165grn 300wsm for elk?

[Fisherdave10]

Ive always shot 180grn but wanting to set my gun up for more long range and think 165grn would shoot better. Any thoughts on 165grn 300wsm for elk? little worried its too light

A bonded 165gr is just fine for elk, but you did say you wanted to be more set up for long range shooting.  For long range shooting, a heavier (longer and more streamlined) bullet with a high ballistic coefficient is generally preferred.  It's going to retain more velocity downrange and as a consequence will be less affected by wind as well.  With this in mind, I'd look at a high BC 180gr (or heavier) bonded bullet.

[Biggerhammer]

I'll take the increased speed of a quality 165gr (Accubond ) bullet over a 180gr any day in the .300 WSM and .300 Win Mag.

[lostbackpacker]

I shoot 165 Accubonds from my 300WSM. They work splendid!

that's a good looking bull

[Come Get Some]

I'll take the increased speed of a quality 165gr (Accubond ) bullet over a 180gr any day in the .300 WSM and .300 Win Mag.

  The 190 Gr Nosler in my .300 WM out performs the 165 easily. Flatter and faster down range. Also more Kenetic energy. BC is way better. I will take the improved accurace of a well placed HEAVIER bullet any day.

[Biggerhammer]

I'll take the increased speed of a quality 165gr (Accubond ) bullet over a 180gr any day in the .300 WSM and .300 Win Mag.

  The 190 Gr Nosler in my .300 WM out performs the 165 easily. Flatter and faster down range. Also more Kenetic energy. BC is way better. I will take the improved accurace of a well placed HEAVIER bullet any day.

Benchmark has my barrel blank finished and should be chambering up my next .300 Win Mag anytime. Throated for the 210 & 230gr Bergers. I'll take the heavies any day for the long stuff. Having to choose between the 165 and the 180gr for hunting. I'll kill it all with a 165.

I do like  " Heavier ".

[Bofire]

  If all you consider is bullet weight, for HUNTING, there is no reason to shoot the 165 over the 180 or vica-versa. you will not see any difference on game.
Carl

[Biggerhammer]

At the average ranges most game is taken, the animal is just as dead with a 150gr as it would be with a 230gr. At extended ranges then it would matter.

[bobcat]

If all you consider is bullet weight, for HUNTING, there is no reason to shoot the 165 over the 180 or vica-versa. you will not see any difference on game.
Carl

That is true. I always say the only real difference is the lighter bullet will produce less recoil, if that matters. The most important factor is accuracy. If the 180 is already known to shoot tight groups in a particular rifle, then there is no reason to change.


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[mountainman]

Have had good success with the 190 smk in my 300 wsm's. deadly on bears at extended ranges!