300 WSM - Whitetail, what bullet do you recommend?
I've got a new Browning SS X Bolt chambered in a 300 WSM and I am looking for info from others with this gun or others that have a gun shooting this round regarding what bullets (factory load) they have tried and had good luck with.
I'll be using it for Whitetail only for now and could be taking a shot at 300+ yards.
So far I've put about 4 boxes of shells through the gun and have tried:
Winchester Super X 180gr
Federal Fusion 165gr
Both grouped good at 100 yards and shot pretty consistent at 300 yards.
Was thinking of trying the Winchester's Supreme Silvertip in 180gr.
So my question is...is a 180gr bullet too much for a whitetail w/ a 300 wsm? I've read online that the 180gr might not fully expand on contact like a 150/165 when hitting the lighter skin of a whitetail?
Maybe I should just stick with the 165gr Fusion's? I've got to buy another box of shells and sight in prior to my hunting trip at the end of next week.
Thanks for your help.
-vtrevx