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Old 02-08-2014, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by westernboy1996
I have just gotten a 300 wby mag in a colt sauer and was wandering what would a good bullet and grain size be the shots go from 50 yards to 800 yards I am interested in the barness bullets are they any good
Very nice rifle, congratulations! I'd think a 165gr Barnes TTSX (or similar) would be a very good bullet for what you've mentioned. I've used Barnes X bullets in 4 different calibers (chamberings) to take deer or hogs; .270, .308, 30/06 and .325WSM. In .270 I believe I used 130gr and in both .308 & 30/06 I used 150gr with 200gr in the .325. All worked very well on deer & hogs, even tho they are not "needed".

You shouldn't have any problems with the solid bullets "grenading" on you at WBY velocities and either 165 or perhaps 180gr would be best at the longest ranges with their higher BCs. If the Barnes Xs don't shoot well enough, I'd look to something like a Nosler Accubond or similar next. With shots as short as 50 yards and the very high velocities you'll be shooting at, a run of the mill cup & core bullet could blow up and make a mess. So I'd stick with at least a bonded bullet, myself.

Good Luck!
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