Probably because once you move past the bargain priced Spitzer bullet it's not hard to use up 110 or so a box. Since you like Barnes bullets that's what you should be comparing to.
Don't get me wrong, I'd buy it too.
300 weatherby magnum
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Probably because once you move past the bargain priced Spitzer bullet it's not hard to use up 110 or so a box. Since you like Barnes bullets that's what you should be comparing to.
Don't get me wrong, I'd buy it too.
BigUglyMan
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It's more rifle than I would want to hunt in New Brunswick. It really is a cartridge for open country. But if you don't really care for the one you'll trade then you haven't got anything to lose.
Just don't be that guy that fireforms 300 H&H brass into 300 Weatherby. That guy is a ####.
Just don't be that guy that fireforms 300 H&H brass into 300 Weatherby. That guy is a ####.
I always wanted to see if that Wby shoulder could be used effectively on a smaller BR type cartridge to see if it provides any actual accuracy benefits...keep the long Wby necks as well, but use a normal short BR throat.
Something like a 243win or 260rem but shortened and blown out a bit. Like an AI but a WI instead lol.
Something like a 243win or 260rem but shortened and blown out a bit. Like an AI but a WI instead lol.
You're in luck because the Federal fodder is running about half speed.
I've got a .270 Weatherby done up with a short throat that can reach the lands. I don't know that it's any more accurate than the long jump, but it really loves 130 grain Scirrocos if they get their jump. Loads have to backed way off to avoid pressure signs, and they all need some
Run at it to shoot.
An interesting thing is it will shoot factory spire points without pressure signs; unless you consider 3700 fps a pressure sign.
I suppose it is though. Virgin Norma brass can hide a multitude of sins.
Yeah, I've done that, though not for my 300 Wby. 7mm STW back when it was a wildcat. - dan
BigUglyMan
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I'm with you on this.
Ive got a series one vanguard in 270 win. If you adjust the trigger so it's good, the safety may or may not work. Timney fixed it, as well as a three position safety so you can open the bolt with the safety still on.
I've also got a mk V in 300 wby. It needs a 26 inch barrel to work well, and it will outperform the win mag by quite a bit.
With shorter barrels, the win vs wby debate is a bit of a wash, and they probably are closer.
Great cartridge all the same.
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Well I have one and enjoy it .300 wby mag ..... a great calibre ...a great gun ..... take it and enjoy it ....
But be careful where you put shot placement.... you will destroy a lot of meat ... trust me I know from experience 180gr nosler partitions!!! Awsome bullet for hunting !!!
You can't go wrong with that gun ... it will last you a long time ... and good for some reasonable long range
Practice with it and enjoy it
But be careful where you put shot placement.... you will destroy a lot of meat ... trust me I know from experience 180gr nosler partitions!!! Awsome bullet for hunting !!!
You can't go wrong with that gun ... it will last you a long time ... and good for some reasonable long range
Practice with it and enjoy it
I don't know if there is really such a thing as over-gunned as far as the game is concerned. For the shooter, that's a different thing. Meat damage can be addressed with bullet choice and by not shooting your game through the meat.
It does seem like a good swap in your favor.
Just remember there is no such thing as "TOO dead"...........but there most assuredly is a condition known as "not dead ENOUGH"
The 300 Wby is an outstanding cartridge and my choice for all game on all continents in all conditions, except the obvious pachyderms that require a much larger projectile.
The 300 Wby is an outstanding cartridge and my choice for all game on all continents in all conditions, except the obvious pachyderms that require a much larger projectile.
