Convince me…

[A-Tip]

Someone convince me to build a 300 RUM. Im also kinda thinking about a 300 RUM AI and even +P’ing it. Literally balls to the wall 30 cal. Im thinking i would prefer to run bullets between a 174 ELD-VT and a 230 A-Tip. Sierra bullets will be in the mix as well.

You dont need to provide me with your load if you dont want, but i would like to know some of your guy’s build specs and what kind of velocities you are getting. Pictures are a bonus!

 

[A382DWDZQ]

Here's my argument for the RUM. It is a much more efficient way to spend more money than you need to for a high-power 30cal when you could just go with 30 Nos. or 300 PRC.

 

[A-Tip]

I'll provide a little extra info, i have a CA Traverse in 300 PRC that im wanting to do this with. So the easiest option would be a barrel swap. Also, with my Traverse, i believe i have a combo of not the best barrel and crap brass. I see many of other's achieveing much higher velocities using the same powder and bullets i usually use, hence the barrel swap option. Right now, i forget my charge, but im using H1000 with a 230 A-Tip and im only getting 2600 or 2680. I cant remember the exact, but i know im not getting 2700. Its to hot at 2700.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Justa Remington Sendero in a KRG. Way too long and heavy to be a hunting gun IMO. This thing will never leave the landing Berger 230gr OTM's though I'll probly go to ELD's after my stash is burned up. Mainly due to price and availability.

Its honestly way more gun than I need and the damn things spendy to shoot. It'll most likely get turned into a 300win mag or 7mm of some sorts when the barrel goes.

 

[Ucsdryder]

Someone convince me to build a 300 RUM. Im also kinda thinking about a 300 RUM AI and even +P’ing it. Literally balls to the wall 30 cal. Im thinking i would prefer to run bullets between a 174 ELD-VT and a 230 A-Tip. Sierra bullets will be in the mix as well.

You dont need to provide me with your load if you dont want, but i would like to know some of your guy’s build specs and what kind of velocities you are getting. Pictures are a bonus!

I built a 22” norma ai and am shooting 245 hybrids. It’s so fun. I say go for it!

 

[TaperPin]

I like a dinky little 200 gr bullet going 3100 fps in the RUM - it may only be 100 fps faster than a PRC, but more speed makes me smile a little bigger. Given the choice between the PRC and the RUM, I’m naturally drawn to the RUM - it will be nice to eventually replace the barrel with a more accurate one 28” and get another 100 fps. Lol

Everyone should have a big heavy rifle like this - it’s just fun. Looking at the case is just fun.

 

[gbflyer]

30-338 WM, 28” Wilson barrel. 212ELDX at 2850 which is pretty wimpy in today’s .30 magnum world. Had it to 800, not even a challenge to ring a 10” gong. Somewhere north of 14lbs. Brass is everywhere, resize 338 WM or 7mm RM. Way too much fun with a suppressor. 30cal magnums are just cool.

 

[JK47]

Convince you?…..sounds like you’re already convinced. But ok…..I’ll try.

There ain’t a man in your family……you ain’t got a hair on your ass, if you don’t shoot a sub 6 pound 300RUM….WITHOUT a muzzle brake…..just to do it.

Ask me how I know. Haha.

 

[Article 4]

I had a RUM and loved it, turned it into a 30n and love it more - same velocity (+/- 100 fps) with more space for bullets in a more efficient case. Sounds like you are ready to go with your build and I am a big fan!

My 2 cents if you want a balls to the wall 30 to run giant high BC copper rockets, do a 300 Norma Mag ai. More capacity, better use of mag and freebore and just plain faster!

 

[A-Tip]

The 300 NMI is .588 head, the 300 prc is a .532 i would need a different bolt

 

[Article 4]

The 300 NMI is .588 head, the 300 prc is a .532 i would need a different bolt

True - easy to do on a Rem action

 

[wind gypsy]

Convince you?…..sounds like you’re already convinced. But ok…..I’ll try.

There ain’t a man in your family……you ain’t got a hair on your ass, if you don’t shoot a sub 6 pound 300RUM….WITHOUT a muzzle brake…..just to do it.

Ask me how I know. Haha.

advice from the FAFO guy haha!