... I've been asked to load some 300 Winchester Magnum rounds, got the manuals, dies and shell holder etc. What I need to know, is whats a good performing bullet for both accuracy and performance, to be suitable for Elk Hunting? I would assume something around the 180 grain Sierra "boat tail spitzer" @ 2700 fps. ? I have absolutly no personal experiance with the 300 Win.Mag. nor with Elk Hunting, so any pointers, appreciated !! Thanks in advance ! ... David K.
Suggestions for loading 300 Win.Mag.
- Thread starter David K
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I liked the 180 gr Nosler Partitions at about 3000 fps in my 300 Win Mag
Here's some sites that may help
http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg.taf?_function=centerfire&step=1
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/index.php
http://www.imrpowder.com/data/rifle/index.php
Here's some sites that may help
http://recipes.alliantpowder.com/rg.taf?_function=centerfire&step=1
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/index.php
http://www.imrpowder.com/data/rifle/index.php
ricciardelli
CGN Regular
- Location
- Montana, USA
Bullet: Sierra 200 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail
Powder: 71.7 grains of IMR-4831
Primer: Winchester WLR
Case: Winchester
Firearm: Ruger 77
Optics: Leupold 4x12AO
Velocity: 2986 FPS @ 15' from muzzle
Accuracy: 5-shot, 100-yard, <0.75"
Powder: 71.7 grains of IMR-4831
Primer: Winchester WLR
Case: Winchester
Firearm: Ruger 77
Optics: Leupold 4x12AO
Velocity: 2986 FPS @ 15' from muzzle
Accuracy: 5-shot, 100-yard, <0.75"
Loads for 300 Win. Mag.
... Thanks Guys ! Now I've got some starting points ! I think up to now, he's been using factory 180 grns. which struck me as being a bit too light to get the max. benifit from the 300 WM.... thanks again ! ..... David K.
... Thanks Guys ! Now I've got some starting points ! I think up to now, he's been using factory 180 grns. which struck me as being a bit too light to get the max. benifit from the 300 WM.... thanks again ! ..... David K.
open-sights
Regular
- Location
- Aldergrove BC
ricciardelli said:
Hollow point for Elk hunting? Come on now, and <.75 with a Ruger? LOL kidding man but I am questioning the benefit of a h/p for a big game animal such as an elk, I am also surprised that there were no responses with the triple shock Barnes X. I just wrote this down on an order form and could use some feedback if anyone has info on them. Thanks.
Nosler Partition
180 gr. Nosler partion worked on elk , moose and black bear for me.
Can't remember the powder.
I load 'em with my buddy. I pay for the components and he has the gear.
Look for the standard recommended load in the manuals and the more experienced advice on here than I can give you.
180 gr. Nosler partion worked on elk , moose and black bear for me.
Can't remember the powder.
I load 'em with my buddy. I pay for the components and he has the gear.
Look for the standard recommended load in the manuals and the more experienced advice on here than I can give you.
180 Partition
73.0 IMR4350
Federal 215
FC Brass
OAL - 3.340
MV - 3140
Group at 100 - 0.904"
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Or a 168 TSX at 3050 -- 75.0 RL22 rest of the stuff was the same except the groups went to 0.650"
Although the Partition sounds like a better round, the TSX was a real death ray. My bullet of choice for moose and deer.
73.0 IMR4350
Federal 215
FC Brass
OAL - 3.340
MV - 3140
Group at 100 - 0.904"
_______________________
Or a 168 TSX at 3050 -- 75.0 RL22 rest of the stuff was the same except the groups went to 0.650"
Although the Partition sounds like a better round, the TSX was a real death ray. My bullet of choice for moose and deer.
Well, I am going to suggest something different. I use 220gr Nosler Partition Semi-Spitzers. With 76.5gr of H1000, W-W brass and 215M primers I get a chronographed average of 2858fps out of a 24" barrel. This load is exceptionally effective on elk, moose, grizzly etc. out to 300 yards. Try it, you'll be pleasantly suprised. Work up to that load, I have gone to 77.0gr, but had pressure signs; start lower and work up.
barnes 180gr triple shock with 73.5 grs of imr4350, have found that they worked very well on moose and deer and i have recovered 3 of 4 bullets, perfect 4 petal expansion. also same powder load as above with 180 grand slams, or if you were looking for say a sheep load the 165gr grand slams with 74.5gr of imr4350, were a very stable and flat shooting load out of my sako. wre grouping at and inch and a quarter at 200 yrd.
