elkslayer132
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Anybody got a good suggestion for bullet and load for 300 win mag I am going to start hunting rocky mountain sheep and antelope?
sheep hunting
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elkslayer132
Welcome to the forum, glad you found us here.
Try this load-
300 Win Mag
180 gr AB
75.0 grs RL 22
W-W case
Federal GM215M primer
This load has shot well under MOA in 3 different 300 Win Mag rifles using the 180 gr PT. This load has shot similar for several others here on the forum as well. The 180 gr AB will work well for what you are wanting to do.
Just remember to start low and work up.
JD338
Welcome to the forum, glad you found us here.
Try this load-
300 Win Mag
180 gr AB
75.0 grs RL 22
W-W case
Federal GM215M primer
This load has shot well under MOA in 3 different 300 Win Mag rifles using the 180 gr PT. This load has shot similar for several others here on the forum as well. The 180 gr AB will work well for what you are wanting to do.
Just remember to start low and work up.
JD338
DrMike
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I've done very little loading for the 300 WM, but since you are focused on sheep and goats, I'd recommend that you look at working up a load with the 165 grain AB. It would still carry enough mass that should you decide to hunt elk and/or moose you could do so. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the 180 grain PT, and it will be all that a person could wish; however, the 165 will give you about a 200 fps boost in velocity. My $0.02.
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elkslayer132
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Do you think the 150 gr pt are a little on the light side or should they do?
DrMike
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I would think that for sheep and antelope a 150 grain PT or a 150 grain AB would work quite well. As is always true, bullet placement is a key for a quick and effective kill of the game.
6mm Remington
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elkslayer132
If it was me, I would load either the 165 or 180 gr. Nosler AccuBond, or the Partition in those weights as well. I would use one of those four bullets that showed itself to be the MOST accurate in your rifle. I feel that the 180 gr. in the 300 Winchester magnum is just a natural weight for that cartridge. The 165 gr. would be a close second though. I load for a friend with a 300 WSM and 180 gr. Accubonds, and he has a load now that shoots just over 1/4 inch at 100 yards if we all do our part!!
I cannot suggest a powder or a load for you as I have never loaded for a 300 Winchester, but some of these folks on this site have a lot of knowledge to pass along. It does help shorten our time reaching good loads for a specific caliber as there always seems to be in one particular cartridge, a powder and bullet combination that works well in a number of them. For example, I believe that to be true of IMR4350 and 165 gr. Partitions and Accubonds in a 30-06. Between 56-58 grains seems to be found in that range the MAGIC spot for that bullet in a number of rifles. Mine being 57.4 grs. Try some of the loads these wise men on this site have suggested and I think you will find one that works well in your rifle.
Just my .02 cents, but I would try the 180 gr. first in the AccuBond, and then the Partition before I tried the 165 gr. bullets. If one of those shot great groups with no pressure signs, I would quite looking and would be happy hunting almost anything with that cannon!!! :grin: :shock:
If it was me, I would load either the 165 or 180 gr. Nosler AccuBond, or the Partition in those weights as well. I would use one of those four bullets that showed itself to be the MOST accurate in your rifle. I feel that the 180 gr. in the 300 Winchester magnum is just a natural weight for that cartridge. The 165 gr. would be a close second though. I load for a friend with a 300 WSM and 180 gr. Accubonds, and he has a load now that shoots just over 1/4 inch at 100 yards if we all do our part!!
I cannot suggest a powder or a load for you as I have never loaded for a 300 Winchester, but some of these folks on this site have a lot of knowledge to pass along. It does help shorten our time reaching good loads for a specific caliber as there always seems to be in one particular cartridge, a powder and bullet combination that works well in a number of them. For example, I believe that to be true of IMR4350 and 165 gr. Partitions and Accubonds in a 30-06. Between 56-58 grains seems to be found in that range the MAGIC spot for that bullet in a number of rifles. Mine being 57.4 grs. Try some of the loads these wise men on this site have suggested and I think you will find one that works well in your rifle.
