180 vs. 200

[laker]

Which bullet would you choose for antelope, deer, and elk? I want to just have one load for this rifle for all three. I have a 300 ultra mag. The 180 grain bullet is going 3150 fps and the 200 grain bullet is going 3050 fps. You cant tell the difference in accuracy of either load. Which would you choose for out to 500 yards? Will the 200 grain AccuBond open up good on deer and antelope or would the 180 be better?

 

[JD338]

laker,

Either one will work. The 200 gr AB has a higher BC(.588) than the 180 gr AB (.507) so it will buck the wind better. If you were going to shot beyond 500 yds, the 200 gr AB might be the better choice.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Either one will work. The 200 gr AB has a higher BC(.588) than the 180 gr AB (.507) so it will buck the wind better. If you were going to shot beyond 500 yds, the 200 gr AB might be the better choice.

+1

There's good advice there. Either is stepping out there and will get the job done on the game you list.

 

[nitis]

shouldnt matter and from the quick numbers I ran the trajectory is almost identical

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Id pick the 200. It does everything the 180 does and then some. Extra insurance for the bigger stuff out there aways...

 

[FOTIS]

The 200 hands down. Bettet bc and sd.

 

[3006savage]

I would go with the 200 grain bullet to limit meat damage. At 300 UM velocities meat damage can be extensive at higher velocities. The heavier bullets slower impact velocity will help reduce damage especially up close where it matters.

 

[str8meat]

200

 

[bullet]

200gr bullet and you are covered for any distance you can accurately shoot and remember that wind not drop is your biggest enemy for long shots.

 

[Elkman]

I have been using 180 grain bullets in my .300 Win Mag for over 30 years. If I had it to do over I would use the 200 grains without question. For hunting, the Partition, Swift, TSX etc will do the job. I am partial to the Nosler Partition. Fore general shooting Sierra, or Hornady or even the Berger should work. Enjoy!!!!!

 

[onesonek]

" Will the 200 grain AccuBond open up good on deer and antelope or would the 180 be better?"

I would worry more about the 180 gr not holding together (unless it a Partition) should a 50 yd shot present itself. The 200 will do fine on Antelope. The bullet dont have to "open up" much. The added momentum and retained velocity while passing through the body will get the job done.
With that,I agree with the others.

Dave

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

We are shooting the 165gr BT's at 3450 fps and they are holding up just fine on antelope. All our hits have been over 400 yds, but they are Just DRT. I wouldn't worry about the 180's, I've only heard good things on them from the field. With either one you could hunt anything up to and including elk with confidence.

 

[Greg Nolan]

Win/Win situation. I use the 180 gr. A/Bs because I bought a bunch of them before the 200grs. came out and "JUST CAUSE". I would go with the 200gr as best choice for all around as mentioned.
Greg

 

[Elkman]

My only real massive failure with a hunting bullet was with two 180 gr, Speer Grand Slams out of my .300 win at around 3100 fps. It was on two deer standing looking at me at about 20 yards (might have been closer), I hit them both dead center where the neck joins the body. I was never able to get all of the neck bone and bullet fragments out of the shoulder, brisket and neck meat. To me the issue is what will hold together at a closer range rather than farther away. They probably won't open up totally on an Antelope but it will be dead anyway, with holes through both sides.!!!

 

[Hammerdown]

I prefer the 200 grain Partition.

This bullet will not fail, in my opinion. It will drive deep smash bones and muscle. It will give you what you are looking for, if you give it a chance.

This is a "Big Game Bullet"...

Happy hunting my friends.

 

[Woodycreek]

200AB