300 WSM Compressed Loads

[bob_dobalina]

I am new to Short Mags - I notice alot of the load data for the 300 WSM are compressed loads. I am looking at loading 180 gr Accubonds w/ IMR7828 and the load densities are 98%, 101%, and 104%. It doesn't seem to give much room to be working up to a max load.

 

[DrMike]

You won't notice compression on many stick powders until you reach 110% of case capacity. There is lots of room to settle powder. Tap the case with a glass rod or use a drop tube to compress the load if it is tight.

 

[SJB358]

Bob, I use a drop tube for all of my loading, even less than fully compressed loads. IMR7828 is a decent one with 180's but don't overlook RL17, RL19, H/IMR4350 for the 180's. I had much better luck with the slightly faster powders in the WSM with 180's.

 

[bob_dobalina]

Thanks for the tips guys - I had never heard of a drop tube, I will try one out. I couldn't pass up on the IMR7828; now I'm wishing I had held off. Have you ever used Hybrid 100 V for the 300 WSM? Do your powder recommendations go for 165/168 Grain bullets as well?

 

[SJB358]

Yup, I just loaded up some 165 AB's, 71 grains of RL19, CCI250's and a WW case. Seated them at 2.900 OAL, and they were ACCURATE! Those were shot out of my buddies dead stock 300WSM Model 70 EW. Speeds range into the 3125 range. He shot three groups at 400. 2 groups were under 2" and the last one was two shots to finalize the zero, they were 1/2" apart. I apologize for no pictures, but we were shooting in a good old Va rain storm... Dry shooting position, but the targets got pretty wet.

Gotta say, I haven't ever shot 165's outta my 300WSM, but I think I am going to try this load. If they shoot nearly as good as my buddies rifle did, I might be inclined to keep it. Recoil was nice in the lighter EW as well.

Hybrid was also another great powder with 165's. As was IMR4350. The 300WSM doesn't seem to be too tough to make accurate loads for.

7828 will work fine, if your rifle likes it. Mine didn't like it or RL22 real well. But it thrives off RL19 and RL17.

 

[bob_dobalina]

Wow that's impressive might have to try the RL19. I do have a pile of 180gr Accubonds, but I would like to try out some Barnes TTSX 165.

 

[DrMike]

Yes, I've shot H100V with the 300WSM. It can be a fine powder with the 165/168 pills.

Cartridge          : .300 WSM (CIP)
Bullet             : .308, 165, Nosler Accubond 55602
Useable Case Capaci: 71.480 grain H2O = 4.641 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch = 72.64 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder             : Hodgdon Hybrid 100V

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step    Fill. Charge   Vel.  Energy   Pmax   Pmuz  Prop.Burnt B_Time
 %       %    Grains   fps   ft.lbs    psi    psi      %        ms

-20.0   83    52.96   2492    2275   32104   8454     96.8    1.490
-18.0   85    54.28   2551    2384   34326   8658     97.6    1.452
-16.0   87    55.61   2610    2496   36706   8847     98.3    1.415
-14.0   89    56.93   2669    2609   39255   9019     98.9    1.373
-12.0   91    58.26   2727    2725   41987   9173     99.4    1.331
-10.0   93    59.58   2785    2842   44917   9309     99.7    1.291
-08.0   96    60.90   2842    2960   48062   9425     99.9    1.252
-06.0   98    62.23   2899    3079   51421   9521    100.0    1.215
-04.0  100    63.55   2955    3199   54994   9602    100.0    1.179  ! Near Maximum !
-02.0  102    64.88   3011    3321   58815   9680    100.0    1.145  ! Near Maximum !
+00.0  104    66.20   3066    3443   62908   9754    100.0    1.112  ! Near Maximum !
+02.0  106    67.52   3120    3566   67297   9825    100.0    1.080  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0  108    68.85   3174    3691   72006   9892    100.0    1.050  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0  110    70.17   3228    3817   77066   9956    100.0    1.020  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0  112    71.50   3281    3944   82510  10017    100.0    0.992  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0  114    72.82   3334    4073   88375  10073    100.0    0.964  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba    104    66.20   3165    3670   75684   9378    100.0    1.036  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba    104    66.20   2912    3107   50470  10142     98.9    1.215

