reloading 300 RUM in Alberta

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demarjos

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Hey y'all...

my name is Joe, I live in Banff, Alberta. I have a Sako 300 Remington Ultra Mag that I just can not find reasonably priced ammo for. For years Ive used the Remingtion core-lokt recoil management ammunition which has been great, unfortunately they have discontinued that line for the 300 RUM.

So due to limited quantity that leaves the price of ammo from $100-120/box which is very steep. I have kept all the brass since I've purchased the rifle.

Im curious to know if there is anyone in Alberta who is reliable enough to trust to reload ammo for me?


I would love to reload myself however I just don't have the funds to finance such hobby.

Thanks!!
 
Unless you have a friend help you do it, no go legally. Not supposed to pay for reloading on this scale. Buy the classic cast Lee press, cheapest (usually Lee) die set, reloading manual, calibers, and a scale and giver. Probably less than 3 boxes of ammo.
 
You can't charge anyone to load ammunition, unless you are licensed, and if you load for them for free, you could be liable in there is an incident, so good luck finding a stranger to load for you. You need to find someone that is willing to let you use their equipment to load your own ammunition. At the very least, you will likely have to purchase dies and possibly a shellholder. If you were using the reduced recoil loads, you are better off to sell the rifle, and go with a 300win mag, or a 30-06 that duplicates the ballistics of the managed recoil load.
 
stubblejumper said:
You can't charge anyone to load ammunition, unless you are licensed, and if you load for them for free, you could be liable in there is an incident, so good luck finding a stranger to load for you. You need to find someone that is willing to let you use their equipment to load your own ammunition. At the very least, you will likely have to purchase dies and possibly a shellholder. If you were using the reduced recoil loads, you are better off to sell the rifle, and go with a 300win mag, or a 30-06 that duplicates the ballistics of the managed recoil load.
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This^^^

No sense having a RUM and running reduced loads. Sell it and but something you can get ammo for $50/box. Or just keep it if you're in love with it and buy something else to shoot. We're allowed to own more than one rifle you know.
 
Time to get into reloading. With a modest set-up you can break even on the first day, and if you like the slightly slower and lighter recoiling loads you'll love IMR4350 and 180s.
 
cr5 said:
This^^^

No sense having a RUM and running reduced loads. Sell it and but something you can get ammo for $50/box. Or just keep it if you're in love with it and buy something else to shoot. We're allowed to own more than one rifle you know.
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I ran the recoil management because it made it more cost effective to purchase ammo. I didn't have to pay $65/box to sight in for 125gr for deer then have to sight in again for 180 gr. I was able to use the same scope settings and change ammo freely and get almost identical results.
 
Dogleg said:
Time to get into reloading. With a modest set-up you can break even on the first day, and if you like the slightly slower and lighter recoiling loads you'll love IMR4350 and 180s.
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I like fast rounds and Im not afraid of the recoil. the recoil management franchise was to help shoot a 125gr and 180gr bullet with the same trajectory so re-sighting in wasn't necessary every time I wanted to hunt deer, bear or moose. I could use 3 different rounds and get very very similar groups.
 
Dogleg said:
Why would you want to change bullet weights to hunt deer, bear and moose?
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I have the same question. One load for all three and any concern about same point of impact or accuracy is just gone. And one load WILL certainly work for all three at any range you want if you pick a reasonable load. Seems to me you are making life way more complicated than it need be.
 
I think he means the 125 gr managed recoil shoots the same as his 180 gr full power loads so he can practice with the cheap 125 gr ammo then run his more expensive 180s for hunting. At any rate, the OP would be best served finding a budget friendly reloading setup and getting to it. It can be done on the dirt cheap if you buy good, used stuff. The fancier tools we use to speed up the process aren't needed for cheap low volume reloading of hunting ammo. I bet a used classic cast press, quality balance beam like a 505, 502 or 1010 and a reloading manual could be scrounged up off the EE or a gunshow for pennies on the dollar. Buy Lee's case prep kit and a .300 RUM case length guage, a priming tool, Lee pacesetter die set and some crappy tire digital calipers. Depending on the deals you can find, this can all be done for $100 to $300 easy. How does under $1/shot for practice ammo sound? And under 2 bucks for premium hunting ammo? Very doable on a tight budget.
 
