Anyone own a 300 ultra mag??

[01LB7]

many people that dont own and shoot a 300 RUM dont understand what your going through. It's doesnt shoot like a 30-06 or a 270. They are a painful cartridge in a factory Remington 700 (something equvilant to being smacked by a 2x4). I've recently bought a fluted barrel with a break in it. (also hoping to cut down on the massive amount of barrel heat) It's great shooting from the bench. But, if you going to do any real world shooting (i.e. deer hunting) the break is gonna make the noise level nearly unbearable. I'm currently in the hunt for a lightweight suppressor. I'll post my findings at a later date. Consider yourself forwarned.

The day I need a .300 ultra mag to kill a d&mn deer I think I'll just go buy a .50BMG, That is way overkill IMO. Not saying I wouldn't take one huntin if I had one:angel: but manthat's a hot round for a deer

 

[JoshH]

Get a muzzle brake like this. It will definitely help reduce recoil.

 

[McRat]

Gun weight, how the rifle fits you, recoil pad design (none is a design), and bullet weight all play a big part in felt recoil.

On hot cartridges, pick a heavy bbl, and get it custom fitted with a good recoil pad by a good gunsmith. This goes a long way to reducing pain.

If you hand load, it's no big secret that you build milder cartridges for lessor tasks, like initial sighting in, plinking, or smaller game. Save the hot loads for final sighting and money shots.

A rifle can bruise you up good, or be pleasant to shoot depending on your setup.

 

[RENODMAX]

I've got one of those Howa 1500's in a .300 WIN MAG on a Hogue stock and it's a tack driver out to 600 with 145gr.

That company is based out of my town. 600 yards with a .300 Win mag isnt really saying much to be honest though.

 

[WolfLMM]

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[custom8726]

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umm yeah :thumb: Still have not shot a dam thing with the 300 ultra mag, perhaps this year

 

[gmcgal]

I have a ultra mag and I put a limb saver for it ,its cheap and works great ! I buy another one if i get another mule