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Maybe try the 90s then maybe the shorter projectile is a little bit more stouter? Doubt it guessing they’re probably the same. Here’s my experience after breaking a shoulder bone and there’s also another poster that talked about blowing through both shoulders of an elk, but that was after it...

Either that or maybe it tumbled, but when it poked a hole out the opposite shoulder meat and hide it went straight out. I shot through some really thin tree branches that were maybe 20 feet in front of me and the deer was 20 yards at the absolute most. I figured the exit would’ve been huge and...

Yeah, I was thinking that was really slow too. Even with my 16 1/2 inch barrel I’m probably close to 3250 with the 90s. Or even a little faster. You would think that slower speed would’ve helped it hold together even better. Guess I would’ve had to been there for the shot and also to see the...

Yeah, I don’t aim for shoulders and deer with any bullet. I always aim like I’m shooting bow and arrow. Basically center mass or the bottom third of the deer about 2 to 3 inches and back of the front shoulder. I dropped deer like Thor‘s hammer using 90 grain ballistic tips. Loaded a lot faster...

Yep, they’re wicked! Glad it’s only a minimum charge load! Think I have 400/600 of them myself. Used them on deer at 2300 fps out of my 35 Rems on deer with great results. The Seirras are about the only projectile I don’t have. I haven’t seen that much damage from a projectile since I shot a...

Had a chance to test it out the above load other day at on a deer about 20 yards. It poked a little bit bigger than bullet diameter hole through the hide going in and out. Broadside to quartering away shot. Hit it perfectly in the heart and exited low on the opposite side. The deer ran about 15+...

Yup I’m guilty as charged. I’ve shot an animal that far… just didn’t do it for me. Sorry just one man with one opinion. I’d rather shoot them within spitting distance. Just way more exciting to me. But the comment of it being more logical and common sense to shoot something at a mile when things...

I shot a pronghorn a 1000 yards the first year I bought my 300 RUM in 00’. Did it just to do it because I thought it was a challenge to shoot something that far away. To be honest, after it was on the ground dead, it made me feel like I wasn’t a hunter because it was so far away. I don’t think...

lol…I do I’m always juggling scopes on my rifles.

Never wrecked a scope on my 300 RUM. I had a KDF brake on it which made it recoil like a 243. I have since removed it and added a thread protector. My 06’ pump recoils more than my RUM. Zero issue with wrecking optics. My 375 RUM has juggled the same optics with no issues. Just make sure to bed...

I think the scope of the week on my 300 RUM is a Nikon Monarch BDC 2,5-10. I juggle optics in it. Had 2.5-10’s, 3,5-14s, to 2-10 VX5s on it. Just depends on what I hunt and how close my shot is. Can’t see more than 200 yards in my woods so high powder optics aren’t needed accept for “one...

No idea, but I’ll be curious to find out too. Looks like somebody did a stab crimp in the lower base instead of using either of the cantilevers. Either that or somebody put canna levers in the bullet with a machine and then also a stab cream to try and lock that lead in the place. Looks like a...

Yep great deal. I saw them over the summer on the shelf for $28.99 at Fleet Farm. I figured I had too many projectiles sitting around not using to buy more.

I don’t know if green dots available, but I ended up with an 8 pound jug with the old paper cardboard tube. Seems to be a universal powder for low velocity loading for 35 whelen and then everything else.

Two completely different powders. You’ll need to start all over again and do ladder tests.

I haven’t had an issue with Nosler blems. I have some at home currently in quite a few different configurations. I have some horn ones that were smaller diameter than factory though. I tell you if you buy them just pull a caliper out and check the diameters. To be fair I’ve had non-blems under...

My 7600 35 whelen is on its 3rd optic. Barrel came loose twice and killed the Nikons from vibration. Trying a vortex 2.5-10 30m viper on it now. All of 6 shots with it installed so far. Time will tell. At least the pump slide is now locked in place with blue loc tite along with the uncle mikes...

The vx5 2-10 they sent me to replace it is pretty awesome. Knock on wood. I did notice the finish was coming off around the eye adjustment bell right out of the box, but I wasn’t gonna send back another optic until I had a chance to test it. I’ll probably touch it up with a marker and call it a...

Those are the same but three in a row that they sent me that were all defective. Probably a great optic. If it would’ve adjusted in the crosshairs, we screwed up two times in a row.

Thanks to an awesome member here that ran quick loads for me. Apparently, my load is faster than what I thought it was. I would guess loading it shorter at 3.030” vs the listed 3.040” length on Hodgens load data website must have gave it a velocity gain. Great to hear. Call have to run it across...