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Moved from General Discussion to Hunting & Sporting Arms discussion. While this mainly is a "reloading topic" there may be those that have also used 150 gr factory loads as well so their experience would be of value.
I shoot & load for the .300 Win Mag. I have never used 150 grain bullets although the loading manuals generally do show loads for that bullet weight. My Hornady 3rd edition reloading manual shows .300 Win Mag loads for bullet weights from 110 gr to 220 gr.
My petload for the .300 WM is 70 gr of IMR 4350 behind a 180 gr SP. Rated at ~ 2960 fps. Has been a tack driver in every rifle I've used it in or seen it used in, too. [Win 70XTR, tangsafety model Ruger 77, Browning BBR, and Browning Abolt].
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I shoot & load for the .300 Win Mag. I have never used 150 grain bullets although the loading manuals generally do show loads for that bullet weight. My Hornady 3rd edition reloading manual shows .300 Win Mag loads for bullet weights from 110 gr to 220 gr.
My petload for the .300 WM is 70 gr of IMR 4350 behind a 180 gr SP. Rated at ~ 2960 fps. Has been a tack driver in every rifle I've used it in or seen it used in, too. [Win 70XTR, tangsafety model Ruger 77, Browning BBR, and Browning Abolt].
NAA.
The 150 is considered light in the 300wm when considering big game. This is a fine one to learn on as it does not beat you up as much as heavier bullets with full loads.
Suggest working the 150 SPs at the lower end of the 300wm spectrum (2900-3000fps). I use IMR4350 successfully with this bullet.
Suggest working the 150 SPs at the lower end of the 300wm spectrum (2900-3000fps). I use IMR4350 successfully with this bullet.
I use 150gr TTSX bullets in my 300WSM. Kills like hell
Most guys use 180gr or heavier standard cup and core bullets. The 150gr Hornadys are probably a bit fragile for 300 magnum speeds at close range impacts.
You can always sell them here and buy whatever bullet you might want to use.
Most guys use 180gr or heavier standard cup and core bullets. The 150gr Hornadys are probably a bit fragile for 300 magnum speeds at close range impacts.
You can always sell them here and buy whatever bullet you might want to use.
If you are going to run 150's in a .300 mag I would use premium bullets of a rugged design. I don't hunt with a .300 but two friends of mine do and they have had some pretty spectacular failures with 150 grain bullets at closer ranges(below 100 yards). Complete jacket separation and bullet failure, recovered bullets weighing 60 grains(the biggest pieces found) and ghastly tissue damage. This was with Speer's lowest price offering. Deer were the targets and the kills certainly weren't bang flops. One guy switched to Barnes bullets two years ago and the other Nosler Partitions. Much better results.I shot a bull moose at less than 25 yards with a .300 Mag.(borrowed gun) 180 grain Speer with much the same results. I think just too much velocity for a bargain priced bullet. But with premium bullets I don't think you'll find a much better long range deer rifle then a .300 mag. if you don't mind a little more recoil.
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I wasn't planning on using this bullet for hunting just at the range, we don't have deer in this province (wish we did) I hunt moose and use 180 grain when hunting
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Thanks for moving this to the right place, I'm new so really just feeling around in the dark so far and thanks for the infoMoved from General Discussion to Hunting & Sporting Arms discussion. While this mainly is a "reloading topic" there may be those that have also used 150 gr factory loads as well so their experience would be of value.
I shoot & load for the .300 Win Mag. I have never used 150 grain bullets although the loading manuals generally do show loads for that bullet weight. My Hornady 3rd edition reloading manual shows .300 Win Mag loads for bullet weights from 110 gr to 220 gr.
My petload for the .300 WM is 70 gr of IMR 4350 behind a 180 gr SP. Rated at ~ 2960 fps. Has been a tack driver in every rifle I've used it in or seen it used in, too. [Win 70XTR, tangsafety model Ruger 77, Browning BBR, and Browning Abolt].
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300 WM 150 gr
I used to shoot 150gr Hornady SST in my 300 win mag. Dont recall the powder but they were well in excess of 3000fps. Shot VERY well, flat and were instant death on deer, antelope. My friend used them on a caribou and they worked great. I shot a nice mule deer at over 400yds...bang flop. Just be able to place your shot, because they are light and fast for that gun and arent great at driving too deep.
