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

[Stein]

Working up a load can take some time and cost, so doubling or tripling that for me is a no-go.

I shoot 168 TSX for everything, it's more than necessary for antelope, but it doesn't make any bigger of a hole than it does on an elk.

One powder, one bullet, one primer on hand as well as one scope chart, one velocity and weight going into ballistics apps, much simpler for me.

[Karl Blanchard]

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

Wichester M70 Extreme Weather SS.

should be a nice rifle for you. I agree with everyone else just pick a bullet and run with it. I've shot more 300wsm rounds than most folks. Lots of 165 accubonds, 150 ballistic tips, 180 accubondd, 190 LRAB, 200gr accubonds, 185 bergers, 215 bergers, 212 eldx, and the list goes on. Without a brake just cross off the heavies. Sub 190gr my all time favorite bullet is the 185gr berger Hunting VLD. Shot a lot of stuff with that bullet and it has been sensational at all distances from 40 yards to a long ways away. Second up would be the 165gr accubond.

[Karl Blanchard]

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.

oh man that's pretty confident to switch this early.  You know something we don't? 

[stlusn30-06]

Appreciating all the feedback so far. Certainly helping me narrow down what to start with.

[stlusn30-06]

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

Wichester M70 Extreme Weather SS.

should be a nice rifle for you. I agree with everyone else just pick a bullet and run with it. I've shot more 300wsm rounds than most folks. Lots of 165 accubonds, 150 ballistic tips, 180 accubondd, 190 LRAB, 200gr accubonds, 185 bergers, 215 bergers, 212 eldx, and the list goes on. Without a brake just cross off the heavies. Sub 190gr my all time favorite bullet is the 185gr berger Hunting VLD. Shot a lot of stuff with that bullet and it has been sensational at all distances from 40 yards to a long ways away. Second up would be the 165gr accubond.

Hope so. Been using a 1946 M70 in 30-06 for a few years now. It has been (as one would expect) nothing but solid. Looking to lighten the pack load up, and take advantage of the innovations in bullet tech. May or may not do some accurizing dependent on performance out of the box. I'll spend $ when needed, but in the end it's a hunting a rifle. Guessing it'll be fine.

[Karl Blanchard]

Solid plan! I cringe when I see people start doing things to a rifle before even shooting it.  Deal with issues as needed vs fixing problems that may not even exist

[Bofire]

Hunting with 300WM since 1972 shot loads of deer, elk, antelope, coyotes and Black Bear. Shoot 180 for everything.
Carl

[lewy]

Been hunting the 300wsm hard as my primary gun for about 15 years. The 180 accubond is fantastic

[Jonathan_S]

Currently loving the 185 hunting VLD in my factory WSM. Can get right at 3000 with a 24" barrel with an overall length of 2.965"

[stlusn30-06]

you guys shooting the Berger VLDs. Assume you're hand loading these? I can't find any factory in .300wsm.

[kselkhunter]

you guys shooting the Berger VLDs. Assume you're hand loading these? I can't find any factory in .300wsm.

HSM loads them.   Cabelas carries that brand in stock usually.  Not sure who else for physical stores, but you can buy it online from various distributors.  It's the HSM Trophy Gold line.   

[kentrek]

Lots of love for the bergers....for a reason...but I will still toss out the hammer option...166 gn hammer at 3050 fps is being pretty nasty for such a little bullet...so far my favorite deer load...need to kill a few more elk yet to come to a conclusion, might be a little light for my preference

[WSU]

I shoot 200 grain gamekings.  They shot well and my dad and I bought a case or two of them years ago.  I'll keep shooting them until I run out.  We've had great luck on deer, elk and bear. 

[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.

oh man that's pretty confident to switch this early.  You know something we don't? 

Overly optimistic. 181 Hammers will work well for elk, mule deer, bears and everything that rifle is for anyway.

[carpsniperg2]

165/180 accubond would do great for ya. Depending on what the rifle likes. My one bullet for all in my 300wsm is the 180 accubond.