300 WSM - Powder

Bone · #1 03-06-2006, 01:02 AM

I have just bought a Nesika 300WSM with a 26" barrel, I have had the rifle built to shoot 185 grain Berger VLD bullets and was wondering if anybody could recommend which powder to use for the best results. I have been told on other forums that Reloader 22 is a good choice. Any comments would be great help.
Thanks

johnnyk · #2 03-06-2006, 05:54 AM

Bone,
I have, in the past, loaded the 165gr Nosler Ballistic Tip for a hunting buddy. His Browning A-bolt in .300WSM liked 69.0gr of RL22 sparked by the Rem 9.5M primer. That little rifle kicked the dog $#!^ outta me everytime I squeezed the trigger. This load ran .5". He was very pleased with this accuracy and I was more than happy to give him the rifle back! Johnny K.

Bone · #3 03-07-2006, 12:54 AM

Johnny K
Thanks for that, .5 groups sounds good. I am not that concerned about the recoil all though she has got a little bit of bite.

BountyHunter · #4 03-07-2006, 05:49 AM

IMO RL22 is too temp and lot variance sensititve. I try to stay away from it anymore.

I have had very good luck with H4350 and MRP in my WSMs.

BH

hvyw8t · #5 03-07-2006, 02:20 PM

Take a hard look at magpro. Its was designed just for the short mags.

reed mosser · #6 03-07-2006, 02:28 PM

I agree try mag-pro. I won't shoot any reloader powder after some real problems with lot to lot problems. I have found just about anything that worked with RL22 works better with 7828 ssc and little more speed to boot. I know 7828 ssc works great in 7 wsms.

Bone · #7 03-08-2006, 06:35 AM

Thanks guys for your replies
I will have a look at magpro and give it a try
Who manufactures the other powder which was mentioned (7828ssc)?