Cartridge          : .300 WSM (CIP)
Bullet             : .308, 165, Nosler Accubond 55602
Useable Case Capaci: 71.480 grain H2O = 4.641 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch = 72.64 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 62000 psi, or 427 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 107 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

9 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP                          107.0     73.6     4.77    3184    99.2    61105   12094   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  96.5     66.7     4.32    3150   100.0    62000   10759   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            96.5     66.7     4.32    3150   100.0    62000   10759   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       107.0     72.4     4.69    3146    96.8    61463   11791   1.100  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       103.3     67.7     4.39    3115   100.0    62000   10267   1.118  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 97.9     68.7     4.45    3114    99.6    62000   11032   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     101.2     68.8     4.46    3112    99.6    62000   11016   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 105.7     69.7     4.51    3111    98.1    62000   11268   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    107.0     72.0     4.67    3111    95.7    57861   12025   1.136  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        105.0     68.8     4.46    3110    98.0    62000   11184   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        95.5     66.6     4.31    3108    99.2    62000   11024   1.116  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      95.5     66.6     4.31    3108    99.2    62000   11024   1.116  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         106.4     70.1     4.54    3103    98.1    62000   11180   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        107.0     71.3     4.62    3101    96.3    59739   11579   1.114  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          100.7     65.6     4.25    3094   100.0    62000   10584   1.120  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         100.7     65.7     4.25    3094   100.0    62000   10581   1.120  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     97.8     65.8     4.27    3093   100.0    62000   10714   1.124  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                      100.0     65.9     4.27    3090   100.0    62000   10558   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       107.0     71.3     4.62    3086    97.5    57218   11654   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       107.0     71.3     4.62    3086    97.5    57218   11654   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 107.0     71.3     4.62    3086    97.5    57218   11654   1.146  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    107.0     75.0     4.86    3084    93.8    57005   11969   1.149  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          100.1     68.1     4.41    3083    97.8    62000   10952   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        103.4     68.1     4.41    3083    97.8    62000   10952   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          103.4     68.1     4.41    3083    97.8    62000   10952   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           105.7     66.7     4.32    3075   100.0    62000   10352   1.128  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   106.7     71.0     4.60    3074    96.0    62000   10990   1.106  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       105.9     70.5     4.57    3073    98.8    62000   10798   1.127  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     107.0     76.8     4.98    3070    98.1    58230   11193   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       101.0     67.5     4.38    3062    99.0    62000   10615   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895                            90.7     59.8     3.87    3061   100.0    62000   10095   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             104.0     72.2     4.68    3056    97.9    62000   10657   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11                        91.6     60.3     3.91    3054   100.0    62000   10065   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15                  91.6     60.3     3.91    3054   100.0    62000   10065   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation          91.6     60.3     3.91    3054   100.0    62000   10065   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                103.4     65.9     4.27    3054   100.0    62000    9738   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B                          92.0     60.6     3.93    3051   100.0    62000    9980   1.128  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      104.1     67.6     4.38    3047    96.9    62000   10630   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         100.2     65.3     4.23    3047    99.3    62000   10453   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        92.9     62.5     4.05    3046    99.9    62000   10206   1.130  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350                      102.8     66.3     4.30    3044    98.7    62000   10393   1.116  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350                           100.9     66.1     4.29    3043    98.8    62000   10375   1.116  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       93.3     62.1     4.03    3039   100.0    62000    9822   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          93.3     62.1     4.03    3039   100.0    62000    9822   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       95.4     62.2     4.03    3034   100.0    62000    9742   1.140  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data      92.5     62.9     4.08    3029   100.0    62000    9939   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        95.5     61.6     3.99    3029   100.0    62000    9751   1.134  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          98.9     63.8     4.13    3024    99.7    62000   10087   1.132  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       97.7     63.2     4.09    3023    98.8    62000   10248   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          97.7     63.2     4.09    3023    98.8    62000   10248   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        94.6     63.2     4.10    3022    98.8    62000   10241   1.126  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       102.9     72.2     4.68    3010    96.0    62000   10373   1.125  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      107.0     70.0     4.53    3008    95.0    55230   11118   1.167  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  107.0     75.3     4.88    3003    95.2    52586   11564   1.181
PB Clermont PCL 517                107.0     75.3     4.88    2997    95.0    52287   11557   1.184
Accurate 4064                       92.8     59.9     3.88    2996   100.0    62000    9211   1.162  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        107.0     69.7     4.52    2995    96.3    52138   11381   1.196
Winchester WXR                     107.0     69.7     4.52    2995    96.3    52138   11381   1.196
Accurate 3100                      107.0     70.5     4.57    2994    99.2    57102   10435   1.181  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R902                       91.5     58.1     3.77    2985   100.0    62000    9217   1.139  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 2700                       94.7     65.1     4.22    2971    98.6    62000    9654   1.131  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      107.0     68.5     4.44    2954    94.3    54474   10606   1.172  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           107.0     68.5     4.44    2951    94.0    50348   11172   1.205
ADI AP 2214                        107.0     73.2     4.74    2946    94.3    52030   11013   1.188
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       107.0     71.9     4.66    2944    92.0    53259   10878   1.181
Alliant Reloder-25                 107.0     70.1     4.54    2931    98.5    46931   11236   1.246
Vihtavuori N165                    107.0     69.7     4.52    2927    97.1    53674   10196   1.191
Vihtavuori N160                    107.0     67.6     4.38    2913    95.3    54684   10071   1.181  ! Near Maximum !

