.300 RUM

[TBASTIAN]

After a few months of trying countless different loads with multiple bullets, I've finally found a load for the .300 RUM. Seating depth was key...

Tried 165 grain - Partitions, and TSX's, 180 grain - Partitions, Tipped TSX's, GameKings, & DeepCurls, and the 200 grain - AccuBond. Even tried a box of Nosler Trophy Grade Ammo with 180 grain Accubonds. Most would shoot around 1.5" at 100 yards and a few would occasionally get around 1", but I never seemed to be able to break the MOA barrier.

Ended up putting a B&C Alaskan Medalist stock on the SPS and junked the factory stock.

Settled on the following recipe: 180 Grain Barnes TSX, Federal Magnum Primers, Federal Cases, 90.0 grains of RL 25 and a COAL of 3.600". The load is now shooting around 3/4" MOA with three shot groups. Sighted in 1.5" high at 100 yards, and I'm set for Oregon's spring black bear season.

 

[DrMike]

That should induce Yogi to take the big dirt nap. You're set.

 

[FOTIS]

I'll say!

 

[JD338]

Nicely done! Way to stay with it and find a great load.
What speed are you getting?

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I will guess 3050-03100 fps

 

[TBASTIAN]

The Barnes #4 Reloading Manual says 3,171 FPS but their test barrel was 24" instead of the 26" tube on the 700...Not sure of the exact velocity without a chronograph.

Thanks, guys. I was starting to get worried that I wouldn't have a load by the April 1st opener.

 

[Guest]

Like the pictures, good shooting. You have the load now, poor Bear. That load will put the hammer down.

Don

 

[SJB358]

Great shooting! The 300 RUM should get everything done!

Love that stock, takes that rifle to a whole nother level!

 

[C.Smith]

Thats a sharp looking stock really like the looks of it. I'm glad you found a load.

Corey