30 cal rebarrel suggestions

[fe1]

I have a trued REM 700 SA receiver 308 BF and I’m debating on which 30 cal chambering to do. I have a 1n10 twist Hart bbl for the build. I’d prefer a commercial available ammo. Is .308 win going to be the best option?

Thanks

 

[APGE]

It's probably going to be your only option given your criteria

 

[B23]

I'm no particular fan of the anemic 308 so I'd have the bolt face opened up, a M16 type extractor installed and make it a 300WSM or 300 Rem SAUM.

 

[fe1]

Any opinions on the TC30?

 

[fe1]

I'm no particular fan of the anemic 308 so I'd have the bolt face opened up, a M16 type extractor installed and make it a 300WSM or 300 Rem SAUM.

Is an m16 extractor the same as a Sako extractor?

 

[B23]

Is an m16 extractor the same as a Sako extractor?

No. The M16 type is a pinned extractor and IMO a safer choice than is the Sako extractor.

 

[ebb]

If factory ammo is the stumbling block and it hurts me to say this, get a 6.5 creedmoor and sell your 30 caliber barrel. The creed has a generous supply of GOOD match ammo available. 308 is second choice.

 

[joshb]

I like my 308s. It’s a good choice if you want to shoot factory ammo. It’s also a good choice if you want to bang away with all the milsurp cheap ammo available. Lots of options on the table. Probably one of the least complicated choices out there.

 

[CharlieNC]

You can buy a wide variety of 308 ammo everywhere ranging from varmint, big game, match, etc. It does many things well but nothing the best, it's an excellent do-everything round. Lasts forever, low recoil, easy to shoot. Unless you have a very specific, focused application then go for a 308.

 

[Zero333]

No shame in me saying the 308 is still a top choice for a range gun.

Barrel life is decent
Recoil is manageable
Accuracy is great
Cheap to shoot and reload

With the 30 TC you'll be limited to little ammo and brass, and it's no different that the 308win in just about all aspects.
It's 0.200 shorter, it has a 30* degree shoulder angle and has about 2 gr less capacity.
Loaded to the same pressure, both cartridges generate the same exact velocity (according to Quickload).

If you want something different and handload, you can look into the 30 BR or 30x47 Lapua. But then it's strictly handloading.

 

[284winner]

30/284 isn't a bad option. Depends on the bullets used really. It will function in a short action with bullets up too about 168. Beyond that weight, machining would need to be done to feed from a magazine.

 

[D-4297]

Anemic .308 ?..... Seriously ? That's how I referred to Camaros back in the 70's when I ran a Hemi Cuda . The referred-to magnums , SAUMS are "anemic" compared to a Chey-tac , or Barrett , too . Think the OP made reference to commercial ammo , also .

 

[284winner]

Anemic .308 ?..... Seriously ? That's how I referred to Camaros back in the 70's when I ran a Hemi Cuda . The referred-to magnums , SAUMS are "anemic" compared to a Chey-tac , or Barrett , too . Think the OP made reference to commercial ammo , also .

Yep he did. My bad. Failed to read on.
I'll agree with your "anemic" response. The 308 is possibly one of the least anemic rounds.

 

[Kurz]

I have a trued REM 700 SA receiver 308 BF and I’m debating on which 30 cal chambering to do. I have a 1n10 twist Hart bbl for the build. I’d prefer a commercial available ammo. Is .308 win going to be the best option?

30/284 isn't a bad option.

Read his requirement for Commercial ammunition.

I'm one one of those guys who thinks every shooter/hunter should own a rifle chambered for the .308 Win. This is especially true with the advent of many new commercially manufactured variations available across the counter. The wide variety of bullet styles and weights makes it easy to match the ammunition to your needs.

Having stated this, I will say that if you have a second chance or choice to make, I'd say go all in with the 6.5 Creedmoor as mentioned above. There is some great ammunition manufactured for this cartridge to cover most situation you might find yourself in whether hunting or competition.

 

[284winner]

Read his requirement for Commercial ammunition.

I'm one one of those guys who thinks every shooter/hunter should own a rifle chambered for the .308 Win. This is especially true with the advent of many new commercially manufactured variations available across the counter. The wide variety of bullet styles and weights makes it easy to match the ammunition to your needs.

Having stated this, I will say that if you have a second chance or choice to make, I'd say go all in with the 6.5 Creedmoor as mentioned above. There is some great ammunition manufactured for this cartridge to cover most situation you might find yourself in whether hunting or competition.

Read my last post, I acknowledged my error as I did not read in thru the OPs initial post

 

[joshb]

I’ll add this thought:
I’m running around my neck of the woods trying to get people into the shooting sports. I start them shooting my guns. If they like it and decide to buy a gun, I steer them to either a 308 or a 223. How they handle recoil and their ego decides which one. As mentioned in a post above, everybody should own a 308. Unless you’re a girl, then it’s a 223.

 

[Bill K]

Since you want available ammo found anywhere. Stick with the 308 Win. Not a thing wrong with it and it has been used to take many type of game animals and varmints for a good number of years now, especially by those that place their shots where they need to be.