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Re: 300 weatherby mag McCray #19014863 12/15/23
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,800 SW Montana buffybr Campfire Regular
buffybr Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,800 SW Montana	Originally Posted by McCray Any expanding bullet, combined with high velocity can ruin a lot of meat. I agree 100%, and that's another reason why bullet placement is so improtant. To my mind, the Weatherbys will always be Trophy hunting tools. If you want a Meat gun, get a boring, dull, uninteresting but accurate 308, load it with tough, heavy-ish bullets and go forth and fill a reefer truck. Yes, my .300 Wby is a great Trophy hunting tool, since I bought it in 209 it's put 18 mounts in my Trophy Room, but it has also kept my freezer full of delicious wild game meat throught that same time period. But if it was only about groceries, you could sell the Weatherby and stock up on hamburger. The first elk that I shot with my .300 Wby cost me a total of $12 for a Montana resident geezer license and $1 for the bullet. Just the 10% beef fat that I bought to grind into my burger cost was the most expensive part of that hunt. That gave me half a freezer full of elk meat and another set of elk antlers to hang on the trusses in my garage. SAVE 200 ELK, KILL A WOLF NRA Endowment Life Member

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Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19015855 12/15/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,579 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,579 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT	From varmints to elk, the 300 Weatherby is still probably the best all around 300 magnum and going strong since 1944...

Re: 300 weatherby mag shrapnel #19025612 12/18/23
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,357 On top of the Dirt H Hammer2506 OP Campfire Regular
OP Hammer2506 Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,357 On top of the Dirt	Originally Posted by shrapnel From varmints to elk, the 300 Weatherby is still probably the best all around 300 magnum and going strong since 1944... Good looking kills there pard, the rifle too, is that a 4-12x50 scope ? Fück Joe byron

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19026450 12/19/23
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,266 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger
Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,266 Cheyenne, Wy	THIS WILL DO FOR EVERYTHING. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19026471 12/19/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,579 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT shrapnel Campfire Ranger
shrapnel Campfire Ranger Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 24,579 Likes: 2 Bozeman, MT	Originally Posted by Hammer2506 Originally Posted by shrapnel From varmints to elk, the 300 Weatherby is still probably the best all around 300 magnum and going strong since 1944... Good looking kills there pard, the rifle too, is that a 4-12x50 scope ? Swarovski Z6 3-18X50 BR…

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Re: 300 weatherby mag shrapnel #19026653 12/19/23
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,357 On top of the Dirt H Hammer2506 OP Campfire Regular
OP Hammer2506 Campfire Regular H Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,357 On top of the Dirt	Originally Posted by shrapnel Originally Posted by Hammer2506 Originally Posted by shrapnel From varmints to elk, the 300 Weatherby is still probably the best all around 300 magnum and going strong since 1944... Good looking kills there pard, the rifle too, is that a 4-12x50 scope ? Swarovski Z6 3-18X50 BR… Excellent setup, I’m running a 2.5-10x56 S&B zenith on mine. Last edited by Hammer2506; 12/19/23. Fück Joe byron

Re: 300 weatherby mag Fotis #19031007 12/20/23
Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 504 People's Republic of Californi... Y Yaddio Campfire Regular
Yaddio Campfire Regular Y Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 504 People's Republic of Californi...	Originally Posted by Fotis THIS WILL DO FOR EVERYTHING. Fotis, what's your barrel length? Liars should have good memories. H. Babcock

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19031730 12/20/23
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska! S Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker
Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska!	This thread has me jazzed up, lol. A month ago Weatherby had a decent sale on their web site so I ordered a lefty Mark V in 300 Wby. A month later with no shipping date in sight Weatherby agreed to refund my money. Said they had a software issue and it slowed down the shipping. Found a dealer who has a lefty Mark V Backcountry in 300 Wby in stock so ordered it instead. I hunted a lot with various 300 mags (300 Win, 300 WSM, .308 Norma) when I lived in Alaska and frankly just don't understand how I avoided owning a 300 Wby. I came close once. Purchased a Rem 700 in 7mm mag and sent it off to have it rechambered in 7mm/300 Wby. That thing was a tack driver and shot flat as a laser. Sighted in 3 inches high at 100 yards with 175 gr bullets. Moved target back to 200 and shot 3 more, then moved target to 300 and shot 3 more. All 9 hits fit into a 5 inch circle. I look forward to learning more about the 300 Wby. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

