300WSM is new to me as of late 2022. It's a Tikka stainless T3x. Mine is a modified with my reamer. I opened the chamber 0.002 and lengthened the freebore so a 210 Berger VLD seats out long where the shank/boat tail junction is just forward of the case neck/shoulder junction. I have a 2nd barrel chambered for my Terminus Zeus action. It's a K&P 8 twist #3 contour 4 groove. I received my Brux #3 10 twist to get chambered as well. For the Tikka I have the following that all shoot subMOA to subHalfMOA. I was still waiting on my Garmin to clock speeds so I'm glad I watched this video. I'll have to clock these next weekend 150 Barnes TSX, new Nosler brass uniformed with 339 bushing then over a turn mandrel, annealed, WLRM primer, 72.5 gr Superformance, COL 3.035 168 Barnes TTSX, new Norma brass, same prep, 67.5 gr IMR4350, Federal 215 match primer, COL 3.091 180 Nosler Accubond, 1x fired Norma brass trimmed annealed, 337 bushing sized, then turn mandrel, 215 match primer, 69.0 gr StaBALL 6.5, COL 3.125 I saw several left hand Brownings for sale online, a couple in 300WSM but I passed because I am uncertain if I can get a trigger replacement to where pull is 1.5 pounds or less. Been spoiled with my Jewel's for 25 years. Anything over 1.5 pounds is too much for me to shoot my best.

Alot of money and recoil to gain 200fps..I've never seen an animal notice 200fps

Great 👍 looking rifle. 300wsm is awesome caliber .

Of course no longer made.

My Oldest boy shoots a Tikka 300 WSM, great round ..

Looks like a choice considering weight and performance. Its a real shame Browning still isnt making something like this still. Browning quit the Ti rifle and Remington quit theirs as well. Bummer.

I love your content and the knowledge you have of each of these firearms

WOW!

Man I've been searching for one no luck yet, hopefully one day 😕

Wouldnt the 375 Winchester be more comparable to say the 35 Remington, or 30-30? The 350 Rem mag is closer in class to a 35 Whelen or 3006 correct? Still fun to compare, but I suspect the 350 RM beats the 375 Win handily at just about any range....in just about everything except follow up shots, but thats just because of the platform.

Great choice for a rifle

300 WSM is a really good round, best of the WSM's and a hell of a all-rounder for sure with those 165-168 ttsx.

Nice rig but some in Alaska prefer the .338 Win. Mag for more stopping power.

I have a the Tika all weather 300 wsm with the primary arms 1-8 compact and I'm good out to 700 yds. 300wsm was a great choice.

Excellent choice! I used the 300WSM for deer, caribou, black bear, bison and dall sheep. Definitely hits harder than 30-06 IMO. My load was a Barnes 165gr over Reloader 19.

Good evening Greg!

Why not use a marlin 375 instead of the top eject 94? I will admit the win 94 in 375 is very light and handy. With the Marlin 375 you can mount a scope which help in low light conditions although the 356win (the rimmed 358) is my favorite in the win 94 big bore era. In top eject levers I prefer the 1895 in 405 or the best Winchester ever made; the model 71. Thanks for all the videos.

Its a long shot, but I just got a browning 71 carbine and I was wondering what youd recommend for a recoil pad? Ill either be running the 200 Hornady eld xs for deer or 250 grainers for moose (came with some Barnes originals Ill load but im trying to source some Woodleighs). Thanks!

I sent for his brochure in 84 or 85 the price then was 1300.00$ I could not afford it at the time. I ended up buying a Remington Model Seven in 7MM-08. It worked out but I always regretted not buying his rifle. 🥲

They should re-release the 6.5 mag in a different rifle, but change the name to something short mag. The same with the 350

On the reproduction model 71’s, browning and Winchester both made that model. As far as quality and accuracy, would you prefer the original or which modern brand reproduction for hunting?

I feel privileged to own a custom NULA in 7mm-08 with Melvin's 25th anniversary signed action. It's a sub moa gun as you'd expect. It was a pleasure working with him. RIP

I was aware of the Forbes rifles and their innovations, but regrettably just didnt get into them.😢. I did pick up an Forbes left hand 375h&h but just havent put it to work. I just wish my Forbes was an 30-06 as it would be lighter and far more useful and economical.

