Question on Hunting Loads for the 300 WinMag on Whitetail

[pponid]

I am currently shooting a Nosler 150 grain ballistic tip. The bullet is very accurate but at close range it does massive damage to the meat of the deer. I am wondering if i load a 180 grain bullet, maybe a solid bullet if it would be a better choice for me to use. I so, please pass along any load data.

Thanks

 

[spires5d]

I'm shooting a 7mm Mag and the 150 gr. ballistic tip will open a deer up at close range like a can opener. Maybe the Nosler 150 or 180 gr. Partision bullet may help your situation.




Noslers Rock!

 

[Big Squeeze]

The 300 Win. is capable of averaging 3200 to 3300 fps. with the 150 gr......Close ranges for whitetail (assuming your MV is in that area), is too much. Too much velocity at impact will disentegrate the bullet more and cause unnecessary meat damage........Try slowing your 150 gr. velocity down to about 2800 fps. with 69 gr. of N160 or another faster burner.............Or, you can use the 165 or the 180 gr. at slower velocities using the faster powders. Try and keep your performance, with accuracy of course, on par with the level of the .308! That will make a difference. You don`t even need 30-06 performance!!........The 300 Win. is not a short range cartridge. It is however adaptable for reduced loads!!

 

[rick smith]

Run a 165gr about 3000fps and stay away from the shoulders. IMR-4831 works very well in my 300WM but I am faster that 3000fps so my load will not help you. Check a manual for the approximate charge.Rick.

 

[pponid]

Should I stick with a Ballistic Tip or switch to the Partritions?

 

[JD338]

pponid

Welcome to the forum.

Big Squeeze is right on the money!
You need a lower impact velocity with the BT.
The PT will solve the problem but you will still have a lot of blodshot meat.
A 165 gr or 180 gr PT would be much better in your 300 Win Mag.

JD338

 

[rick smith]

Bullet placement is the key to sucess. That is more important than the bullet.However, if you want to shoot at whatever angle, use the Partition.Rick.

 

[Desert Fox]

Use 180 grain for your 300 Win Mag and leave the 150 grainer for your 308 or 30-06.

 

[375hh1973]

I used the .300 win mag for a bunch of deer here in Michigan, shots being from 33 yards to 175 yards. I too found the 150s to make a mess so I switched to 190s and 200s. I also began to take more neck shots when possible. Even when I had to take a heart/lung shot, there wasnt that much damage with the heavier bullet and the deer didnt go anywhere but down!

 

[FOTIS]

I am currently shooting a Nosler 150 grain ballistic tip. The bullet is very accurate but at close range it does massive damage to the meat of the deer. I am wondering if i load a 180 grain bullet, maybe a solid bullet if it would be a better choice for me to use. I so, please pass along any load data.

Thanks

180 AB or PT with 76 gr H4831...........max load

 

[JD338]

pponid

Given a little more thought, the 180 gr AB loaded with 75.0 grs RL22 would be a excellent all around load for deer, bear and elk.
This load with the 180 gr PT shoots sub MOA in 3 different 300 Win Mags I have loaded for.

JD338

 

[roysclockgun]

I believe that JD338 hit the nail. Load one cartridge and use that load for everything and the bottom line will be that you will become a better rifleman on all your game. The 180AB will do it all in your 300WinMag.

 

[FOTIS]

My ideology on the subject is to keep life simple especially when a lot of rifles are involved.
Too many combinations of powders bullets primers etc.

I have one load with all my guns that will do everything I use them for.

264 Win mag---120 BT long range antelope rig (sendero)
300 RUM 180 AccuBond or 200 AccuBond (whichever she will like--if not I will try Partitions)
416 WBY 330 GS.

I have had all kind of rifles reamed for different cartridges and I usually followed this philosophy.

30-06 180 AB/PT at 2700 fps
7mm mag 150 PT at 3100+ or 160 PT/AB at 3000+
300 Win Mag 180 PT/AB at 3000+
300 WBY 180 PT/AB at 3200

So in the case of the 30-06 above.....
You can have
125's at 3200 for goats
150 at 2900 fps for deer
180 at 2700 for elk

OR what I described above. A 180gr will kill all so unless you get bored and want to try something new then OK

You get the idea. Keeps life simple.

 

[JD338]

Pop,

You have the right idea. Ya just need to fill in a few gaps! :lol:

JD338

 

[Mighty Peace]

I use 180gr Accubonds with 74.0 grains RL22 with Federal 215 Primers , Winchester Nickel brass for my hunting loads. I use 180's for all my big game hunting in Alberta. I do have some 150 & 165gr AB's but yet to reload to try.

Under 1/2" 5 shot groups @ 100metres. :grin: with my Sako m75SS 300WM

 

[kraky]

Personally I think you should pick as much velocity as you need. If you hunt brushy areas like we do here in Wisc. I'd opt for starting loads with 165 grain bullets. That would probably get you down around 2700-2800 and duplicate 30-06 performance. If you sit on the edge of fields or look down highlines then by all means a 180 AccuBond near "full tilt" is what you need. I have 2 300 win mags and have found a 308 equivalent load with 150's using a fast powder (re7). It clocks a whopping 2650 and is all I need for whitetail. Come whitetail season for me I slap on the 1-3 weaver and I'm ready for brush hunting with that load. If I go see my friend in Alaska......on with a high power ballistic plex....and on with full powered 1890 grain bullets and the rifle sited at least at 200-250 yds.
That the beauty of handloading the 300 win mag.....it can be a 308 if you want it to be....and it can be a real "long ranger" if you want.

 

[JD338]

That is what is so nice about the 300 Win Mag, you can load it down to 30-06 levels and still maintain excellent accuracy.

JD338

 

[DevilDawg]

When hunting whitetail with my 300 WinMag I load the 180gr Hornady RN pushed with 74.5gr's of RL22. velosity is 2900 fps and very accurate out of my rifle.

 

[Alaska]

Need to ditch the Bat Tip.....very accurate but massive meat destruction...................seems mine likes 168 Barnes TSX, but if you like the 150 grain weight, the 150 gr Barnes TSX would be excellent for whitetails in the 300 win/30-06/308win family. Very little meat loss.

Again Reloader 22 powder is excellent in the 300 Win