300 RUGER COMPACT MAGNUM

[John T]

Hello all, especially Rod Davies.

On paper, the 300 RCM has some pros as an F Open caliber. It is larger than the RSUAM but smaller than the WSM. A con is very thin walls.

Why mention 30 cal when everyone knows that 7 mm bullets have superior B.C's. ? The larger bullet diameter results in a larger bore, therefore a better volume-to-bore ratio. This is an important factor in case efficiency. Also, it has been stated that more bullet-to-bullet consistency can be achieved in the manufacture of the larger diameter bullet.

Does anyone have experience with the 300 RCM?

Regards,
John T.

[Barossa_222]

Is there any reason why the 300wsm doesn't turn you on?

[John T]

OVERBORE AND TOO MUCH RECOIL.

[John T]

The 300WSM is overbore, resulting in lower efficiency and reduced accuracy.

Recoil makes this case unmanageable over the course of fire of F Open competition.

[Mick_762]

The 300WSM is overbore, resulting in lower efficiency and reduced accuracy.

Recoil makes this case unmanageable over the course of fire of F Open competition.

Someone should let Steve Lazarus know that then.
He won the NT Queens F Open using a 300WSM for the “shorts” and a 7SAUM for the “longs”.

I would say the accuracy was acceptable, and recoil can be mitigated to a point with stock design and the recoil was manageable by Steve.

[John T]

Hello.

This Topic is "300 RUGER COMPACT MAGNUM". My question is, does anyone have experience with the 300 RCP?

it is not about the 300 WSM. Nor am I looking at any case comparisons.

I'm looking for information, not a debate.

If you want to hijack this Topic, I'll leave you to it.

John T.

[Barossa_222]

I was just curious as they are quite similar.

A mate had a gun built on the 375 Ruger necked down to 30cal, which I believe was the parent case for the 300RCM. That never saw a lot of daylight. I shot it once at Lower Light and while recoil was noticeable, I didn't find it oppressive. It used to chuck 230gr Bergers out above 3000fps and was like throwing bricks at the target from 1000 metres. I think quality brass might hold you back, the cartridge never really took off and is a bit of a dead duck now. Good luck with your project.

[John T]

Hello Barossa.

Thank you, just what I'm looking for. Comes as no surprise.
That said, a 230 Berger @3000+ must have taken a hell of a load. Hodgdon recommends a maximum load for the 220gr Hdy EDL-X of 58.7 of H4350/2209 in the 300 WSM, 2634fps, 63,800 psi, 24' barrel.
Regards,
John T.