Which big 30 to build???

[Bigrockschug]

I've been following the 300 Norma Imp threads and I've been thinking about a 300 PRC lately. I would like to build a "big" 30 and I am looking for opinions... Maybe even a 30 Nosler. I even thought about a 300 RUM, but barrel life seems to be bad. I know I'm not going to get 308 barrel life out of any of these, but I don't want something known to give bad barrel life.
Based on experience what is the good and bad of each or even something not mentioned that maybe I overlooked.
Thanks in advance.
Bob

I have used a 308 norma mag for years and it still amazes me with its performance every time.

 

[itchyTF]

Not exactly a "30", a little bigger - 338 Big Baer.

 

[HotRod6mm]

I've had the 300NMI itch for a while. I have a 338 lapua custom build on a defiance action so itd just be a matter of spinning up a barrel. My issue is I don't NEED it..

This is exactly where I’m at right now

 

[Swamplord]

When did the 300 PRC become a "Big 30" ? It barely squirts past the 300 Win Mag

 

[ISS]

Want barrel life in a 30 caliber rifle cartridge? Get a 30 PPC or a 30BR.

 

[Will Henry]

I looked through this whole thread and you can't imagine the how amazed I was that nobody mentioned the 30 Newton. 220's at 2800 from a 24 inch barrel and just a perfect case. There is a brass availability issue though. WH

 

[dave7mm]

Hi Bob.

 

[dave7mm]

 

[dave7mm]

 

[dave7mm]

At 500 yards.

 

[dave7mm]

Another at 500 yards.

 

[dave7mm]

Sammi spec reamer.




Dave7mm