T3 Lite 300 WSM - factory ammo

[czechitout]

Hi guys .. this was a query sent to me by a buddy that hunts and just bought a new stainless Tikka T3 in 300 WSM. I realize that different ammo works better in individual rifles, but there must be some consensus on what factory ammo MOST of you guys prefer .. Any suggestions for him?

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[Scott_N]

I guess it depends on what your buddy plans on hunting, but I'd stick with ammo loaded with premium bullets in a magnum rifle. Federal offers a lot of good selections for bullets like the TSX and Nosler Partition. If it's only for deer sized critters, pretty much anything will work.

 

[czechitout]

Thanks Scott .. I am pretty sure we are talking elk here. i will double check with him tonight.

 

[Chilly Willy]

I've seen excellent performance from Winchester AccuBonds (180 grains) and the 300 WSM T3 with the Burris FFII Ballistic plex

 

[Doc M]

I'll second the motion on the 180gr. AccuBonds - they're the best factory load my T3 Lite ever ate. Great terminal ballistics as well last hunting season - and I've got the freezer to prove it.

-M

 

[todbartell]

Id try either Federal Premium 180 Accubonds, Winchester Supreme 180 CT Accubonds, or Federal triple Shock X's
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[chappy]

what is "factory ammo"? i thought the only factory ammo was 22 rimfire.

 

[Doc M]

Id try either Federal Premium 180 Accubonds, Winchester Supreme 180 CT Accubonds, or Federal triple Shock X's
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I put the Federal 180 Accubonds through it, and the thing got VERY squirrely for whatever reason. Wouldn't group for love nor money. But with the Winchester loads I was putting in 1-1/4" groups without a full benchrest setup (just shooting over a pack).

-M

 

[czechitout]

thanks for all the info guys .. I printed the thread off for him.

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