Re: 300 weatherby mag Snowwolfe #19031764 12/20/23
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Snowwolfe This thread has me jazzed up, lol. A month ago Weatherby had a decent sale on their web site so I ordered a lefty Mark V in 300 Wby. A month later with no shipping date in sight Weatherby agreed to refund my money. Said they had a software issue and it slowed down the shipping. Found a dealer who has a lefty Mark V Backcountry in 300 Wby in stock so ordered it instead. I hunted a lot with various 300 mags (300 Win, 300 WSM, .308 Norma) when I lived in Alaska and frankly just don't understand how I avoided owning a 300 Wby. I came close once. Purchased a Rem 700 in 7mm mag and sent it off to have it rechambered in 7mm/300 Wby. That thing was a tack driver and shot flat as a laser. Sighted in 3 inches high at 100 yards with 175 gr bullets. Moved target back to 200 and shot 3 more, then moved target to 300 and shot 3 more. All 9 hits fit into a 5 inch circle. I look forward to learning more about the 300 Wby. Good luck. I love the 300WBY. It's a handloaders proposition though. Hopefully you load your own. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 300 weatherby mag Yaddio #19031767 12/20/23
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Yaddio Originally Posted by Fotis THIS WILL DO FOR EVERYTHING. Fotis, what's your barrel length? That's a nice mild load. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19032112 12/21/23
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska! S Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker
Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska!	Slowest powder I currently have is IMR 4831. I have a decent supply of Barnes 180 TTSX’s and Fed 215’s and REM 9 1/2 M’s. Have to start somewhere so will need to buy a 8 pound jug of powder. What powder holds the best chance of success for my incoming rifle and the Barnes bullets? My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19032113 12/21/23
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1 Northeast USA	Probably a higher than normal chance 7828 will work. Semper Fi

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19033822 12/21/23
Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 504 People's Republic of Californi... Y Yaddio Campfire Regular
Yaddio Campfire Regular Y Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 504 People's Republic of Californi...	I get MOA or slightly better with 83 grs of IMR7828ssc and the 180 TTSX. 3190 fps. Shot a Nilgai with this load last week. MK 5 26" barrel. RL22 has worked for me too with 180 TSX and 200 Nosler BT. The 180 TSX went clear thru both shoulders of a Bull Elk. Left one petal inside the offside hide. Liars should have good memories. H. Babcock

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19072528 01/03/24
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska! S Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker
Snowwolfe Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,662 Likes: 2 Moving to Alaska!	Managed to find a 8 pound jug of IMR 7828 SSC so it followed me home today ($379). My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19072533 01/03/24
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,310 Likes: 1 Northeast USA	Your Weatherby will smile! Semper Fi

Re: 300 weatherby mag Snowwolfe #19072555 01/03/24
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,106 Likes: 9 Battle Born	Originally Posted by Snowwolfe Managed to find a 8 pound jug of IMR 7828 SSC so it followed me home today ($379). Nice on the powder find. I've been seeing a lot of 7828 SC myself. Don't think the price is quite that high though. Your 300 will thank you. That will get you about 670 rounds loaded up, give or take a few.. ha ha.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19073034 01/03/24
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,152 Likes: 4 MonDak V viking Campfire Ranger
viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,152 Likes: 4 MonDak	Probably the best ever. I wish I’d kept my M70.

Re: 300 weatherby mag Hammer2506 #19073161 01/03/24
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine S spj Campfire Member
spj Campfire Member S Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 302 Maine	For a good plinking load to try is a 155 Scenar over 71-72 grains of IMR 4064. Shoots nice tiny groups at 3300 fps in my 24inch Vanguard.

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