Dropped this boy about a week ago in eastern WA. He was 270 yards away when the AB put his lights out before he hit the ground.
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My load was 77 grains of 760 behind the 338/180 Accubond for 3,200 fps.
Here is a damage photo.
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Another photo
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I'm hoping Nosler will make a 220 grain Partition for the 325 WSM.
The heavier bullet weight really brings out the potintial of the 325.
If the only Partition available is a 200 grain we might as well just buy a
300 WSM.
Thanks for listening,
What are the optimum barrel lengths for the WSM's?
I've heard from some at Nosler that 23" is op for the 300 WSM. What about the other WSM's like the 270, 7mm and 325.
Also, how about the 338 WSM for barrel length, rumor has it you guys did do some work on this one. Why this one wasnt...
For 30 years now I have been reloading and used traditional pressure indicators to tell me if my loads were too hot for use.
Indicators being:
Heavy bolt lift,
Extractor marks,
Brass being used X numer of times,
Seating primers in pockets snugley,
I have read recently where a gun writer...
So what are your thoughts on Winchesters latest offering in the WSM line?
I have to get use to the idea of an 8mm, never liked it.
The 220 grain load at a little over 2,800 fps seems to me to be the best load for what I would use it for. Maybe a rifle with a 21" or 22" barrel" would be best for...