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Handles 10-27-2008 07:45 AM
What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
Dad sold one of his trap guns and picked up a new Kimber 84 300wsm. We didn't have ideal conditions for sighting in (very windy and leaning across the hood of the pickup) tried 150gr fusion, 165 fusion 150 winchester XP3, all shot to about the same area on the targets, and all were about 3inch groups. Not horrible considering how/when/where we sighted in, but if anyone has a factory load that shoots really nice, throw me a reply, I'd be very interested in hearing it.

300ultramagshooter 10-27-2008 02:37 PM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
My gun likes 180 grain Federal Nosler Partitions

game4lunch 10-27-2008 07:19 PM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
I have the 300 WM, and it especially likes the Winchester Supreme Accubond in 180 grain.
I've always believed the .308 caliber really likes 180gr.

Retaks 10-28-2008 04:38 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
Mine likes 90% of 180gr loads. I shoot 180gr Winchester Power Points though. Not for accuracy cause im getting 1.5" groups with it but for price. You cant beat $22 a box for ammo out of a 300 WSM.

Handles 10-28-2008 07:34 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
Thanks guys, he has a box of 180's but for some reason thinks they would be overkill on whitetail. I said at the very least he should shoot them and see if his gun likes them, then decide. Keep the info coming...

RugerM77.270 10-28-2008 08:17 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
Actually anything in a 300wsm could be considered overkill.

Handles 10-28-2008 10:51 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
While that could be consideredtrue (I shoot the same rifle as your username), Dad already has a .270 andwaslooking long-term with the purchase for potential use by grandson's or myself if any of us ever get into some elk or moose hunting (not that a .270 won't do the trick), and something of value to pass on, so from that aspect I couldn't argue.
The Kimber is really nice. I don't want to, but must admit that it has a better trigger thantheTimney on my Ruger! I have never experienced that on any other rifle.
So good feedback, I'd still like to hear more...

RugerM77.270 10-28-2008 01:10 PM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
ORIGINAL: Handles

While that could be consideredtrue (I shoot the same rifle as your username), Dad already has a .270 andwaslooking long-term with the purchase for potential use by grandson's or myself if any of us ever get into some elk or moose hunting (not that a .270 won't do the trick), and something of value to pass on, so from that aspect I couldn't argue.
The Kimber is really nice. I don't want to, but must admit that it has a better trigger thantheTimney on my Ruger! I have never experienced that on any other rifle.
So good feedback, I'd still like to hear more...
No offense meant. I was just pointing out we throw the word overkill around when anything over a 22lr is overkill. Overkill essentually means to use anything with more then enough to kill the target. Thus even my good ole. 270 is overkill. Sorry just being a smart butt.

Handles 10-29-2008 07:52 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
None taken, I knew exactly what you were saying.

Handles 10-30-2008 07:51 AM
RE: What shoots the best from your 300WSM?
 
Any other suggestions out there?


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