 

[steve4102]

 Cartridge          : .300 WSM (CIP)
Bullet             : .308, 165, Nosler PART SP 16330
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch or 72.64 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch or 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.

Matching Maximum Pressure: 64000 psi, or 441 MPa

or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 112 %

These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

144 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.

Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Norma MRP                          107.1     75.9     4.92    3237    99.6    64000   12481   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N560                    108.9     75.5     4.89    3222    97.2    64000   12661   1.085  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate MAGPRO                    109.1     78.7     5.10    3208    95.7    64000   12666   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 517                111.1     80.6     5.22    3207    97.9    64000   12386   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 12                  111.0     80.4     5.21    3206    98.0    64000   12370   1.079  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-22                 109.1     74.9     4.85    3201    98.7    64000   12239   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5/NP ~approximation       109.1     74.9     4.85    3201    98.7    64000   12239   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA15                       109.1     74.9     4.85    3201    98.7    64000   12239   1.090  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828 SSC                       107.1     74.7     4.84    3200    97.5    64000   12228   1.079  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester WXR                     112.0     75.2     4.87    3197    98.6    63848   12242   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP15                        112.0     75.2     4.87    3197    98.6    63848   12242   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-17                  96.3     68.6     4.44    3184   100.0    64000   11062   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho 17                            96.3     68.6     4.44    3184   100.0    64000   11062   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2213                        108.0     74.1     4.80    3182    97.3    64000   12102   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Magnum                     108.3     80.1     5.19    3169    99.1    64000   11645   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AP 2214                        111.7     78.7     5.10    3162    97.5    64000   11893   1.078  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 7828                           112.0     73.9     4.79    3160    97.0    61425   12121   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R905                      110.2     74.3     4.81    3158    97.0    64000   11846   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
PB Clermont PCL 511                 97.8     70.8     4.59    3153    99.8    64000   11366   1.097  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2209                        104.9     70.9     4.59    3153    98.5    64000   11568   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-19                 105.6     71.7     4.65    3152    98.5    64000   11648   1.091  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Hunter                     101.1     70.9     4.59    3151    99.8    64000   11349   1.097  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H414                        95.5     68.6     4.44    3148    99.5    64000   11376   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester 760                      95.5     68.6     4.44    3148    99.5    64000   11376   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S365                       103.1     69.6     4.51    3148   100.0    64000   10554   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP14 ~approximation         106.3     72.2     4.68    3144    98.5    64000   11558   1.092  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP5 NT ~approximation       111.6     77.3     5.01    3138    95.2    64000   11838   1.084  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 112.0     75.6     4.90    3132    99.9    57293   11917   1.135  ! Near Maximum !
