Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: spoonman on October 03, 2018, 10:59:29 AM
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So i picked up a Browning xbolt pro long range in 300wm. I intend on breaking in the barrel and wanted to know your thoughts on if I can use cheap jacketed ammo for break in only instead of my spendy factory ammo I hunt with? Then after break in, I'd sight it in for hunting with the ammo I'm going to hunt with.
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Run what ya brung.
I've used both....my fancy pants rounds and lower cost factory. No difference in results that I can see.
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I normally shoot 190gn accubonds in my other 300wm but I also have a full box of 180gn PPU ammo and a box of 180gn federal soft points. The cheap stuff that I have is what I was wondering if it's ok for the break in process?
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Be aware of Winchester Super-X. Lots of problems with that stuff. I've had loose bullets and bulged necks in multiple boxes.
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I'd shoot it.
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I normally shoot 190gn accubonds in my other 300wm but I also have a full box of 180gn PPU ammo and a box of 180gn federal soft points. The cheap stuff that I have is what I was wondering if it's ok for the break in process?
Yes, that'll work just fine for break-in.
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Well looks like I'm going to have to wait to break in the rifle, they sent me the wrong rifle. Now I need to get the company to get it switched for the out for the right one. Very frustrating since it took 2 weeks to get this one to my FFL.
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You can find the Federal Non-Typical or Powershok (same exact thing in different packages) in 300WM for less than $20 per box. That's what I use for those purposes. It actually shoots MOA from my Savage 111 at 100 yards , so you can use it for coyotes and stuff too
