Post by: SeatoSummit88 on October 07, 2020, 07:39:16 AM
Question regarding specifically, a Tikka T3 in .300 Win. I have primarily used this gun for Elk and Bear only with Federal Vital Shok (Silver Casing) 180 grain rounds.
Do any of you use the same rounds for Deer (BT for me) as you would Elk? Or do you drop down smaller? Wondering if I should look for that 135-150 grain class... But have never shot anything but 180 from this rifle. Any experience with trajectory/drop/ overall experience etc. Sighting happens at 100. Don't like to go over 250.
Thank you!!!
Post by: Woodchuck on October 07, 2020, 07:41:36 AM
Post by: grundy53 on October 07, 2020, 07:42:13 AM
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Post by: HUNT JR on October 07, 2020, 07:53:44 AM
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on October 07, 2020, 07:59:31 AM
It shall stay then as a 180 flinger' !
Appreciate the prompt feedback.
Post by: opdinkslayer on October 07, 2020, 08:33:13 AM
Post by: theleo on October 07, 2020, 09:38:49 AM
Thanks guys! Didn't know if that would be too much ummfff for a BT. Definitely feel comfortable with how it shoots now. I have the time to practice and get re-dialed, but you all are right..Why change it.All things being equal, dropping down to 135's or 150's would likely result in a deer receiving more ummfff than using the 180's you're use to. Unless they were reduced recoil loads to mimic 30-06 or 308 loads, the velocity from that light of bullet in a 300 win mag will cause a lot more damage to a deer than you'd think.
It shall stay then as a 180 flinger' !
Appreciate the prompt feedback.
Post by: Igor on October 07, 2020, 10:22:33 AM
All things being equal, dropping down to 135's or 150's would likely result in a deer receiving more ummfff than using the 180's you're use to. Unless they were reduced recoil loads to mimic 30-06 or 308 loads, the velocity from that light of bullet in a 300 win mag will cause a lot more damage to a deer than you'd think.
That is exactly right. Had a friend who for years shot 150s exclusively out of his .300 Win mag. Many of the deer he took had massive meat damage (mostly blood shot). We finally convinced him to switch to 180s and it made a huge difference.
Post by: Bob33 on October 07, 2020, 11:28:20 AM
I would attribute much of that to bullet design. I shoot 165 grain monolithics (Barnes TTSX) out of a 300 WSM and damage is minimal in most instances.
All things being equal, dropping down to 135's or 150's would likely result in a deer receiving more ummfff than using the 180's you're use to. Unless they were reduced recoil loads to mimic 30-06 or 308 loads, the velocity from that light of bullet in a 300 win mag will cause a lot more damage to a deer than you'd think.
That is exactly right. Had a friend who for years shot 150s exclusively out of his .300 Win mag. Many of the deer he took had massive meat damage (mostly blood shot). We finally convinced him to switch to 180s and it made a huge difference.
Post by: Bushcraft on October 07, 2020, 11:53:10 AM
I would attribute much of that to bullet design. I shoot 165 grain monolithics (Barnes TTSX) out of a 300 WSM and damage is minimal in most instances.
All things being equal, dropping down to 135's or 150's would likely result in a deer receiving more ummfff than using the 180's you're use to. Unless they were reduced recoil loads to mimic 30-06 or 308 loads, the velocity from that light of bullet in a 300 win mag will cause a lot more damage to a deer than you'd think.
That is exactly right. Had a friend who for years shot 150s exclusively out of his .300 Win mag. Many of the deer he took had massive meat damage (mostly blood shot). We finally convinced him to switch to 180s and it made a huge difference.
:yeah:
If it's destined for the dinner table...it gets the all-copper Barnes TTSX monoliths. With the difference in meat loss and lead grenade issues, it's beyond me why people use anything else (unless a given rifle system simply won't shoot them well).
If it's for anything else...it gets traditional cup and core bullets from Berger or Sierra.
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on October 07, 2020, 01:50:44 PM
thanks again
Post by: scottfrick on October 07, 2020, 02:59:25 PM