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I cut my 300wsm T3x to 18". The 1:11" cutdown factory barrel produced velocities of: 3039fps with HH160 2686fps with terminal Ascent 175 2648fps with accubond 180 I used H4350 for all loads. I am sure I could have pushed the terminal ascent and accubond to a higher velocity, but I hunt with the...

I have a 18" Tikka 300wsm and am shooting 160HH at 3039fps over H4350.

That will be an awesome setup, if you finish off with one of the Krylon paint jobs it'll look like a custom rifle!

That's a great blood trail and an interesting video. I am shooting the 160 HH at 3039fps out of my 300wsm.

From what I am gathering it seems dependent on the shot placement. I shot my buck a bit higher than I would have preferred, was setup for a longer shot and this buck came out right in front of me. All the blood must have pooled in the bottom cavity, as the petals definitely did their job. Mostly...

I am using the factory stock, it fits me well. The mtn tactical magazine fits in the same magazine well as the stock Tikka bottom metal, just allows for longer cartridge lengths. My next upgrade will by a cheek riser and then I think the fit will be nearly perfect for me!

I started reloading HH this year for my 300wsm and my Dad's 7RM. Both loads have a kill each with the bullet passing through and causing a lot of lung damage. The buck I shot was at 40yards and ran 30yards in the swamp after the shot. I didn't find any blood from where the buck was shot to where...

I bought a Tikka 300wsm this past year as well. The trigger spring upgrade is great and highly recommended. I added a vertical grip to stock, LA bolt stop, MTN tactical magazine, limbsaver recoil pad, threaded the barrel, and added a 4" ARCA swiss plate. I am loving the feel of the Tikka and the...

My buddy got one picture pre-shot and then I got one walking up to the antelope. Unfortunately I forgot to take any picture of the bullet damage, the bullet passed through and there was a lot of organ damage when we went to remove the guts.

Just getting back from the hunt with my Dad. Ended up loading 62.5gr of H4350 with the 131HH as my Dad liked the recoil with that load. Chrono-ed the load at 3155fps and it was the first time my dad was able to consistently ring the 300yd steel with his Ruger! We ended up with a 3/4 of mile...

I got out to the range today to test out the HH. Prior to shooting the 131 HH I took two shots with a 150gr ELD-X going 2828fps resulting in a 5" horizontal spread at 100yd. This was disappointing as the last trip to the range I had a 2moa group when I tested this load. My future father-in-law...

Those cactus thorns are very annoying when shooting prone. Next antelope hunt I go on, I'm planning on knee pads and/or upland game pants. For inexpensive clothing, I'd recommend keeping an eye on for sales at Eddie Bauer. For the money you can't beat their puffy coats.

Sounds like it'll be a fun hunt! I figure if my Dad gets some good practice with a good load he should fill the doe antelope tag. No idea how the cow elk tag will go, I've heard the roads turn to mud if it rains, so getting to the higher portions of the unit can be difficult.

I have a lot more H4350 than IMR4831, so I think I'll give the H4350 a try first. My Dad drew a permit for WY Unit 73 and I drew a cow elk tag for the same area, unit 120. I am very excited to be able to take him out west for a hunt! He's been telling the other police chaplains how he won the...