Thanks for do this ,I seen a add in a hunting magazine when I was in high school in texas, I fell in love with the rifles ,I own a model 24 and I love it, plus my father's family are from west Virginia so it makes it little special,!

Yes…great tribute. I had no idea he had passed. I had the pleasure of having several phone conversations with him and own two of his Model 20s. True art and genius in the gun world and a true gentleman as well. RIP

What an awesome video I love to learn about arms makers I’ll keep my eyes open for Forbes made rifles with tell tale signs of his craftsmanship

I know Forbes used Douglas barrels, also from West Virginia. If I'm not mistaken Wilson Combat bought Forbes not long ago.

What a terrific Homily-Like tribute delivered with Jimmy Stewart-Esque honesty. I became aware of Melvin Forbes through the writings of John Barsness (sp) Rifle/Handloader. Can’t complement you enough on your videos, really enjoy them. Perhaps it is the North American, do it yourself honesty that I admire in all your adventures. While sharing a genuine love of family and God’s majestic wilderness through fine stewardship. This can’t be faked folks. Bravo!

Like you, I've owned dozens of the 600's and 660's. The short magazine makes it challenging to load for. I did rechamber one to 6.5X57 Lapua. Being shorter case than the 308 case. It allows for bullets to be seated out farther. I have another in 358 and the difference between .308 and .358 allows for more flexibility in seating depth. Thank You

thank you both

Great Tribute, it really highlights a great innovator and his story in the hunting industry. Hopefully the new Nula brand rendition of the Ultralight Arms does justice to his legacy.

I live in pa not to for from wv border lot of hill country here. God bless 🙌 the man and his work 🙏

Melvin Was A Genius 😀

Melvin Forbes - Pure Genius and Amazing Innovator! Country Roads, Take Me Home! ⛰️ … West (By God) Virginia! ❤️

What size animals do you hunt with 6.5 remmington?

Good afternoon Greg! 🙏🙏

What? I think that is an awesome looking rifle looks sick/AWESOME.

Since my 450 is in the heavier 1895MR model I scoped it with an older Zeiss Diavari, made in west Germany, 3-9 scope that works great. It’s it’s just whitetails I’ll grab my marlin or win in 356. I prefer the 356 rather than my 375.

450 marlin using 405gr JFN at 1950fps. I like my marlin 375 too.

Any luck spring bear hunting?

How is it mounted? Is there a special bracket or something?

How bads the recoil ?

I use my 35 Whelen

I’m guessing my 264mag or my 7STW would work too.

There, you done said it! I was late in life discovering the truth of what Townsend Whelen helped Winchester perfect in the 1930's? For me the Mod64 in 30-30 fir the Appalachian Mountains, and you, The Yukon with a Mod71 in 348. I've been around and around, 30-06-270Win, scoped when my eyes are worn put, and at 65 it's near! But not yet! The Mods 71 & 64 get it done just right, hunting, hunting ranges, and I also use a canoe often, etc! So 8m staying with my obvious best choice again, my Mod 64 with receiver sight. My deer last Nov, demanded a quick 50yds shot, and my rifle and sight placed a perfect very quick shot before the deer bolted, etc! Just like your excellent Moose kill from the canoe! Get that Mod 71 ready again!

Yes on the Hawk Bullets, great people and bullet, and I'd say for 348 also!

Yes, the MMM! Mod71 348 (Moose Meat Maker), loaded in the freighter this fall, geturdone!

Load that 71 with the Barnes Original 220gr, get back on Moose!

Only negative I can say about my Win 94 in 375 is it’s top eject so no top center scope mounting. With my older eyes a scope is required. If I’m using my Win 94 BB XTR, I’m grabbing the 356win (angle eject) using 220gr Speers and scoped with a Leupold vari-x III 1.75-6x.

Barrel rate of twist maybe? Savage 99 and Win 88 both had a 1:12” I think same as the 356 in a Win 94. But a 35 Whelen had a 1:16” twist in the Rem 700 along with the Rem 660 in 350 mag. Best I remember most manufacturers build 35 caliber barrels from 1:10 - 1:16. Barrel twist would be a contributor to bullet weight stability and speed I’m thinking.