Norma URP                          100.6     67.6     4.38    3132   100.0    64000   10884   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP19 ~approximation         100.7     67.6     4.38    3132   100.0    64000   10881   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N550                     97.8     67.8     4.40    3131   100.0    64000   11022   1.107  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 4350                       99.8     67.8     4.39    3127   100.0    64000   10849   1.119  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 ~approximation          103.3     70.2     4.55    3125    98.3    64000   11330   1.093  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                          100.1     70.2     4.55    3125    98.3    64000   11330   1.093  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA4                        103.3     70.2     4.55    3125    98.3    64000   11330   1.093  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831                      110.9     73.2     4.74    3118    96.7    64000   11390   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4831 SC                   106.6     73.2     4.74    3118    96.7    64000   11390   1.089  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S385                       105.8     72.6     4.71    3113    99.1    64000   11145   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4831                           105.6     68.7     4.45    3112   100.0    64000   10643   1.111  ! Near Maximum !
SNPE Vectan SP 11                   94.1     66.0     4.27    3109   100.0    64000   10478   1.102  ! Near Maximum !
Ramshot Big Game                    91.1     65.9     4.27    3103   100.0    64000   10371   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP4 NT ~approximation       100.9     69.6     4.51    3103    99.3    64000   10960   1.105  ! Near Maximum !
Accurate 3100                      109.1     74.1     4.80    3102    99.8    64000   10857   1.122  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4895                            90.8     61.7     4.00    3099   100.0    64000   10402   1.109  ! Near Maximum !
Winchester Supreme 780             103.8     74.3     4.82    3097    98.3    64000   11014   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N165                    111.2     74.7     4.84    3094    98.9    64000   10848   1.101  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP11 ~approximation          91.6     62.2     4.03    3093   100.0    64000   10370   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-15                  91.6     62.2     4.03    3093   100.0    64000   10370   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Raufoss RA11                        91.6     62.2     4.03    3093   100.0    64000   10370   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R904                      104.1     69.7     4.52    3091    97.4    64000   11017   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                103.3     67.9     4.40    3089   100.0    64000   10017   1.103  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203B                          92.1     62.5     4.05    3088   100.0    64000   10284   1.110  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S070                         100.2     67.3     4.36    3088    99.5    64000   10794   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H380                        92.9     64.5     4.18    3086   100.0    64000   10513   1.112  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon H4350                      102.9     68.3     4.43    3086    99.1    64000   10746   1.098  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4350                           101.0     68.2     4.42    3085    99.2    64000   10727   1.098  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7 NT ~approximation        94.9     65.0     4.21    3081    99.6    64000   10470   1.087  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3                          93.3     64.0     4.15    3075   100.0    64000   10114   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 203 old                       93.3     64.0     4.15    3075   100.0    64000   10114   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4320                            93.6     62.5     4.05    3074   100.0    64000    9997   1.096  ! Near Maximum !
Vihtavuori N160                    111.0     72.3     4.68    3071    97.3    64000   10796   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R903                       95.4     64.1     4.15    3070   100.0    64000   10031   1.123  ! Near Maximum !
Elcho TR140 - preliminary data      92.5     64.9     4.20    3069   100.0    64000   10239   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S355                        95.5     63.5     4.11    3066   100.0    64000   10047   1.117  ! Near Maximum !
Rottweil R907                       97.8     65.2     4.22    3065    99.1    64000   10602   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP7                          97.8     65.2     4.22    3065    99.1    64000   10602   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
Lovex S065                          99.0     65.8     4.26    3065    99.9    64000   10405   1.113  ! Near Maximum !
IMR 4007 SSC                        94.7     65.2     4.23    3064    99.1    64000   10595   1.108  ! Near Maximum !
ADI AR 2208                         94.2     62.1     4.02    3057   100.0    64000   10016   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Hodgdon VARGET                      94.5     62.1     4.02    3057   100.0    64000   10016   1.099  ! Near Maximum !
Bofors RP3 NT ~approximation        96.6     65.1     4.22    3057    99.9    64000   10200   1.098  ! Near Maximum !
Somchem S361                       102.9     74.4     4.82    3053    96.6    64000   10755   1.107  ! Near Maximum !

