GooseHunter Jr.

We are getting the kid a new gun and he wants a 300 WM, but it has been real hard to come by one that fits him well. Did find a 300 WSW that fit real well. I know this can starta huge debate but I am curious on if one is better than the other or are they pretty equal.

jeepkid

I think you mean the WSM.

GooseHunter Jr.

Yes I did thanks!

jeepkid

Oops, I guess I could have answered your question too.

The WSM out does the WM by a little bit, but not enough to make a difference. Just buy which ever one fits best. I think that the WSM ammo is probably a little more expensive, but if you reload that doesn't really matter either. Hope it helps.

Gundigest

Both are good, I have a 300 WSM in a Ruger M77 and it is very accurate. ammo is not cheap and you will not be able to find it as easy as 300 WM. If you handload the WM will give you higher velocities. The WSM will limit your COL to the length of the magazine well and with the heavier bullets it will take up some of your case capacity.Both are good, I would say get the one that fits the best. You will probably want to put a sims recoil pad on it also.

GooseHunter Jr.

I will be handloading for which ever one I get.

bigcountry

The winmag is going to be alot faster than the WSM. I was able to get a WSM to push a 180gr bullet almost 3000fps, after several powders. But with slight pressure signs. I am able to push a 180gr bullet 3150fps with a 300win mag and with a 24" barrel. 150fps is pretty significant IMO. I know not everyone can get thiers to do this, but I was routinely getting 3050 with H1000, and RL22, and others.

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statjunk

I'd pass on the WSM because I feel it's a fad and in the long run the casings will be expensive. Also why box yourself in for only a marginal gain?

I refuse to own any WSM firearms.

Tom

bigcountry

Wow, thats cookin. What powder? Never tried a 150gr in my winmags, or WSM. But could only get 3400 or less out of my RUM's with 7828. Only tried once.