Recent content by smousefam5

My last rifle purchase came very close to being a .358 Hawkeye...very nice rig!

Muzzle blast doesnt seem like a problem when I shoot my .338 RCM. To me, it is a combination of both shorter OAL and balance. My son's Model 7 SAUM just FELT better in my hands than a standard length action. Of course, the RCM is several inches shorter which really adds to the appeal.

Wonder if having it re-crowned would help?

Are the three shots that are within .5" the first three? With that thin barrel with a .264 I would expect it to start walking around a bit after 3 shots. For a hunting rifle I only use three shot strings since that is pretty much all I will get in the field.

I know...I'm a little late to this thread...but I just cant see how a 20 inch carbine with, at the very minmum, ballistics equal to a hot loaded .338-06 could be a bad thing. The more I hunt the more I enjoy lighter and more compact rifles. I love my .338 RCM. It HUNTS better than my 30-06 and...

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I am doing some testing with 2520 and 180 Noslers, 225 hornadys, and 250 Sierras. Due to the weather I havent shot any of them yet. I've only gotten mediocre results with factory 200's so far.