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Caught Yet "Another" Great Deal!
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RL338
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Not with the 124gr HH just the 165gr TTSX in the 300 Wby.
Dr. Vette
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I have used Timney, Rifle Basix and another brand I can’t recall on Vanguards. I still have them all.
My favorite remains the Timney, as it’s the only one that keeps (or adds) the 3 position safety.
180 TTSX or 180 Hammer Hunter with 7828SSC works great.
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I'm going to wait until after my cow hunt to mess with it very much. I hope to learn alot about the 300 wby, never owned one! I have used the 300 WSM, the 300 WM (have shot the majority of my big animals with it an monos) and the 300 RUM. The RUM, while great, I didn't hang on to as I am not a LR Hunter and it seemed like "alot of sugar for a dime", ha. By that, I used a 150 Boutique "supposedly bonded" bullet at 60yds on a 3x3 Muley. almost cut him half! ha I presented my Marine SIL with a custom 300 RUM upon his 2006 return from the sandbox. I loaded up the 200 NAB and he put a Husqemah 6.5x20 on it! I have access to it if I need LR. Admittedly though, I'm excited about this Wby. If I end up liking the cartridge I can teak this one or go with a semi custom. Jazzed!
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The little draw back to the 300 Wby in the Vanguard is mag length. Other than that it’s an outstanding cartridge.
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I usually seat the Barnes and the Hammers at the top groove anyhow. Great accuracy and plenty fast. Although, if I end up wanting to shoot one alot I would probably hunt down a Model 700 Classic in 300 Wby. 1. I really like the Classic. 2. Can put a Trigger Tech on it. 3. Heavy enough to shoot well but light enough for General elk hunting. Since I'm not a LR Hunter I doubt I would even try anything over 180gr. Plenty of room in the Remington. Now, I do understand guys that want 4" of room, for those 230+ , but don't need to shoot them as I average about 190yds on elk, ha. I just can't make myself go back to a levergun in 45-70 though! I feel as sure as I do, there it will be around 350-400yds! Arrrgh! ha, plus, so far, no Grizzlys here in Utah! 
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Took the 338 RPM with the factory 185 TTSX load cow elk hunting. Last Sunday AM (hey, I "normally work" every Sunday, I can take one off! ha) Anyhow, we got into them and at 160yds, my first shot went almost too high. She went about 90yds and lay down. I jumped her up and around 50yds away gave her a raking shot. She went another 40yds and lay back down. Head shot finished her. Big old cow, probably close to around 500#. Can't seem to get my computer to take my phone pics! Rifle was almost too light for me to hold still. I had to really hold it tight to settle down the crosshairs. Fine Mountain rifle, a Sporter Weight would be easier. There is still next year! Meanwhile, the Vanguard is getting the fixings. We shall see.
DrMike
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Glad you connected on the cow, Jim (even if you did take the day off). Did the BOSS give His permission? Or did you just fail to show up?
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Thanks guys! Me and the Lord have been Hunting/shooting buddies as far back as I can remember! ha As long as I keep Mt 6:33 before me, I get a little time off now and then! lol I have a great Assoc Pastor and another Ministry friend (traveling minister) who cover for me.
wvbuckbuster
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Congratulations on getting the elk with one of your new projects.
Dan.
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Speaking of which...I saw another deal in the paper, so cancelled the work on the Vanguard, picked it up from the Smith and sold it ,sans mounts/scope. Put a bit of money with that proceed and bought an older , 24" Mod 700 BDL in 300Wby. Older gent having health issues wanted to sell off his elk hunting rig. He had it Parkerized, glass bedded/floated. Had only been shot 28 rds, and I got the empties, Remingtons! The Walker trigger had been lightened to about 3.5#. Leupold 1 pc Base/rings had been Parkerized too. Took it to my original Smith to have a TT Special (which I really prefer) put in, and have his 3 port brake added. Should be ready right after Christmas. This will give me a Magnum Sporter weight rifle for the Prairie or for the type of hunt I just finished. I'm going to shoot the 154 HHT (Hammer) out of it. No use getting beat up about it, ha.
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Sounds like a great find Jim, congratulations.
Not sure what 3 port brake you are looking at but you might want to consider one of Nathan's 5 port brakes. They are very high quality and very effective.
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JD338
Not sure what 3 port brake you are looking at but you might want to consider one of Nathan's 5 port brakes. They are very high quality and very effective.
Muzzle Brakes and More
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Ammo Smith
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Just a little advice while it's at the smith I would have a new recoil pad installed also since the factor Rem pad can be hard as a brick. That 35 Whelen Classic I sold you brought tears to my eyes the first time I shot it before I changed the pad, that 300Wby will make your eyes cross.
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I agree with Roger. Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad is definitely the way to go.
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If I change pads on a rifle, the decelerator is the only way to fly. I have two rifles that came with Limbsavers that have turned to a disgusting goo. I won't ever consider one, even as a temporary fix.
Paul B.
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Fortunately, he had just recently put a new Decelerator on it! I like that brand, plus LimbSavers too. Remington's stock design actually fits me very well as far as handling recoil. The wrist could be more Open, as I have big hands, but its OK. If I do stick with the 155 Scenar-L and 154 HHT, the thing should be a kitten!
