Originally Posted by elkhunternm


Dang that Nosler .325 WSM just looks like it's all business and no play. Why the "light" bullet in the .325?


I'm shooting the 200's in the 338 RUM, I thought I'd go lighter. Also, my first 325 WSM was a Kimber Montana, a rather light rifle and the 180's seem to have less recoil than the 200's. I developed the load for the Kimber and it works in the Nosler. I like 2800 fps MV for making meat. Finally, I usually don't shoot heavy for caliber. Perhaps it may also be the fact that most of my hunting is done in the Texas hill country. Most stuff I shoot is 300 lbs or a good bit under. I get complete penetration and good blood trails with the lighter bullets and as long as I keep the muzzzle velocity around 2800 fps or below, very little meat damage. Other than that, quien sabe!
However, I recently loaded up some 200 gr. Accubonds. I've decided to go up a notch. Haven't wrung those out yet but will soon.
Best

GWB

Last edited by geedubya; 04/04/13.
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