325 wsm
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Haven't seen any yet, but that wud rock a bison forsure..Have had really good success with the 200 gr NAB. So far 2 bull moose and a cow elk and I can't ask for any better results. The 325 in the RMEF x-bolt will be my only large game rifle from here on ..love it ...243 for deer though, just for fun with a win 88..
I agree - best of the factory litter for big thump.
Don't know that either. But you can make yourself a 350WSM (35Sambar) and shoot .358" 225gr partitions at 2900MV from a 22" tube - a 24" tube will gain another 50 fps - all real world. Pretty good performance from that short fat launching pad IMO.
Yea I mentioned the 325 with a 220 Nosler partition because in the NWT the minimum caliber for bison is 30 and the minimum grain is a 220. One can find the Remington ammo in 220 30 caliber and possibly Winchester ammo in the same caliber and grain. Personally I would prefer the 325 with a 220 grainer maybe in a Swift A Frame, for the increase in velocity and down range hitting power over a 30 caliber.
I was under the impression that 200 grains was the mandatory mini for NWT ....
ht tp://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/Firearms_bear_safety.aspx
ht tp://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/documents/content/2013-2014_Hunting_Guide.pdf
Thanks for posting the links medvedqc. As a bit of a disclaimer on my part, a resident from NWT told me on the phone last year that a hunter needed a minimum of 30 caliber with 220 grain bullet. Obviously the resident didn't know the regulations in his home territory. This changes the hunting rig that I would use when I get the opportunity to hunt bison up in NWT.
Swift manufactures a 32 caliber A-Frame bullet in both 200 grain and 220 grain. I would work up some loads and use the one that shot best out of the rifle. I would likely re-barrel a hunting unit as opposed to buying new off the shelf. I've looked at the ballistics plenty of times and like what I have read. In my estimation the 325 will accommodate bullets in the 200 - 220 grain weight over what a typical 30 caliber (like a 30-06) can. Of course a 300 Win Mag would have the room for a 200 grainer. The 300 WSM has limited room to seat a heavier bullet beyond a 180 grain. So the 325 has some interesting possibilities that would fit the intended purpose of a Bison hunt.
Woodleigh makes the .323 in round nose in 220 and 250 gr. With the reduced length of a round nose, the 220 or 250 would offer an additional consideration for the hunter wanting a heavy hitter within reasonable ranges.
Sometimes our selection of the relatively long spitzer may not be the appropriate choice for the game and rifle we are using.
In my case, I view my .325 as a 200 yd or so "stopper" and I am awaiting some of the larger round nose bullets to experiment in my BLR takedown. I have no doubt it will do better than 200 yd with a round nose bullet, but I cannot see me taking many of those shots with this particular rifle.
Sometimes our selection of the relatively long spitzer may not be the appropriate choice for the game and rifle we are using.
In my case, I view my .325 as a 200 yd or so "stopper" and I am awaiting some of the larger round nose bullets to experiment in my BLR takedown. I have no doubt it will do better than 200 yd with a round nose bullet, but I cannot see me taking many of those shots with this particular rifle.
Im getting over 2750 fps with 210 or 220 grain power points (its been since before last hunting season that I chrono'd the factory rounds so it's a bit hazy), and with that velocity I think you may not be using them to the extent of their range if 200 yards would be your limit, I would consider 200 yards more of a limit for a heavier 30-30 round though.
It is neat to see all the folks who are shooting the 8mmWSM, I never was a fan of 8mm rounds as they seemed to be a thing of the past based on un modern surplus, but I guess I've had the kool aid and am on the band wagon now. It will be my go to deer elk rifle for this coming year, but I have a few older pieces of iron that deserve to be out of the safe and into the thicker woods with me as well, maybe my 45-70 enfield will finally be finished for that.
It is neat to see all the folks who are shooting the 8mmWSM, I never was a fan of 8mm rounds as they seemed to be a thing of the past based on un modern surplus, but I guess I've had the kool aid and am on the band wagon now. It will be my go to deer elk rifle for this coming year, but I have a few older pieces of iron that deserve to be out of the safe and into the thicker woods with me as well, maybe my 45-70 enfield will finally be finished for that.
Here is a good article that i think you will all enjoy reading. http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.325+Winchester+Short+Magnum.html
And Sierra Bullet in the Game King makes a 220 grain. https://www.sierrabullets.com/store/product.cfm/sn/2420/323-dia-8mm-220-gr-SBT
And Swift A Frame bullets 200 grain and 220 grain. http://www.swiftbullets.com/products-s/1819.htm#
And Sierra Bullet in the Game King makes a 220 grain. https://www.sierrabullets.com/store/product.cfm/sn/2420/323-dia-8mm-220-gr-SBT
And Swift A Frame bullets 200 grain and 220 grain. http://www.swiftbullets.com/products-s/1819.htm#
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elk 135 i will debate the 325 might be versitile and able to replace a 30 06 or 300 but lighter, shorter and LESS RECOIL. both my 30 06 and 300wsm have less felt recoil than my 325 loaded with a 200 grn bullet and stout charge of rel 17. i like 8's having both a 325 and a rem 8 mag but i can't buy the reduced recoil argument.
Perhaps in contrast to a 338 WM or the weatherby 308/338's, but I wouldn't argue your point that "apples to apples" in the same rifle an ought 6 would have less, I'd say the 300 win is close though, my brother loads his 300WM A bolt a little hot, but I'd say its a bit sharper on the shoulder then my 325 WSM model 16 savage, though my savage is a pinch heavier then his, you might be splittin hairs in comparing the two.
