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Good information.. I need this...
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I have a rem 700 in 300 wsm. Its a real picky little bitch. I tried a 8-10 different powders/bullet combos. 180g ttsx and h4350sc is what it really likes. Good luck.
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Campfire Savant
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165 Barnes is what I use, also in 300 Weatherby’s I stated in my reply since this was the long range forum I gave the OP bullets for long range application, The 165gr Barnes TSX has a BC of .398 that is not in the realm of a long range bullet..........I shoot 22cals with a better BC than a barnes Never shoot over, 275 yards, the 165 Barnes is great for my hunting.
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Berger 230 gr OTM pushed by H1000.
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I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Campfire 'Bwana
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181 hammers @ 3230 fps. Have worked real well for me.
Richard I'm starting to use Hammer bullets in other rounds, am impressed so far. What's you load and have you tried that one on game? So far, my fav 300 WM load is the 180 NAB over RL-22. But, I'm starting to sub RL-23 for RL-22 or using MRP. I don't plan on buying any more RL-22, as I think the two mentioned alternatives are better powders. Now if RL-22 was all I could find.... But, I have a big jug of MRP which should last a while. Also use it in other rounds, like my Swede with 139 Scenars. Have a couple pounds of RL-23. DF
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200 grain Nosler Partition Accurate and never failed on a big game animal. Would consider the same in a Accubond but kind of in a situation if ain’t broke why try to fix it!
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200g NAB 200g NPT 215g Berger hybrid target
I've used the Berger fir the last several years and it has worked very well on game even though it is a target model.
Bb
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I've tried a couple of different bullets but finally settled on 180 Nosler Partitions protected points in my 300 WM.
Start young, hunt hard, and enjoy God's bounty.
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Well, here’s to my first post. Been a long time since I was on this forum. Can’t remember any login and don’t have same email...oh well, I guessed for a bit then just gave up. Back to the post: Currently using 195gr Hornady ELDM and 195 Sierra TMK. Running them right at 2900fps.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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180 accubond has taken deer, elk and bear for me. Most never took more then a few steps. Ranges have been from 50 - 400 yards, the bullet has performed well in all cases.
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With 300 win mag. I wouldn’t shoot anything lighter than 180. 190-210 is where I’d be looking at. Can’t wait for this shortage to be over
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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180 gr. Sietra boattails, 77 gr. Re22, 3080 f.p.s, Shoot through 1/2 inch steel plate at 400 yards.
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I got my first 300WM back in the late 90's. First used 180 NBT (when they were softer) took an antelope doe at 344 long steps. Then shot a 3pt Mule Deer about 75yds, really came apart, so then went to the Barnes 180 XBT. 76gr R22 was pure poison. Used that load for years, mine and other rifles. Between me and my friends, we killed over 30 head of Plains game (on four trips) with that combo.
Last year, I tried out the Barnes 175 LRX with 73gr R23, shot a cow elk right at 100yds. Opened well through the ribs, left a silver dollar sized exit. I love it. So now, with another new Mesa on hand I am using the 175 LRX exclusively. I like it that it is soft enough to open up close w/o blowup. I am settling down awhile with this one. I like the 200 NAB in the 300 RUM.
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I’ve seen 180 hornady, 200 partitions, 180TTSX, 150tsx and 130TTSX used in various 300mags. They all work. Last few years I’ve been loading 130TTSX for a few buddies in their 300 mags after I tried them in my 308. They have all been very impressed. If I was going to shoot my 300 I think I’d try the 130TTSX. Probably a little less recoil and stupid flat trajectory out to where most game is shot.
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200gr Partitions for work - 200gr Speer HotCor for play. Shot lots of others over the years but keep coming back to the heavier thirties
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If there was only three bullets available,I'd be happy with shooting the 180gr Nosler Ballistic Tip or Accubond and the 200gr Accubond.I've been impressed with how tough the 180gr Ballistic Tip is.The other thing about these bullets is,they are so easy to get them to shoot well.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............
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Campfire Ranger
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200gr Partitions for work - 200gr Speer HotCor for play. Shot lots of others over the years but keep coming back to the heavier thirties I’d add the 200 grain Accubond in there as well. Seen it do amazing work from up close to 675 yards from a few 300’s.
Semper Fi
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180 NBT - NAB Imr 4955 3100 fps
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