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Got to checking out the 300 wsm in a search for a good all around rifle for the lower 48. The 300 wsm appears to be one of the most versatile cartridges going. Bullets from 110 gr to 220. The 110 or 130 ttsx for a blazing flat killer out to 3 or 400 yards, to the 210 ABLR or 212 ELD-x for a hammer on bigger stuff out to a lot farther than I ever plan to use it. That 210 ABLR looks to stay supersonic to 2k for target use, if one desired to work that far out. And almost 4000 lbs. of energy at the muzzle. Runs out of expansion velocity and drops below 1500 ft. lbs past 1k. Be a darn hard cartridge to end up needing more than...

Yep. I am pretty sure my next build will be a 300 WSM. Not that I need one, but until they start making .35 cal rifle suppressors, I won't be going above a .30 cal.

I’ve had at least seven 300 WSM’s starting in 2002. I’ve used the cartridge (the 300 WSM is a cartridge, not a caliber) to kill a variety of game, including mature bull elk, deer, and antelope (the farthest at 548 yards). It works.

I just prefer the 308 Win...

I had a 300 WSM for a few years. I like the round a lot and would pick it 10 times out of 10 over any other 30 magnum. Recoil is noticeably less than the bigger magnums and it does 95% of what they do in a lighter more compact rifle. But I had 308, and 30-06 rifles that do the same thing, albeit at somewhat closer ranges. A 308 does at 400 what a 30-06 does at 500 and a 300 WSM does at 600. When reality sunk in that 400 was probably farther than I could shoot I let the 300 WSM go.

I've owned a number of rifles chambered in .300 WSM and still have 2. I've killed elk and dozens of deer with the cartridge. While I do like the bigger 30 cal magnums as well, the combination of power and the size and weight of the guns I've had these chambered in means the bigger 30's usually stay in the safe (as does most of the smaller stuff).

Same here. I used 300 win mag for most of 30 some elk.. Now the little 308 does the same thing with a lot less drama.

Fixed it. Thanks for pointing it out. 👍

That's where I ended up. I built a 300wsm as my main do everything rifle. Really love the cartridge so far. Lots of ammo availability and lots components to choose from.

Mine is a stainless m70 with a 24" proof carbon barrel, Micky HTG Edge, nightforce nx8 2.5-20. It weighs around 8.5 and balances perfect for me. With the supressor it kicks a lot less the my win m70 featherweight 308.

Sounds like the build I am considering. Looking at the 70 EW, with a McMillan and either the SS 3-9×42 I already have, or some NF offering. Should do all I ever want from a bolt rifle setup.

I have two 300 WSM bolt guns, one does not like 150’s at all. It does shoot 165’s so well. The other loves 155’s as does my favorite 7 Wby. I once lost sleep over which to carry on a hunt, so I carry them both. Since the 300 WSM is the ballistic twin of the 7 Wby, I feel no loss of gain.

I used a .300 WSM for 4 years hunting Mule deer. For 500 and under I prefer more speed on a bullet. Settled on a stout charge behind a 150gr Nosler Accubond. The combo performed flawlessly. Most often than not, I would find the bullet just under the hide on the off side.

This is a 150gr Accubond recoved from a mature buck shot at a bit over 400 yards. Recovered just under the hide on the off side. Bang/Flop!

I really like the .300WSM. I have two of them, and while one has given me fits since I bought it (used), I resolved the issue this week. I just need some time at the range with it now.

Bet that was a big sigh of relief.

Text book Accubond performance.

I came to the same conclusion when contemplating a rifle that would perform on anything from TX Hill Country deer up to Elk, or even Nilgai. Picked up a M70 EW and made loads from mild 150gr up to a stout 180gr. It is accurate and and tough and feels good to carry and shoot.

It seems like recoil is a good bit less than my 300 Win mag. I wouldn’t mind having one. I have a 270 WSM. I really like it!

Yes it was. Now maybe I can see how well it actually shoots.

I dont know about a good bit less. More like slightly less IME.

Depends on rifle/stock/weight.
My 300 wsm is a pussycat compared to my fils.
I hate his.

My 300saum is pretty similar and I love it. Way less recoil than the 300 win mag tikka I owned and got rid of. Drops stuff dead too.