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Old 01-24-2007 | 06:18 PM
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With the heaviest 30 caliber bullets, the 300 WM will outperform the 300 WSM. By enough to make any real world difference? Not IMO.
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Old 01-24-2007 | 07:07 PM
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I have read that wsm advertised velocities are inflated. Any body chrono them ?
I also know that the Encore is not chambered in the WSM's, someting about pressures.The Ruger #1 also is not chambered in them for that reason.
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Old 01-24-2007 | 07:14 PM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: zrexpilot

I have read that wsm advertised velocities are inflated. Any body chrono them ?
I also know that the Encore is not chambered in the WSM's, someting about pressures.The Ruger #1 also is not chambered in them for that reason.
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You read right, its all about marketing.
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Old 01-24-2007 | 07:23 PM
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Old 01-25-2007 | 07:02 AM
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If you want a lighter magnum gun weight, shorter action, and same velocity performance as the 300WMandalittle better velocity performancewith 150-165 grain bullets, buy a 300WSM.Most guys that shoot WSM's and WM's will tell you the short-fat cases increase their accuracy and performance. Read up on it, it's very interesting even if the tighter groups at longer distances with WSM'sdon't effect your style of hunting. I think WSM's are a great alternative to traditional magnums.
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Old 01-25-2007 | 09:28 AM
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If you want a lighter magnum gun weight, shorter action, and same velocity performance as the 300WMandalittle better velocity performancewith 150-165 grain bullets, buy a 300WSM.Most guys that shoot WSM's and WM's will tell you the short-fat cases increase their accuracy and performance. Read up on it, it's very interesting even if the tighter groups at longer distances with WSM'sdon't effect your style of hunting. I think WSM's are a great alternative to traditional magnums.
I think you mean equal velocity with 150-165 Grain bullets.
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Old 01-25-2007 | 10:41 AM
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Looked at different tables and yes they are almost identicle in those projectiles, the 300WSM is alittle faster. Sorry if that bothers you.[]
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Old 01-25-2007 | 10:57 AM
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ORIGINAL: tmeservey

Looked at different tables and yes they are almost identicle in those projectiles, the 300WSM is alittle faster. Sorry if that bothers you.[]
Yes, the 300 WSM operates at a higher pressure, and, I have chronyd 300 WSM factory loads they are about 100-150 fps off the advertised velocity, so, you can't always believe what you see. And BTW, the .300 Win Mag loads were usually right on the money, or prtty close.
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Old 01-25-2007 | 11:11 AM
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the .300 Win Mag loads were usually right on the money, or prtty close.
To what, reloading manuals or what’s advertised for ammo from manufactures?...
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Old 01-25-2007 | 11:44 AM
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the .300 Win Mag loads were usually right on the money, or prtty close.
To what, reloading manuals or what’s advertised for ammo from manufactures?...
A combo of both.
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