300 WSM here to stay? or did I make a mistake

[Bigeclipse]

Hey everyone,
I bought an x-bolt in 300 WSM yesterday. I love the x-bolts, so my concern isnt with that. I woke up this morning with a bad feeling in my stomach. My concern..... is the 300WSM here to stay? I had the intentions of either getting a 30.06 or the 300 WSM...unfortunately all shops around here are out of any "good" brand 30.06s...I really wanted an X-bolt...and both shops told me they were back ordered at least through hunting season, in 30.06 for the x-bolt. I tried a remington 30.06 and a savage, and the X-bolt just felt better to me. One shop had a 300 WSM left so I jumped on it and bought it.
My concern is...the 7mm WSM ammo has basically all but disappeared from shelves, and now most gun manufacturers have discontinued the 7mm WSM lines. The 270wsm and 300wsm seem to still be doing well. I noticed there was actually quite an O.K. variety of 300 WSM ammo which was great. But with the economy tanking here in the U.S., do you all think the 300 WSM will survive? By the way, I do not intend on reloading, but may get into it...the equipment seems very expensive and id rather save for a higher powered scope, right now I have an elite bausch and lamb (BUSHNELL) 4200 2.5-10X40 going on it which by the way is a great scope even in low light if anyone has a chance to pick one up at a discounted price I would suggest it.

 

[ShooterMedic]

I would not worry to much, you can buy the rounds at Wal-Mart that is a pretty good sign. If you reload there you are truly set. You will love you WSM. I do!

 

[LouBoyd]

But with the economy tanking here in the U.S., do you all think the 300 WSM will survive? .

A better question is how long you will survive. Look at what cartridges have survived longest. The 45-70, 30-30, and 30-06 are still quite popular and those have been around over 100 years. . None of those have spectacular performance. Don't worry about it. Go hunting and enjoy your 300 WSM. if you sit around stressed out with worry it will be the worst purchase you ever made.

I shoot a 50-70 Rem Rolling block occasionally which is about to reach 150 years old. Your rifle will be fine as long as you take care of it and want to shoot it.

 

[Bigeclipse]

Thanks for your responses. You are right, I should just go out enjoy the rifle, and stop worrying about it.
Thanks !!!!!

 

[Joe King]

I wouldn't worry about it. Besides the initial cost is about the only downside to reloading, and that can be kept somewhat low if you shop around for sales and certain used components.

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

I would also mention to save your brass as you shoot up factories. Save them in the original boxes so you know the whole box is the same lot and you aren't all mixed up. If you save your brass and take note of the bullets your rifle really likes, you will be 1/2 way to an accurate load if you start loading.

I rarely buy factories, but some reloaders will mimik the factory rounds they have used by using the same brass and bullets, but switching to canister powder(look up your charges and work up the load) and primers. I've seen it done and it can work wonderfully.
You also don't need to buy new gear; used is often a lot cheaper and this stuff will not wear out if treated well. A couple hundred bucks should get you set up well if you are thrifty.
I love the Bushnell/ b@l scopes(4000/4200 series; 3200 series)-- I've got two 10x, two 6-24x, and an 8-32x. They have been stellar for me for over ten years.

 

[jrsolocam]

+1 to what everyone said, buy the 300 WSM. If it goes away (and it wont) you can reload for years...

Hell, I did a 7 WSM last year and I'm not concerned...

 

[Bigeclipse]

all thanks for the advice. I ended up buying the X-bolt hunter 300 WSM. I have to say, the rifle just feels good in my hands. I really enjoyed my A-bolt, but the X-bolt feels better...from the build quality to the trigger and the recoil pad. The true test will be accuracy. I will probably buy a few different brands to start off with.

As for reloading....it does interest me, but my new job has got me working so much I barely get any range time let alone reloading time. Hopefully some day I will have more free time.

Thanks again!

 

[texas]

I just got a 300wsm upper for an AR and I love it. The 180 Accubon does quite well in it.

 

[clemens]

reloading starter kits can be reasonable even at Cabelas. I have a very old CH press. that was 35$ at a gun show. have also found several presses at pawn shops good shape needing a good tear down and cleaned is all. Imo wouldn't buy a powder scale from a pawn shop that would be bit scary, if scale is off slightest bit could be very dangerous. good luck with your rifle