Just my .02 cents, but I would try the 180 gr. first in the AccuBond, and then the Partition before I tried the 165 gr. bullets. If one of those shot great groups with no pressure signs, I would quite looking and would be happy hunting almost anything with that cannon!!! :grin: :shock:
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Go with the 180 gr AB and don't look back. It will buck the wind better than a lighter weight bullet too.
JD338
JD338
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I can't say I have experience with the .300WM, but as JD stated, I'd look long and hard at the 180gr A-bond due to the wind bucking capability. I'm not sure where you plan on hunting sheep, but my last years experience here in CO, you had better plan for absolutely everything ! We had it all in a two week period... snow, rain, shine, lightening you name it......
OK; got a question. What if you have a browning A bolt, clip fed. Will the 180 AccuBond or spitzer Partition still work with 75 grains of reloader-22. The rounds need to fit the clip so you cannot load the cartridge longer than 3.340. Would the 180 protected point Partition work better in this case since it is shorter in length and will not take up too much powder space in the case. I already loaded test loads with the protected points. Hope I did not blow this one.
Guy Miner
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It's really hard to beat Reloader 22, 180 grain Noslers and the .300 Win mag for an all-around western type hunting cartridge... Enough for everything and not all that bad to shoot either. Given a decently built rifle.
Hubcap - dunno about the Browning. Never loaded for an A-bolt. Start low and work up with the powder charge, keeping your OAL to something that will work through your rifle...
Hubcap - dunno about the Browning. Never loaded for an A-bolt. Start low and work up with the powder charge, keeping your OAL to something that will work through your rifle...
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hubcap,
Take a look at this link for compressed loads-
http://noslerreloading.com/phpBB2/viewt ... ack+decker
JD338
Take a look at this link for compressed loads-
http://noslerreloading.com/phpBB2/viewt ... ack+decker
JD338
cloverleaf
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Dont want to high jack a thread but....this is what you are looking for. Thing that makes this one extra cool is that it was taken in South Dakota by the guy on the right, (Dad's cousin). Sorry guys I dont have ANY details on the hunt or rifle used but it is a beautiful Ram. Been looking for a place to post this and didnt want to impose it on another recent poster who had taken a sheep some where further west.
If ya find one like this, pull the trigger :wink: !!! Good luck on your hunt! Sorry no non-resident lisc. for sheep in SD yet. Now you know why I consider myself in exile in Mn.
CL
If ya find one like this, pull the trigger :wink: !!! Good luck on your hunt! Sorry no non-resident lisc. for sheep in SD yet. Now you know why I consider myself in exile in Mn.
CL
Guy Miner
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Nice ram there CL. Thanks!
Divernhunter
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I have used a 150gr PAR bullets and 78grs of IMR4350. Fast and accurate in my rger M77.
Powerstroke
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I agree with CL.... not to hi-jack the thread, but hopefully a little something to get you a little more excited....
Taken this year while archery sheep hunting.
Picture was through a leupy spotting scope while attempting to line up the digital camera.....
Taken this year while archery sheep hunting.
Picture was through a leupy spotting scope while attempting to line up the digital camera.....
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elkslayer132
How are you set for optics? Scope, Spotting Scope and Binoculars?
Good optics can save you miles of walking.
I have the same spotting scope as Powerstroke, Leupold 12-40x60mm
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shoo ... 2-40x60mm/
JD338
How are you set for optics? Scope, Spotting Scope and Binoculars?
Good optics can save you miles of walking.
I have the same spotting scope as Powerstroke, Leupold 12-40x60mm
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shoo ... 2-40x60mm/
JD338
Powerstroke
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Don't forget a good sturdy tri-pod..... I went cheap and light weight....two combos you don't want in high wind conditions.... just as not have one.
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I agree, a good tripod is important for long range scouting and trophy assessment.
I bought a cheap one too, Slik F740.
http://www.normancamera.com/Slik-F740-4 ... nhead.html
JD338
I bought a cheap one too, Slik F740.
http://www.normancamera.com/Slik-F740-4 ... nhead.html
JD338
