it you can get the long range in 300 RUM there about $1450 and yeah I will start loading it after 100 or so rounds as they start at around $85 a box though to $175 a box depending on power level and tip and I'm looking at getting one of the witt machine co bolt on muzzle brakes so I don't end up with a fractured shoulder and a leupold vx-3l 6.5x20x56 scope for it

i wouldn't not on a 300rum , get it threaded

[<<Genesis93>>]

It will be my first high power rifle but I have shot my mates 338 wig mag a few times and is there any other reason for buying one

What do you mean by high power, first centre fire??

[MalleeFarmer]

I would like to try a CF magnum of some sort probably start with a .300wm so I don't hurt myself currently the biggest thing I've used is a .308

[sandgroperbill]

Honestly, I wouldn't see much advantage over a .300wm if you already have a .308. Yes, it's a step up, but not a very big one. I would look at a .338, or even .375, but be prepared to roll your own.
The .300rum would be a lot of fun, bit of a barrel burner,but if it's gonna be a just because rifle, why not? If you're looking for a big tool, then .338, but we have nothing that can't be taken with a .308. If you wanot a serious just because rifle, ask Brett about his .375, or perhaps even a .460. .50s might also be your thing...

On the other end of the spectrum, there can be pointless fun out of the super fast small rounds. 204 is fast but also really really practical, and you can move through to the .223wssm.

Just throwing some ideas out there

[MalleeFarmer]

I don't want to own a .300wm just wanna shoot one see how I go. I've heard compared to a .308 they are just a lot more noise a lot more kick and a lot more money for a little bit of gain. Around here the biggest thing I'll have to shoot is a roo or goat maybe a pig so really my .308 is plenty "enough gun". I was thinking of going up north hunting for scrubbers and buff as I have a sister in Darwin and 3 sisters in cairns. But I was indeed thinking along the lines of .338wm or even more likely the 9.3x62. But I like the m70 super grade. Decisions decisions.

[sandgroperbill]

9.3x62or perhaps a .45-70 could be fun but you'd need to get closer. Buff would also give you the option of .375h&h, but I still like the idea of the 9.3.
So many fun choices to be had when you put buff on the menu

[MalleeFarmer]

I don't know if I could handle the .375hh I recon I'd be a more lethal shot with the .338 of 9.3

[happyhunter]

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[MalleeFarmer]

I did a fair bit of research on the .338fed when I had my Mauser rebarreled as a .308 and decided that their wasn't enough benefit for me to have the .338 and at the time I wasn't reloading so the flexibility of having ammo everywhere for the .308 was the clincher for me. I would like to shoot a .375hh but being from the mallee you're lucky to find someone with anything bigger than a .30 cal

[Boss4b]

It will be my second centre fire rifle my 22-250 is my first

[<<Genesis93>>]

I don't want to own a .300wm just wanna shoot one see how I go. I've heard compared to a .308 they are just a lot more noise a lot more kick and a lot more money for a little bit of gain. Around here the biggest thing I'll have to shoot is a roo or goat maybe a pig so really my .308 is plenty "enough gun". I was thinking of going up north hunting for scrubbers and buff as I have a sister in Darwin and 3 sisters in cairns. But I was indeed thinking along the lines of .338wm or even more likely the 9.3x62. But I like the m70 super grade. Decisions decisions.

WINMAG is certainly a step up from the 308, you can always load down to 08 level, then load up and use heavier pills driven at reasonable speeds.... not really that much more expensive, just a few grains more of powder when loading yourself.... The recoil of the 308 is a respectable push, the winmag will be a very sharp recoil,and is brutal with a light rifle. The 375H&H doesnt seem as brutal as the winmag, but is a serious 'thump'...

If I was closer to your region, I'd give you a go of a few different examples....

Dont worry about deciding between, its good to get one of each,$ permitting of course

[<<Genesis93>>]

It will be my second centre fire rifle my 22-250 is my first

Ok....bit of a step up, comparing 8lb rifles, you'd be going from 7ftlbf max, to 50ftlbf....
Can I watch you shoot it , I reckon your look the first time would be priceless

[Boss4b]

That's just what I own I have shoot a mates 30-06 308 338 winmag 35 whelan and a few others but in saying that with the 300 RUM you can buy the ammo in power levels power level 1 is the same as a 30-06 power level 2 is the same as a 300 winmag and power level 3 is full power well so they say you can reload them and make them into a power level 4 witch you can't buy coz it boarder lines military spec ammo witch all comes into why I'm buying it so I have more opinions when I'm out shooting

[sandgroperbill]

Pissing contest, eh?

I can't blame you. If you have a high recoil tolerance, I say why not? The .300rum is one of my wish list calibers (good as banned in WA, though. Outright rejection of .300rum applications here, then you have to go to the SAT to argue your case) and has great ballistics figures. I've never personally had the chance to shoot one, so can't make any personal comparisons.

Do you reload? I'd suggest you look into reloading if you don't reload already. You'll save yourself a tonne when in comes to .300 factory ammo.

[Boss4b]

I will definitely be reloading my ammo and be using the 180 grain accutips

[Tiiger]

IMO you're doing right to wait and see.

Plenty of rifles, and the Sendero has a good reputation, and more than accurate enough out of the box for what most people want.

Shoot it first and if you're happy you've saved yourself the trouble of bedding it.

[Homer]

G'Day Fella's,

Boss4b, that all depends on how well this rifle shoots now and if you are content with this level of accuracy?

Hope that helps

Doh!
Homer

[Gregg]

So how does it shoot

[Homer]

So how does it shoot

Yes I do have a problem with people that post a question, then Never look at their thread again!

Double Doh!!
Homer

[lole]

Still waiting on scope maybe?

[Boss4b]

Still waiting apparently according to the misses the new house comes first and I don't have $3100 sitting around atm for the scope I want

[Bark]

Pfft, new house.

There must be a box or shed or something to sleep in lying around until then

[MalleeFarmer]

Just buy a $500 loopy to get you by! Make sure it has plenty of eye relief

[Boss4b]

I have a roof top tent on my cruiser that I would be happy sleeping in for the next year if it meant I could buy the scope I want now but the misses won't be at all and I have thought about buying a cheepy for now but will just make it longer before I can get the one I want

[AusC]

$3,100... What scope are we talking about?

Your money of course to do with as you please but there are plenty of great scopes for half or 2/3 that price.

[Boss4b]

A leupold vx-6 7-42x56