300wsm
12-02-2003 | 05:46 AM
#5
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,491
Likes: 0
From:
RE: 300wsm
The .300 WSM outperforms the .300 Winchester Magnum....in the manufacturers' advertisements. The ballistic comparison shown in the new advertisements purposely show the .300 WSM in its best light (that' s why they call it advertisement) while at the same time NOT doing the same for the older .300 Winchester Magnum. Because the .300 WSM is a new cartridge it is currently " loaded to the gills" .....no need to worry about older rifles and rechamberings yet....and the .300 Winchester Magnum can be bettered by nearly any handloader.
One of the things the new short magnums will never do as well as the older standard magnums is launch the " heavy for caliber" bullets that make the big magnums such good killers, (ie. 200 - 250 grains in .30 caliber).
Having said all of that, with the 180 grain and lighter bullets, the new short magnums are very efficient. (But then again so is the .308 Winchester more efficient than the .30-06. But it doesn' t make the .308 Winchester better in all applications.)
If your use is to be on lighter medium game the .300 WSM will do all you need. If you think you are likely to want to use your .300 on truly heavy game.....the standard magnums are the way to go!
Good luck!
P.S. If you just want to own both, and can afford it, by all means have them both! After all hunting and shooting are about personal enjoyment.
One of the things the new short magnums will never do as well as the older standard magnums is launch the " heavy for caliber" bullets that make the big magnums such good killers, (ie. 200 - 250 grains in .30 caliber).
Having said all of that, with the 180 grain and lighter bullets, the new short magnums are very efficient. (But then again so is the .308 Winchester more efficient than the .30-06. But it doesn' t make the .308 Winchester better in all applications.)
If your use is to be on lighter medium game the .300 WSM will do all you need. If you think you are likely to want to use your .300 on truly heavy game.....the standard magnums are the way to go!
Good luck!
P.S. If you just want to own both, and can afford it, by all means have them both! After all hunting and shooting are about personal enjoyment.
12-02-2003 | 05:47 AM
#6
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Idaho Falls, ID.
RE: 300wsm
Due to a short powder column the wsm cartridge produces winmag performance withless powder.
The WSM also headspaces on the shoulder wich in theory gives it an accuracy edgde over the win mag wich headspaces on the belt.
The down fall of the WSM is that there are not to many bullets over 180 that this short case and neck will handle.
Awsome cartridge, but if you already have a 300 win mag I don' t see alot of point in replacing it with the WSM your not going to notice alot of difference, one will put down game as well as the other!!!
The WSM also headspaces on the shoulder wich in theory gives it an accuracy edgde over the win mag wich headspaces on the belt.
The down fall of the WSM is that there are not to many bullets over 180 that this short case and neck will handle.
Awsome cartridge, but if you already have a 300 win mag I don' t see alot of point in replacing it with the WSM your not going to notice alot of difference, one will put down game as well as the other!!!
12-02-2003 | 07:42 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,425
Likes: 0
From: Bossier City LA United States
RE: 300wsm
The 300 wsm out performs the 300 win mag in every category
12-03-2003 | 01:17 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 917
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, WA
RE: 300wsm
For every game animal in North America, the .300 Win Mag gets the edge for its ability to handle heavier bullets.
In all reality, though, you'll never need anything even remotely as powerful as a .300 WSM, so flip a coin and take your pick.
In all reality, though, you'll never need anything even remotely as powerful as a .300 WSM, so flip a coin and take your pick.
