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01-17-2013, 02:46 PM

#11

WV Hunter

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Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Virginia / West Virginia

Posts: 4,906

.300 WM is a great round for sure. I think its probably the most versatile big round when you look at all the aspects. IF I ever felt the need for something big, that is what I would get. As it is, my .280 with handloads will work perfectly on anything I'll likely ever hunt, including Elk. Post it up when you get it...

01-17-2013, 04:10 PM

#12

emtrescue6

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Posts: 647

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheridan

Got .243 for both deer & yotes (M700 might be my most accurate), got 7MM RM ~ shoots as flat as a .270 and hits as hard as a .30-06 (i'm a believer).

.338 WM if I in bear country - period.

Want the .270 for deer exclusively and the .300 for elk.

BTW - Always look for your posts also !

Man I am afraid to list em all....my wife might accidentally see this post...

I have a 7MM...haven't shot it in ages, great round and flat as Kansas! I have really fallin in love with my 270 WSM...flat, fast, accurate and easy on the shoulder!

01-18-2013, 05:53 AM

#13

Big Uncle

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Join Date: Dec 2009

Posts: 1,780

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob in VT

I think I am going to pick up a 300 WM. This will be primarily for elk. I am more interested in accuracy than looks or weight.

Any suggestions?

My favorite open country elk rifle is a stainelss M700 with a Douglas 26" barrel chambered in .300 WM. I have another one with the 24" factory barrel that is a very good shooter. Both of these rifles have VX3 4.5x14 scopes, and shoot the 180 Nosler Partition better than any all copper bullets.

I find that the synthetic stocks are very nice to have on an elk rifle if you are going to a completely different enviornment for the hunt (VT to CO for example).

01-18-2013, 06:11 AM

#14

Nomercy448

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Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Kansas

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If weight isn't an issue, gotta love a 700 Sendero... An All-class All-weather with style for miles...

01-20-2013, 03:59 AM

#15

polaris754

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Join Date: Sep 2007

Location: michigan

Posts: 107

Browning x bolt , !

02-10-2013, 06:24 AM

#16

Rob in VT

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Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY

Posts: 1,543

I pulled the trigger on a Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 300 Win Mag. Looking forward to receiving it and found it for a great price, $506 delivered!

02-10-2013, 07:20 AM

#17

stevenm2

Spike

Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 91

Nice I am sure you will enjoy it. I have shot the .300 a lot great cartridge.
Handload full house reloader 22 and a 180 Nosler Partition and Bingo. Meat in the freezer! Always worked best for me.
I sold mine and now use a 300 wsm when appropriate I am very happy with it.