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If you've got a good 06 or 308 you really don't need a 300 WSM.

If you've got a good 06 or 308 you really don't need a 300 WSM.

In almost every single instance I have found the most consistent and accurate loads at lower velocities. What you are thinking is in reality a trick that is often used by many of the wise old-timers who seem to always get match grade type accuracy from a regular old hunting rifle.

Unfortunately you will get posts here on the fire about a mile long telling you just how ignorant your step above neanderthal thinking is. .

I worked up a load for my 270 that pushes the 150 partition along at a meager 2600 fps. A Big Muley shot at almost 200 yds with this load was bled out in three quick bounds and crumpled up completely dead. I have noted in over 30 years of hunting that shot placement is far deadlier than any other tactic you'll likely employ. Last outing at the range this load produced 3 3 shot groups at 200 yds well under an inch.

The rifle is nothing special....no custom barrel just a plain old Zastava rifle with the factory barrel. I've seen these types of results with whether it be Winchester, Remington or a number of different brands. The one thing I have always done other than a rifle being right off the shelf or my one custom is a quality bedding of the action and float the barrel though I've seen a number of rifles that shot great without being bedded or floated.

Here shortly someone will be along to explain to you why you need a 338 win mag loaded to detonating velocities because they lost 7 or 8 animals in a row with it loaded to Max!!!

Shod