big game load recommendations - 300WM

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Hi, I am contemplating reloading for this season's moose hunt.
I would like your expert opinion with regards to what components would do the trick reliably. (or should I just pick up an expensive box of ammo??)
I shoot a remington 700 in 300 Win Mag
I want to land on a solid recipe for moose as well as potential black bear if I come across one!

your input is highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mo
 
You seem to ask two questions so I will answer them separately.

1. In all my years of hunting big game I only used factory ammo once, handloading has become part of my hunt so much so that I spend alot of time at the range working up loads for my hunts and I might add to my great enjoyment. Handloading has been a great pass time. But that's just me.

2. If you want to load your own try the various 180gr. bonded/premium bullets like the Nosler Accubond, Hornady Interbond, Swift A-Frame, Barnes Triple Shock and the Nosler Partition, these are all premium bullets and you won't go wrong with any of them if your rifle shoots them accurately. Some of my favorite powders have been IMR7828, IMR4350 H4831 and RL22, the 300 WM is very versatile and there is tons of data out there. Availability might be your determining factor in your choice unless you start way ahead of time and give yourself the time to work up your loads. If you choose to use factory premium ammo there is a wide choice out there try a few and see what your riflle likes best. At the end of the day it gets pretty spendy trying all this stuff out, you gotta like the sport :D Some of my buddies end up at crappy tire with a box of the cheapest ammo they sell, for them it suits them just fine and they take as much game as I do so at the end of the day it's what makes you happy that counts.
bigbull
 
Start with IMR7828, or RL22 and 180gr Nosler Ballistic tip bullets.When you find a good load switch to 180gr Nosler Accubonds.
The accubonds might shoot to a different POI but will still group as well.RB
 
Start with IMR7828, or RL22 and 180gr Nosler Ballistic tip bullets.When you find a good load switch to 180gr Nosler Accubonds.The accubonds might shoot to a different POI but will still group as well.RB
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A good theory but that was not the case in two of my rifles.The 180gr ballistic tip averaged 1/2" and the 180gr accubond averaged 1".
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180 grain Nosler Partition , either the "regular" one or the protected point version which was designed specifically for the 300 Win Mag.

Another bullet that is often overlooked is the Hornady 190 grain BTSP. Again this bullet was designed around the 300 Win Mag and - as is typical of Hornady bullets - has always been very accurate in any rifle I have tried it in.
 
H1000 was specifficly made for the 300 win mag. Try it with 200 grn partitions. I think that you get the most out of the larger magnum's with heavier bullets!
 
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A good theory but that was not the case in two of my rifles.The 180gr ballistic tip averaged 1/2" and the 180gr accubond averaged 1".
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Just my experience in 2 700 BDLs,300WM and 30-06.RB
 
All of the premium bullets listed above will do the job. As long as you are not planning on reaching way out, the swift A-Frame and Nosler Partition are devastating rounds!! The Barnes TSX is as well but I have had several "pin hole" shots at closer ranges. The A-Frame and Patition always make things "fall down" on the first shot.

Good luck,
 
nosler partition 180 gr and IMR 4350 work wonders in my 300Mag. with a 10 shot average being just a hair under 3/4" at 100 meters. The nice thing about the 300 mag is that if you sit it in for 3 inches high at 100 then you don't have to hold over till about 350 yards and for most of us that is to far anyway. I would have to say that the majority of Moose were killed with 303 British for years in the late 40's to early 70's. You could buy a rifle with 2000 rounds of Military ball for 40 bucks so most of the guys bought them and either pulled the bullets or bought hunting rounds for 10 bucks a box. Until I moved out when I was 18 all I ever shot was a 303 and all my friends also and harvested lots of deer and moose and elk all under 200 yards, so the 300 Mag is more than enough out to 400 yards. There is a vast amount of bullets and various powders to choose from so have fun.
 
I checked LeBaron, they carry Nosler bullets.
there is quite a variety, getting frustrating!
Partition
Ballistic tip
Ballistic Silvertip
Accubond
Fail Safe

What are the differences? what's good or better?
is there a good article that discusses this?
I will try Nosler website.
 
mrefaat said:
I checked LeBaron, they carry Nosler bullets.
there is quite a variety, getting frustrating!
Partition
Ballistic tip
Ballistic Silvertip
Accubond
Fail Safe

What are the differences? what's good or better?
is there a good article that discusses this?
I will try Nosler website.
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The Ballistic Tip and the ballistic Silvertip are the same bullet other than the black coating on the later. They are probably the best long range bullets on the market for light skinned animals. They are however not a great choice to use on moose or bears.

The Failsafe has been discontinued by Nosler, A great heavy animal bullet they have been know to fail on thin-skinned critters like deer. ( I personally poked a 30 calibre hole through a mule deer with one and reovered it several miles away from where it was shot. Upon cleaning the deer it was obvious the bullet had not expanded at all)


That leaves the Partition and the Accubond. Both are very versatile and will serve you well on everything from light deer to heavy moose. . The Accubond delivers performance similar to the Partition so go with whichever one shoots best in your rifle.
 
I used 220gr Partitions over H1000, lit by an F215M primer and W-W cases. It works great out to about 325 to 350 yards. I also used 180gr Accubonds and RL22, but the heavier bullet always did the trick. Besides, for most hunting situations the flatter trajectory of the 180 never comes into play. Of course, that depends on where you are hunting too.

One of the best parts about reloading is the fact that you get to spend more time hunting. In my mind, load development and everything that goes along with it is hunting. It can also help you get more familiar with your rifle. Plus, there is some pride involved when you harvest an animal with ammo you made with your own hands.
 
Ok. I went to Lebaron and picked up a box of Speer trophy bonded bear claw and a box of Nosler Partition (both 180gr)
I also picked up a can of H4831, a box of CCI 250 and win WLRM.

Can anyone please provide me with 2 load info? one for the 180g Nosler partition and the other for Speer trophy Bonded Bear Claw
(powered by H4831)?

Much appreciated
I have 3 manuals, the Speer manual suggests 73-77gr w/speer TBBC
any ideas for the Nosler partition?
thnx
 
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I would start at the same place with the Partition, about 73/74 grains of H4831 and work up carefully. You may find that a load around 76 grains works best, but each rifle is a law to itself. Have fun, and enjoy your meat this fall!!! Eagleye.
 
my first pick would be a 168 Triple Shock X over some H4831sc, H1000, or RL22

second would be a 180 Nosler Accubond over the same powders

of course, the Bear CLaw & Partition would also work well.


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mrefaat said:
Ok. I went to Lebaron and picked up a box of Speer trophy bonded bear claw and a box of Nosler Partition (both 180gr)
I also picked up a can of H4831, a box of CCI 250 and win WLRM.
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You are definitely on the right track. My 300 WM load is 180 gr Partition with 72.6gr of H4831sc.

I have also tested the 180 & 200 gr TRX. But I am not committed to the TSX as yet.

Danny
 
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