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Old 11-16-2010 | 04:33 PM
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So I've tried 7-8 different types of ammo for my 300 WBY Vanguard, and it seems to like 180 gr Core lokt's the best.

Had high hopes for Hornady Ballistic Tips; but they actually turned out to be one of the worst performers.

I'd really like to find something that I can shoot under 1" 100 yd groups with, the corelokt's are just over 1".

If you have a 300 WBY Vanguard, I'd love to hear what your rifle likes best.

PS - This is for deer/elk hunting
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Old 11-16-2010 | 04:53 PM
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Man why are you deer hunting with a .300 Weatherby Magnum? Just asking.
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Old 11-16-2010 | 07:12 PM
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Because when I bought it, I could only afford one rifle for both deer and elk and chose to go more to the elk side. Sure, I could've gone with a 30.06; but wanted a little more oomph for the elk.

Next rifle will likely be a 270 for deer.
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Old 11-16-2010 | 07:18 PM
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Have you tried weatherby factory ammo? is that the hornady ballistic tips?

I'd certainly try 180 or 200gr bullets...

I'd hope 180 TSX, nosler partitions, SP, would work...
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Old 11-16-2010 | 10:34 PM
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When I had a 300wby its preference was 200gr bullets. With my best handload my Mark V would barely break 1". The bullet I ran was 200gr NP it wasn't the best grouper at 1.25-1.5" but it performed well on deer to moose.
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Old 11-17-2010 | 02:31 AM
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Just over 1" ain't bad with factory ammo.
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