I used to shoot 150gr Hornady SST in my 300 win mag. Dont recall the powder but they were well in excess of 3000fps. Shot VERY well, flat and were instant death on deer, antelope. My friend used them on a caribou and they worked great. I shot a nice mule deer at over 400yds...bang flop. Just be able to place your shot, because they are light and fast for that gun and arent great at driving too deep.
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yea someone else mentioned in my first introduction thread that you could buy stuff here, I think if anything this is what I'd like to do with these bullets, like I said they were free from hornady other then that I wouldn't have had them in the first place and I bought my 243 to late to change them. how and where do you buy and sell hereI use 150gr TTSX bullets in my 300WSM. Kills like hell
Most guys use 180gr or heavier standard cup and core bullets. The 150gr Hornadys are probably a bit fragile for 300 magnum speeds at close range impacts.
You can always sell them here and buy whatever bullet you might want to use.
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yes but the SST is a much better bullet then the interlock or I would think that's the case, that's the thing with these free promos they don't usually give anything that great.
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that's what I'm afraid of with these bullets in the 300 win mag, but they were free that's why I have them I don't buy anything below 168 gr for this gun, Gatehouse mentioned that I may be able to sell them on here, I think I'll try that as soon as I find out how. Just joined yesterday so I don't know my way around yet.
Hi ShootSavage,
Yes, anyone with a .308 or .30-06 would probably love to have them. In my opinion, The standard Hornady Interlock is a very good bullet considering it's reasonable price. I consider it one of the best "non-premium" bullets out there.
Jeff/1911.
I had 2 spectacular bullet failures using the 150 Interlocks, the animals still died, but the bloodshot meat was more than I like, and one was found in 3 pieces that weighed about 30-40 grains each. I suggest using premium 165 grainers for hunting like you do, but for the range, these will poke nice holes just like any other round. They tended to be quite accurate with guns, and come to think of it, I don't recall anyone ever complaining. Just keep them in guns that comply with the right impact velocity the bullets are intended to be used at. All bullets have a "sweet spot" when it comes to proper upset, the TSX bullets like it fast, the GMX bullets like it faster, while the cup and core like it civilized.
If you want to learn to shoot your .300 Win Mag and practice your reloading skills, those bullets are the perfect choice. I've had excellent results with IMR 4350 and IMR 4831. These are cheap and commonly available powders, and they give legendary accuracy and velocity with a 150-grain bullet in .300 Win Mag.
Start loading from about 6 grains below maximum and work up in 1 full grain increments until you reach max. Choose whichever load gives the best accuracy. Then use this recipe and practice with your rifle.
Others have said that these bullets might be a bit fragile at full .300 Win speeds, at close range, on tough animals. It's possible, however, that you'll get excellent accuracy with a load that generates 3,000 fps or a bit less. This is .30-06 territory and those bullets were desinged to perform at .30-06 velocities. Nobody would suggest those bullets are no good for a .30-06.
I'd use them on deer sized game. For moose, you'd be better served with a bullet that will penetrate deeper. But for now, enjoy those bullets!
Start loading from about 6 grains below maximum and work up in 1 full grain increments until you reach max. Choose whichever load gives the best accuracy. Then use this recipe and practice with your rifle.
Others have said that these bullets might be a bit fragile at full .300 Win speeds, at close range, on tough animals. It's possible, however, that you'll get excellent accuracy with a load that generates 3,000 fps or a bit less. This is .30-06 territory and those bullets were desinged to perform at .30-06 velocities. Nobody would suggest those bullets are no good for a .30-06.
I'd use them on deer sized game. For moose, you'd be better served with a bullet that will penetrate deeper. But for now, enjoy those bullets!
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twist in my gun is 1 in 10". I've heard of people using a reduced load to really cut back on velocity I guess that could be worth trying and waste them at the range just for fun if I can't get rid of them after
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Thanks Gun Nutz
thanks everyone, lots of good advice here and lots of room for more. I tried a few places before finding this forum and honestly this one is the best for the number of people willing to offer good advice by a long shot, I'm glad I found this one. Thanks again fellow Nutz.
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thanks everyone, lots of good advice here and lots of room for more. I tried a few places before finding this forum and honestly this one is the best for the number of people willing to offer good advice by a long shot, I'm glad I found this one. Thanks again fellow Nutz.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.
As suggested, if you keep your foot off of the gas, the 150 Interlock will kill most anything you shoot with it. I would not hesitate to use them on moose. This discusion would be going a different if the cartridge in question was not a 300 WM.
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