 

[Oldtrader3]

Thanks for the tips guys - I had never heard of a drop tube, I will try one out. I couldn't pass up on the IMR7828; now I'm wishing I had held off. Have you ever used Hybrid 100 V for the 300 WSM? Do your powder recommendations go for 165/168 Grain bullets as well?

Hybrid 100 V is not a good choice for any load that you are going to compress much. I have run it in my .257 Roberts with the 110 bullet and the load is max and can be pushed into a slight compressed load. However, Hybrid 100 V is a spherical/ball powder and in the WSM case will not compress without causing problems with all WSM cases. Even with the Roberts/Mauser case, which is more forgiving, I could not get much compression without chambering problems.

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

I've compressed loads until the cases bulged, and until that point, I've never had any problems with compressed loads.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Fine! Try to compress it! LOL

 

[bob_dobalina]

How long of a drop tube do you need for it to be worthwhile? I see rcbs sells a 4" drop tube/funnel kit. And then I see they sell 24" aluminum drop tubes. Seems like something I could fashion myself

 

[Oldtrader3]

My own experience with the .300 WSM was mostly with 165 Partitions and IMR 4350. I was able, in my rifle, to work up to 69.0 grains, with some compression as the 165 PT is not a very long bullet. My rifle is a Browning Medallion A-Bolt which my son is using now because he lives in Wyoming and I don't! Accuracy was <MOA to 300 yards, velocity about 3150 fps.

My drop tube is about 4 inches long. You can get them in different lengths.

 

[SJB358]

My drop tube is 4" as well. Works great. I have the set made by Frankford Arsenal. Pretty inexpensive and pretty handy too.

 

[DrMike]

My drop tube is 4" as well. Works great. I have the set made by Frankford Arsenal. Pretty inexpensive and pretty handy too.

This is the one I'm currently using as well. I have a few others around that I've acquired over the years.

 

[PJGunner]

Dunno who made them or even where I got/found them but I have two airly smll aluminum funnels with spouts that will almost slide into the neck of a .22 Hornet case. One was left alone and the other I slipped a standard soda straw from McDonald' onto the tip and use it as a drop tube. Works just fine even with the log type powders such as 4831. Before that I took two standard reloading funnels, cut the spout off one and used a 6" piece of PVC pipe to connect the two. Worked just fine. It's a bit faster to use that the soda straw set up but feels a tad bulky. When you live in a small Nevada cow town and almost everything comes by mail order and you need it now, you improvise. :lol:
Paul B.

 

[bob_dobalina]

Well I ordered up this one -

http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...r=view&cvsfa=2586&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=343234373239

Hope it helps!

 

[DrMike]

Yup! Got that one as well.

 

[SJB358]

Yeah, that is pretty similar. This is the set I have.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/554122 ... -drop-tube

 

[DrMike]

I also have an MTM drop tube. However, the set from Frankfort Arsenal that Scotty shows is the one that I use most frequently. It is well-designed and doesn't bridge powders as badly as some other designs.