300 WSM
12-13-2002, 01:15 PM
#12
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RE: 300 WSM
Well, no one is going to like this, but everyone has an opinion. I bet there has been 10 times more WSM's sold in its first few years than the 300Win Mags way back when they came out. I bet over the next decade, you will see the 300WSM easily outsell the 300Win Mag. And I bet in the end, it will phase out the good ole win mag.
Why? Cause marketing is honed down to a razor sharp edge. People will buy what they are told they need. I was in a gun store in Ky over thankgiving hearing some guys talk and one said "a man needs a 7mmRUM at least to hunt deer". Growing up in that area, I am used to big talk and everyone fighting to compete with the jones, but what he said was total BS.
But on a factual point. It is a great round and a great idea. Alot of people has had alot of luck with the round on the ranges. Not as heavy a kick as a RUM or Weatherby or even win mag, in a short action, nonbelted case. And inherently, a short action case should be more accurate and consistent than a long action. If you want it, get it.
Why? Cause marketing is honed down to a razor sharp edge. People will buy what they are told they need. I was in a gun store in Ky over thankgiving hearing some guys talk and one said "a man needs a 7mmRUM at least to hunt deer". Growing up in that area, I am used to big talk and everyone fighting to compete with the jones, but what he said was total BS.
But on a factual point. It is a great round and a great idea. Alot of people has had alot of luck with the round on the ranges. Not as heavy a kick as a RUM or Weatherby or even win mag, in a short action, nonbelted case. And inherently, a short action case should be more accurate and consistent than a long action. If you want it, get it.
12-13-2002, 03:50 PM
#13
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Raleigh NC USA
Posts: 352
RE: 300 WSM
Interesting discussion. I went with the 270WSM for a number of reasons, but can't make a statement that I "needed" the magnum cartridge. I came across a statistic a while back, it stated that the average shot taken was something like 325 yards, average kill was around 175 yards. If you look at those as the average, there's a great many hunters who don't "need" a magnum of an type or caliber.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't get one. Heck, I've made the jump. But find the rifle that "feels right" for you, with the round that'll hit at the distances you'll be shooting. If you want a bigger caliber or a magnum cuz it gives you room to grow, go for it. Ammo availability and price is a valid consideration, but as someone on this board put it, the box of ammo may be one of the least expensive parts of the whole trip.
Whatever you choose, I wish you good shooting.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't get one. Heck, I've made the jump. But find the rifle that "feels right" for you, with the round that'll hit at the distances you'll be shooting. If you want a bigger caliber or a magnum cuz it gives you room to grow, go for it. Ammo availability and price is a valid consideration, but as someone on this board put it, the box of ammo may be one of the least expensive parts of the whole trip.
Whatever you choose, I wish you good shooting.
12-13-2002, 09:42 PM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 358
RE: 300 WSM
300 WSM. The sporting goods stores in this area sold every one they could get their hands on this past fall. I bought mine in the spring - a model 70 Classic Stainless. I had the trigger cleaned up, the lugs lapped and a Pachmayr Decelerator installed. It shoots 1 1/2 to 2 in. with factory loads. I love this rifle and I have a freezer full of delicious moose from a broadside 175 yd. shot through the shoulder lungs & heart with a 180 gr. Fail Safe.
In 2003 Sako will be chambering the 300 WSM in their model 75's including the Finlight. Now that would be nice.
As more guns are sold and more manufacturers chamber it, ammo will become more plentiful and (hopefully) less expensive. gg.
"When I was born I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half"
In 2003 Sako will be chambering the 300 WSM in their model 75's including the Finlight. Now that would be nice.
As more guns are sold and more manufacturers chamber it, ammo will become more plentiful and (hopefully) less expensive. gg.
"When I was born I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half"
12-14-2002, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 358
RE: 300 WSM
Re; Sako Finlight 300 WSM
Stoeger Canada, Whitby, Ontario, Phone (905)436-9077 is the Canadian importer for Sako & Tika. I spoke to their Sales & Distributor Manager at a hunting show in the fall. He told me then the 75 would be chambered in 300 WSM in 2003. About 2 weeks ago I was at their premises in Whitby on another matter. I asked again about the availability of the 300 WSM and was again told "2003" in the 75 including the Finlight. They weren't able to be specific on timing. Apparently Sako in Finland have acquired a new Hammer Forger which will permit increased barrel production to meet increased world wide demand for Sako. gg.
"When I was born I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half"
Stoeger Canada, Whitby, Ontario, Phone (905)436-9077 is the Canadian importer for Sako & Tika. I spoke to their Sales & Distributor Manager at a hunting show in the fall. He told me then the 75 would be chambered in 300 WSM in 2003. About 2 weeks ago I was at their premises in Whitby on another matter. I asked again about the availability of the 300 WSM and was again told "2003" in the 75 including the Finlight. They weren't able to be specific on timing. Apparently Sako in Finland have acquired a new Hammer Forger which will permit increased barrel production to meet increased world wide demand for Sako. gg.
"When I was born I was so surprised I couldn't talk for a year and a half"
