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Old 02-22-2020, 07:10 PM
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Default 300 norma or norma improved

Does anybody have any experience with either of these?
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Old 02-22-2020, 08:20 PM
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But as you likely know the .300 NM is a new US sniper round.Not sure if they didn't re-invent the wheel as they had the .308 NM available?Lapau makes brass.
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Old 02-22-2020, 08:33 PM
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300 Norma is totally different than the 308
300 is based off a 338 lapua
308 is based off of the 338 win iirc and predates even the 300 win
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Old 02-22-2020, 08:59 PM
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I enjoy my 300norma. 25" 9twist benchmark barrel. Hornady 225eldm with 91.4gr RE33 is right at the 3000fps range.

Heavy magnums require heavy rifles or good brakes....or both. Yeah you can get away with a light setup, but its your shoulder. I perfer my setup that is around 13pounds. Can shoot until I get bored
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Old 02-23-2020, 07:00 AM
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My thoughts were the US was already using the .338 Lapua+.300 win mag in Iraq and Afghanistan and the stolen idea for the .300 win mag wouldn't exist except for poor marketing of the .308 Norma magnum back in the day.It was a general comment.The belt wasn't needed,just a carry over from the H+H for magnums .Headspacing could have used the shoulders.
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Old 02-24-2020, 11:36 AM
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Default based off the

.338 Norma Magnum actually.
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Old 02-26-2020, 07:14 PM
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My thoughts were the US was already using the .338 Lapua+.300 win mag in Iraq and Afghanistan and the stolen idea for the .300 win mag wouldn't exist except for poor marketing of the .308 Norma magnum back in the day.It was a general comment.The belt wasn't needed,just a carry over from the H+H for magnums .Headspacing could have used the shoulders.
I hear ya
I’m just trying to see if anyone has one and if it’s worth the trouble to do the improved version
Setting up a switch barrel for my 338 lapua
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Old 02-27-2020, 09:58 AM
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If you are not going to be shooting past 1mile constantly, or dont want to go extremely heavy (250gr) its pretty much just a "my gun shoots faster thans yours" game.

Fire forming is easy and takes some time, but the amount of drop or windage you will gain using a 200-230gr wont equate to much. Dont know if the added width will be able to fit single stack magazines properly. If you are hand feeding this wont matter.

The 300norma pretty much tops out conventional 30cal energy (at this time). An animal or paper or steel wont recognize the added 100fps on a bullet. Almost need to step up to a 338 or 375 to get to the next energy level.

I like my AI stuff, but damn near every year someone seems to make a new factory offering that is within a hair of a AI version load.

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Old 02-27-2020, 10:03 AM
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If you are not going to be shooting past 1mile constantly, or dont want to go extremely heavy (250gr) its pretty much just a "my gun shoots faster thans yours" game.

Fire forming is easy and takes some time, but the amount of drop or windage you will gain using a 200-230gr wont equate to much. Dont know if the added width will be able to fit single stack magazines properly. If you are hand feeding this wont matter.

The 300norma pretty much tops out conventional 30cal energy (at this time). An animal or paper or steel wont recognize the added 100fps on a bullet. Almost need to step up to a 338 or 375 to get to the next energy level.

I like my AI stuff, but damn near every year someone seems to make a new factory offering that is within a hair of a AI version load.

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Old 04-12-2020, 10:19 AM
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338 lapua beside 300 Norma brass
Looks pretty good


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Old 04-12-2020, 04:27 PM
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Have you picked one up? I'm running 225eldm and RE33 with 215M and Norma brand brass. Primer pockets seem like they don't like over pressure at all. One good hit and they make nice Christmas gifts.
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Old 04-12-2020, 06:45 PM
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Have you picked one up? I'm running 225eldm and RE33 with 215M and Norma brand brass. Primer pockets seem like they don't like over pressure at all. One good hit and they make nice Christmas gifts.
Barrel is on the way
Went with a hells canyon
So it’s a benchmark blank, like yours. Then carbon wrapped
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Old 06-28-2021, 05:59 PM
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Well I finally remembered to send this in and it’s time to get it ready for this fall

I just went with the standard 300 Norma

Anyone have any insight on what youve had luck with for a load?

Looking at running the 215 gr bergers for long range. As well as possible a frames for some big bears.

I’m pretty well stocked for powder
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Old 02-12-2022, 08:56 AM
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Really debating if I should order Alex wheelers improved reamer
Anybody interested in sharing it?
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Old 05-18-2022, 04:42 PM
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Really debating if I should order Alex wheelers improved reamer
Anybody interested in sharing it?
Insite Arms has a 300 Norma Improved reamer in the shop now.
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