300 WSM?

[Karl Blanchard]

    

[Magnum_Willys]

We took a 330 class bull last fall - buddy shot Browning Xbolt 300 WSM at 660 yards with factory ammo. One shot kill thru shoulders. Im a believer.

That's a nice looking rack!
What round did the epic job?!

I think he was runnin Barnes 180 gr ttsx. Have to confirm.

[PNW4Life]

I think he was runnin Barnes 180 gr ttsx. Have to confirm.

That's a pretty solid plug for the copper bullet option, even at longer distances! Thanks for the information 👍

[PNW4Life]

Based on the voting and the one-shot-drop at 660 yards by Magnum_Willys buddy, I'm feeling pretty confident in choosing a 300 for my next build. Should end up being a pretty sweet shooting hammer.

[Magnum_Willys]

Same 300 wsm couple years ago - this one did go 200 yards with behind shoulder shot.   Any caliber below 338 I suggest shoulder shot unless you have good recovery visibility. Any caliber over 400 yards I would aim for shoulder.

[PNW4Life]

Same 300 wsm couple years ago - this one did go 200 yards with behind shoulder shot.   Any caliber below 338 I suggest shoulder shot unless you have good recovery visibility. Any caliber over 400 yards I would aim for shoulder.

In the deep, dark timber where shots are <50 yards, I have a custom 44 mag carbine I handload with 355gr hardcasts. That little thumper anchors with authority, but I wouldn't shoot anything it at ranges any further than that just because there's better tools for the job.

[bullfisher]

I voted for the 300wsm, mine is a lazer. I have a couple awesome 6.5's but at a measly 143grn maximum they leave a little to be desired in terminal ballistics despite what the koolaid drinkers say. If I were to do it again I would go with the 7wsm. The high end of the 7mm pills really starts to pull away from the crowd at longer ranges, if your into that kinda thing  ....

[lokidog]

I like the 300wsm, have only pulled the trigger three times on one though. Every shot connected on my moose at 314 yards, first shot would have been enough, 15 yard tracking job.    The gun was my guide's as the moose was a little far out to use my bow. 

[Jonathan_S]

I voted for the 300wsm, mine is a lazer. I have a couple awesome 6.5's but at a measly 143grn maximum they leave a little to be desired in terminal ballistics despite what the koolaid drinkers say. If I were to do it again I would go with the 7wsm. The high end of the 7mm pills really starts to pull away from the crowd at longer ranges, if your into that kinda thing  ....

A lot of those measly 140 grain bullets are moving well into the 3000s

 Certainly nothing wrong with the 7mm

[Reidus]

300 wsm is going to be a lot better for thumping elk at longer range. It's a great all around deer/elk Prairie dog rifle

I have a custom one with custom dies and brass life is outstanding. Cant seem to wear the brass out. Shoots ragged holes too.

[PNW4Life]

A lot of those measly 140 grain bullets are moving well into the 3000s

 Certainly nothing wrong with the 7mm

Been there and done that My 6.5mm Sherman was pushing a Matrix 150gr at 3180fps and did some pretty serious damage on whatever I shot with it back in the day. My 7mm SS was slinging the Berger 180gr Hybrid at 3050fps. I'm just ready to try something new and like the added diameter the 300 brings to the table, but wasn't willing to rule out the 6.5mm completely before moving forward.

[CaNINE]

I have a benchmark built 300WSM on a short action with a varmint taper barrel w/benchmark miller brake.  It rides in a pillar and glass bedded Mcmillan M40A1 stock.  It shoot lights out with every bullet powder combination I've put through it.  It shoots bughole groups at 200 yards with 200 grain Hornady ELD-X.  The 300WSM is an inherently accurate cartridge.  You will not be disappointed going with a custom build in this chambering.   

[kentrek]

I have a benchmark built 300WSM on a short action with a varmint taper barrel w/benchmark miller brake.  It rides in a pillar and glass bedded Mcmillan M40A1 stock.  It shoot lights out with every bullet powder combination I've put through it.  It shoots bughole groups at 200 yards with 200 grain Hornady ELD-X.  The 300WSM is an inherently accurate cartridge.  You will not be disappointed going with a custom build in this chambering.

Whats your load for the 200 edlx's ? Imy getting 2850 with rl 17

[PNW4Life]

I have a benchmark built 300WSM on a short action with a varmint taper barrel w/benchmark miller brake.  It rides in a pillar and glass bedded Mcmillan M40A1 stock.  It shoot lights out with every bullet powder combination I've put through it.  It shoots bughole groups at 200 yards with 200 grain Hornady ELD-X.  The 300WSM is an inherently accurate cartridge.  You will not be disappointed going with a custom build in this chambering.

You ever shoot the Barnes/Hammer or similar copper bullets through yours? I like the idea of it being inherently accurate and easy to obtain loads for. I have yet to hear someone say something negative about it besides it's a boring chambering.

I never would've guessed how lopsided the voting would be either!

[Karl Blanchard]

I have a benchmark built 300WSM on a short action with a varmint taper barrel w/benchmark miller brake.  It rides in a pillar and glass bedded Mcmillan M40A1 stock.  It shoot lights out with every bullet powder combination I've put through it.  It shoots bughole groups at 200 yards with 200 grain Hornady ELD-X.  The 300WSM is an inherently accurate cartridge.  You will not be disappointed going with a custom build in this chambering.

You ever shoot the Barnes/Hammer or similar copper bullets through yours? I like the idea of it being inherently accurate and easy to obtain loads for. I have yet to hear someone say something negative about it besides it's a boring chambering.

I never would've guessed how lopsided the voting would be either!

hard to deny the popularity of the ol 30 cals