.300 win mag

Dukebh40 · 05-25-2005, 02:12 PM

ive read up alot about using this on deer. on replys to this post i would apprciate it that u dont tell me im overgunned or anything of the sort. im comfortable with this cartridge and every thing about the gun. my question is ive read that meat damage with this caliber has alot to do with the type of bullet you use. my grandpas old load for this gun is sierra pro hunter 150 grain around 3200 or 3100. i live in one of those places where u can get shots at 10 yds or 300 yds. is this load goin to penetrate and not do too much damage at close shots. i will be reloading so i have the choice of bullets. thanks alot guys.

SWAMPMAN · 05-25-2005, 02:19 PM

Dukebh40,
I've been using Sierra's 165 gr SBT Gameking in my 300 mag loads for years. I've never had a problem with meat destruction . it makes a nice small going in and usually blasts the heck out of the opposite shoulder wall, but the shoulder roasts remain in good shape. Hope this helps.

Ridge Runner · 05-25-2005, 02:25 PM

A good rule of thumb is use at least the mid weight for caliber bullet when shooting a magnum cartridge evan when hunting deer, some 150 gr. .308 dia bullets are very tender in the 300 win mag.
RR

Superpig · 05-25-2005, 03:09 PM

With the velocities you can achieve with the 300 and a 150 gr bullet you might want to go to one of the bonded core type bullets. They will not fragment like the Sierra Pro Hunter on close in shots. However, the load you have has worked so put the bullet behind the shoulder in the heart lung area and don't worry about it.

Virginia7 · 05-25-2005, 04:34 PM

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i would apprciate it that u dont tell me im overgunned or anything of the sort. im comfortable with this cartridge and every thing about the gun.

Ha, ha, he's ducking before any "shots" are fired

Some good advise noted above. 300Win.Mag. for deer - ok. There's no such thing as
"overkill" - dead is dead. It's your shoulder.
Given the ranges you noted, if you want to use 150gr. bullets I'd stick with nothing but the premium type such as Nosler Partitions, bonded cores, etc. Close range & high velocity, with the lighter/softer bullets can = blowups.
Better, I think, to go with heavier bullets such as the good quality 165gr. or even a
180gr. With the velocities you get out of the 300Win.Mag. you shouldn't have to worry too much about bullet drop at the longer ranges. In fact, at some point the heavier bullets will often have a flatter trajectory, and are not subject to as much wind drift.
Check out the ballistics tables for comparison purposes.

Rebel Hog · 05-25-2005, 04:53 PM

Guys, go to Alaska and try to give an Eskimo a .300mag.
He's going to stand there with a big smile on his face and
think you dance with wolves.

Dukebh40 · 05-25-2005, 04:55 PM

lol virginia i figured i should say that bc ive seen the abuse people get whenever they say they use anything bigger than a 22. that'll probably get me in trouble for sayin that too though. im not really set on using 150's its just that if i dont have to my old load is accurate and i dont really want to change it if i dont need to (dont fix something thats not broke). another question my grandpa always used regular large rifle primers. is there any reason to use magnum. im dont really understand what it does thats special. try to explain please. what bullets would u guys recommend for a load that could be used to take deer bear and maybe boar or elk sometime. mainly deer though. any bullet recommendations are welcolmed and wanted. what would u think of a 165 partition. thanks

Rebel Hog · 05-25-2005, 05:01 PM

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ORIGINAL: Dukebh40
mainly deer though.

6.5mm, .260 or .270

Virginia7 · 05-25-2005, 05:31 PM

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is there any reason to use magnum. im dont really understand what it does thats special. try to explain please. what bullets would u guys recommend for a load that could be used to take deer bear and maybe boar or elk sometime. mainly deer though. any bullet recommendations are welcolmed and wanted. what would u think of a 165 partition. thanks

Generally, for the larger/magnum cartridges the magnum primers are used to provide
a hotter spark for use with the slower burning powders. There's something to be said too for more uniform ignition & complete burning of the powders in the larger cases. But, it all comes down to what works best for your rifle. It's not unusual to find a load that shoots best with standard primers, and not the magnums. Temperatures can play a part too. If hunting in extreme cold climate a magnum primer could be advantageous.

Now, for the game you noted I'd be inclined to try a good 165gr. bullet such as Nosler Partitions, or Trophy Bondeds. Maybe the newer Remington Core-Lokt Ultras.
If however, you're looking a LARGE bears (griz & browns), then get some good 180gr.

SWAMPMAN · 05-25-2005, 05:52 PM

Dukebh40,
My favorite load for the 300 wm is 83.0gr of H1000, magnum primer and a Sierra 165gr SBT Gameking. I would have told you this earlier, but I had to run for a bit. It's always been a good load up for me. Certainly worth a try.