Semi Custom Voerre Actioned 308 Norma I Don't Use Anymore

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As the title says I have a 308 Norma in a semi custom Voerre long actioned rifle that I don't use anymore.

This was my main hunting rifle for years and it accounted for most of the big game I have shot.

I have modernized and now shoot a Rem 700 LSS in 300 Reminton Ultra Mag and a matching rifle in 375 Remington Ultra Mag I also have several other rifles for smaller game eg; 270 Weatherby, 280 Rem, 6mm-284 so I am not interested in rebarreling to a smaller round.

Here's my dilema I am trying to decide if I should rebarrel the rifle or sell it.

I have a lot of memories with this gun I just don't use it due to the 300RUM and my 375RUM being my go to guns now but they do have 26" barrels and I sometimes prefer a shorter rifle.

Any thoughts on a cartridge to rebarrel too I'm thinking .35, .375 or maybe go up to .416 cal...

I would use the gun for hunting/defense if I went for one of these calibers I'm also thinking 22" barrel tops.

Or should I sell it and put the money towards a new rifle?

As you can see I can't decide what to do so it has just been sitting in the safe for the last several years.

Any suggestions would be appreciated...

CC
 
Maybe you should keep it as is so you will have something to go back to after having enough of the .300 RUM's recoil!

Or you could try a .416 Taylor, or a .425 Express.
 
"WOW" did some searching on the 416 Taylor which got me thinking that a 416 Ruger (375 Ruger necked up) would be kind of interesting.

Keep the ideas coming... :)
 
No I have Marlin 1895GS in 45-70 that is all I want in a .458 caliber I am thinking along the lines of flatter tragectory not equal recoil.

In my searching I have heard that Ruger maybe introducing a 416 Ruger in late 2008 or early 2009 which would be an interesting cartridge to look at.

Then again oh man I can't believe I am going to put this into writing I may take a look at the 375 Ruger as well... :(
 
It sounds like you have a real dilemma on your hands. :eek: If you want to take some of that stress away, sell me the Norma Mag [My favorite big 30] and then you will not have to worry about it!! ;) :D :D Regards, Eagleye.
 
Build a .284 Jarrett. 7mm STW speeds, and it'll fit your action. Kenny claims you can fire factory 7mm Weatherby ammo in a pinch if you have the short leade chamber. 175gr Barnes TSX with a .310 SD at 3050fps will penetrate through everything.
 
Not only do I have the 308 Norma Mag rifle I also have brand new Norma brass for it...

Thought about passing it down to my son and actually just remembered that I put it into his name already but he doesn't use it either he uses my 300 RUM when he/we go hunting.

I'm the type of dad that shares with his son... :D

175gr 7mm TSX = 3050fps

180gr 308 NM = 3060fps

Basically the exact same performance as I have now, good idea but I don't see the benefit to spending the money.

What about a 35 or 375 Whelen or both in a AI or something else along these lines???

Anyone have experiences with these rounds?
 
While I think my .416 Rigby had the edge on my .375 Ultra, the difference was small, and I don't see the point of tying up big dollars in both. When the powder capacity of a .416 bore is reduced to that of the .375 Ruger, I think that the results will be under-spectacular. A great wildcat would be a .416 Ultra, and you already have an investment in .375 Ultra brass. This is the round Remington should have brought out, as the Ultra series followed the .416 Remington so closely they must have been on the drawing board at the same time.

With the right bullet your .375 Ultra can perform double duty; it works well as an up close defense round against thin skinned dangerous game and it is a good long range medium game killer. You seem to have the power house stuff covered, particularly in that you don't seem interested in a big powered .45 as I was going to suggest a .460 G&A, which again can be made from .375 Ultra brass.

The bolt face of your Voere is compatible with the North American belted magnums, so I think I would consider building a small bore, high velocity, long range rig. Either a .264 Winchester or a .257 Weatherby is an interesting prospect. A long pipe will produce the velocity those long skinny bullets need to reach out there, and when you're not rock hounding long range crows and coyotes might be fun.
 
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