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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2020, 01:51:27 PM »
I  use bonded 165 in mine. I’ve shot everything from coyote’s which is obviously pretty devastating, Bears, deer, elk, and a moose and they have performed well on all of them. Moose was high shoulder shot, bullet held almost all weight and rested against the opposing skin  I’ve had bad luck with some of the fast shooting lighter grain Softpoint bullets blow up on contact. Shot a bear with Winchester whitetail 150s  and I think pretty much flattened out on contact leaving the exit size hole upon entry. The bullet shattered and barely even made it into the vitals with a small piece of it luckily severing the artery on his heart otherwise I would’ve had a very angry wounded bear on my hands

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2020, 03:29:46 PM »
Yes 180gr Accubonds for everything and you’re all good! That’s what I shoot in all my 300wsm’s = lights out

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2020, 01:56:28 PM »
I have been shooting the the Nosler 190 long range foe everything, they fly true and hit hard.

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #33 on: May 12, 2020, 02:05:09 PM »
Before I answer I'd like to know what rifle you got.

Wichester M70 Extreme Weather SS.

I have the same rifle. I use 180 grain accubonds for everything from whitetail to moose.

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #34 on: May 12, 2020, 04:56:24 PM »
180 gr Accubonds out of mine.

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #35 on: May 13, 2020, 09:45:40 PM »
You guys are all too boring! I use a different load for every day I hunt. :chuckle: Nothing adds to the adventure like having to remember what load you've got with you every day.

I'd probably go for any of the solid coppers in the 165-180gr range.

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #36 on: May 13, 2020, 10:55:21 PM »
Find one load so there is no thinking at crunch time. Point and shoot. 300 wsm for 15 years. I shoot factory loads. 180 Accubonds have killed everything. I have shot lots from antelope, deer, elk, up to shiras moose and eland. Plenty in between. Short or long distance nothing went far. Keep it simple. Find a quality bullet that fires from your gun and stick with it.

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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #37 on: May 14, 2020, 02:05:21 PM »
I add one more vote for 165 gr bonded bullets for everything.  More speed and less recoil than 180's.  Have used them on everything from deer to moose with most being one shot kills.  That being said, if you prefer 180's, use them.  It's all preference on behalf of the beholder.
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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2020, 08:51:15 PM »
Shoot a 150gr Nosler Accubond and call it good. The .300 WSM is no match for a .300 Win Mag. Shot both plenty. Taken game with both plenty. The 150 Accubond gives you the speed, it’s flat shooting and a solid performer on game.
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Re: .300wsm 1 bullet for everything or break up depending on game size?
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2020, 08:44:07 AM »
165gr Accubond across the board.
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