supernova said:
I think he means the 125 gr managed recoil shoots the same as his 180 gr full power loads so he can practice with the cheap 125 gr ammo then run his more expensive 180s for hunting. At any rate, the OP would be best served finding a budget friendly reloading setup and getting to it. It can be done on the dirt cheap if you buy good, used stuff. The fancier tools we use to speed up the process aren't needed for cheap low volume reloading of hunting ammo. I bet a used classic cast press, quality balance beam like a 505, 502 or 1010 and a reloading manual could be scrounged up off the EE or a gunshow for pennies on the dollar. Buy Lee's case prep kit and a .300 RUM case length guage, a priming tool, Lee pacesetter die set and some crappy tire digital calipers. Depending on the deals you can find, this can all be done for $100 to $300 easy. How does under $1/shot for practice ammo sound? And under 2 bucks for premium hunting ammo? Very doable on a tight budget.
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Exactly. Reloading, especially for a single caliber, isn’t very expensive if you don’t drink the “only the best, usually meaning most expensive gear” coolaid.
 
Yeah, 300RUM is one of those calibres for which you save an insane amount per round due to high price of manufactured ammos and wide availability of .308'' bullets.

And as someone said, it's illegal to sell reloads without a licence from the ministry of natural resources, which only commercial reloaders typically get. So you can either buy your equipment, borrow from a friend or (gasp) keeping paying 100$/box. I wouldn't pay 100$/box for a box of ammos personally.
 
Buy dies and a lb of RE#25 along with mag primers and the bullet of choice.Son shot a cow elk with a 168 Berger at 600 yards and I took the survivor trotting at 500 yards.Custom Corlaine rifle in abouts 3400-3500fps .
 
OP. if you were closer I'd let you use my reloading gear and help you load a couple boxes of ammo.

You have a great excuse to get into reloading now, you could pay for a simple reloading setup for the cost of a few boxes of ammo. If you're married you can now honestly tell your wife you need to start reloading to save $. It will be true.... sort of.
 
demarjos said:
I like fast rounds and Im not afraid of the recoil. the recoil management franchise was to help shoot a 125gr and 180gr bullet with the same trajectory so re-sighting in wasn't necessary every time I wanted to hunt deer, bear or moose. I could use 3 different rounds and get very very similar groups.
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One load for all your shooting needs. I learned that a long time ago from a much more experienced buddy of mine when I was getting into reloading.
It sounds like you really like the RUM, I would do as others have suggested and get into reloading on a budget. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get the basics so you can load very reliable and repeatable ammunition, if you already have brass you should be able to load for less than $1 per round and have better bullets and a load tuned perfectly to your rifle giving you even better accuracy than you've ever seen from your rifle.
This will also allow you to shoot more often which makes you a better shooter.

Good luck

emerson said:
The CGN sharks are circling......over a poster who uses different weight bullets to hunt different animals!!
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I don't think anyone is ready to pounce, just pointing out that there really is no need to have different projectiles for different animals with a rifle like the 300RUM, at the velocities given by the cartridge a good 180-225gr bullet will be more than adequate for any animal hunted and with good shot placement will provide minimal meat damage.
Keep things simple and stick to one cartridge is all.

Op, if you can afford to shoot 300RUM you can afford to get into reloading. Just take your time and with a little research and some guidance from other reloaders you should be able to get a basic setup for the price of three boxes of factory loads.

If this is really too much of a stretch I would suggest you sell the RUM and buy something more economical to shoot like a 308win.
It's no fun having a rifle you can't afford to shoot, you'll enjoy shooting a lot more if you aren't cringing at the thought of the cost per round every time you pull the trigger. Plus, a box a year is not much practice and will not help you in the field making a confident shot past 200 yards. Shooting well requires regular practice.
 
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