Newbie** recommended bullet weights 300wsm

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About 2 years ago i bought a browning xbolt stainless stalker in 300wsm it has a 23" barrel and a twist rate of 1:10".

Now I'm brand new to reloading and i'm wanting to start with my 300wsm. I have a cousin and an uncle who are experienced with reloading and they said they'd help me out with the presses and stuff, but what I'm wanting to know is what would be my range of bullet weights my uneducated guess would be between 155 and 220 I've read some people have had luck with 168 and 180 just curious what some of you would recommend. I plan on hunting moose in the future but for now its my deer pulverizer so I'm wanting as light a bullet as I can go without sacrificing too much accuracy ;) Remember I'm brand new to this so if I'm not making sense or I sound ridiculous I'm sorry go easy on me but don't be afraid to tell me because I'm all for learning. Hopefully you guys can help me out.

Thanks in advance, Cheers
Jarrey
 
The 1-10 twist will handle just about any .308 bullet. Your choice would depend on what game animal yo want to shoot. Lighter bullets need faster burning powders ie H4350. The heavies require slower powder ie H1000. Get a manual, or google loads, once you select your bullet.

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If you are going mono bullet, I stick in the 165-168gr range....others I would stick with the 180gr.

I have taken Moose / Elk with 168gr TTSX & TSX no problems, same can be said for the 180gr Accubond.
 
I use 150gr BTSPIL in my Browning X Bolt 300wsm carbon fiber for deer. If I am after elk I use 180gr Interbond. I have a load worked up with 200gr Accubond but they cancelled the moose season on me before I got to try it on moose but it shoots really nice on paper.
 
Daman Depends what type of bullet you plan to use. If you use a plain cup and core type you should stay with at least a 165 gr or a 180 gr. If you opt for a mono metal like the Barnes TTSX or the Nosler E-tip you may consider stepping down to a 150 gr bullet. They do not shed weight like a cup and core bullet and they penetrate much deeper. On deer sized game they will normally exit. I prefer the 150 gr TTSX bullet in my 300 Wsm. It is devastating on deer. For moose and elk I would move up to a 165 gr TTSX. Hope that helps.
 
I use 180 Ballistic tips and Accubonds in mine. I've probably shot more 168 grain .30 caliber TSX bullets at game than an entirely sane person would have, and have long concluded that I'm better off with lead in my bullets.
 
My Tikka in 300 WSM loves 180gr weights so I've never bothered trying anything lighter. Can't say I've actually harvested anything with that rifle yet either but I'd like to think it's a good combo. I use N550 but recently bought some Reloader powder just haven't had time to work up a new load.
 
Jarrey12 said:
About 2 years ago i bought a browning xbolt stainless stalker in 300wsm it has a 23" barrel and a twist rate of 1:10".

Now I'm brand new to reloading and i'm wanting to start with my 300wsm. I have a cousin and an uncle who are experienced with reloading and they said they'd help me out with the presses and stuff, but what I'm wanting to know is what would be my range of bullet weights my uneducated guess would be between 155 and 220 I've read some people have had luck with 168 and 180 just curious what some of you would recommend. I plan on hunting moose in the future but for now its my deer pulverizer so I'm wanting as light a bullet as I can go without sacrificing too much accuracy ;) Remember I'm brand new to this so if I'm not making sense or I sound ridiculous I'm sorry go easy on me but don't be afraid to tell me because I'm all for learning. Hopefully you guys can help me out.
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Since you are just starting out, I would keep it simple. Get one bullet and one powder. After you get experience, then try other stuff. This is where I would start:

Sierra 165 grain HPBT
Hodgdon H1000 powder
Federal 215 Large Rifle Magnum primers

The 300 WM is a large case. I would suggest a Lee Classic Cast press, and Lee Collet Dies

Hope that helps some,
 
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