.300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?

[stlusn30-06]

I did some mild searching and didn't see anything recent on this specific question.

I am picking up a new .300wsm on Wednesday. Talking with a few guys and doing a little reading, the camps seem split in half. 1 camp says shoot 180s for everything. Antelope/whitetails up to elk. The other camp says either shoot 165ish for everything, or use 165s on everything up to deer then move to 180s. 

Anyone here with serious .300wsm or even good ol .300wm that could chime in, it'd be much appreciated.

Lastly, I fully realize either will work, need to find what shoots best, etc....Just doing some research and looking for a place to start.

Thanks!

[jackelope]

I did some mild searching and didn't see anything recent on this specific question.

I am picking up a new .300wsm on Wednesday. Talking with a few guys and doing a little reading, the camps seem split in half. 1 camp says shoot 180s for everything. Antelope/whitetails up to elk. The other camp says either shoot 165ish for everything, or use 165s on everything up to deer then move to 180s. 

Anyone here with serious .300wsm or even good ol .300wm that could chime in, it'd be much appreciated.

Lastly, I fully realize either will work, need to find what shoots best, etc....Just doing some research and looking for a place to start.

Thanks!

You already know the answer.

I shoot 180 grain Nosler Accubonds for everything. Shoot a good quality bullet that stays together and hit them where you're supposed to. You won't make them too dead.

[headshot5]

  180 accubonds will do all you need.

[Taco280AI]

For a 300 I'd try a 175 LRX

[RockChuck]

My 300 wsm shoots best with 165 so that’s what I use, I continue to test other combos out to see if I can improve it though

[jrebel]

One bullet for everything.......switching one rifle back and forth between loads is a huge PITA.  I personally like heavies in my 300.  I would look for 212 eldx or 200 accubonds. 

[BULLBLASTER]

I use one bullet and load combo for everything. More of a pain having to change things over between hunts or seasons. For factory 300wsm rifles i think the 180-190 grain range provides a good balance of speed and weight.

For the win mag, in my opinion, there is no better bullet than the 215 grain berger. 

[Bob33]

I use 165 grain TTSX bullets in a 300 WSM for everything and have no complaints about performance.

[Buzz2401]

165 ttsx for my wife's finnlight and it's taken deer and elk with zero issues.

[starbailey]

Find the best shooting load and use it for everything.

[Karl Blanchard]

Before I answer I'd like to know what rifle you got.

[stlusn30-06]

Before I answer I'd like to know what rifle you got.

Wichester M70 Extreme Weather SS.

[James]

Another vote for one load for everything.

I have gone to copper (Hornedy GMX) bullets, they hold up better than almost anything to shoot Roosevelt elk at point blank ranges, and are good on deer till about 400ish yards depending on which rifle/cartridge.

[Wetwoodshunter]

I am currently loading 181 grain hammer hunters for my 300 WSM. I switched from AB's due to needing lead free to do the ONP goat hunt. 🐐

I am a firm believer of one solid load per rifle.

[bobcat]

Performance on game is more due to bullet construction rather than weight, and of course bullet placement trumps everything else. In my mind the main advantage of a lighter weight bullet is less recoil, and a heavier bullet gives you a better ballistic coefficient, which results in better performance for extreme long range shooting. In the 300 WSM I'd probably choose a 165 in a bonded bullet, or in a monolithic (copper) bullet I'd go with 165 or 150 grain. I'd be tempted to start with a Barnes 150 grain ttsx. Less recoil and the speed of a 150 grain bullet in the 300 wsm would ensure reliable expansion of the bullet. The BC of that bullet won't be good but if you're not planning to shoot further than 4 to 500 yards, it's irrelevant.