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<blockquote data-quote="beretzs" data-source="post: 678803" data-attributes="member: 15154"><p>WinMag, I am just kinda starting with the 300WSM. I bought 180 AB's and 168 ET's while I was at the Shooters Pro Shop last Fall and started with the 168 ET's and RL17. Didn't really group very well and weren't very fast at all. I kinda shelved them and drove on with RL19 and 180 AB's. I talked with the head ballistician at Nosler (Eric) and he stated RL19 was the powder to use for the 300WSM and 180's. So, I started out with them loaded about .025" off the lands and started working up with RL19, WW cases and 180 AB's. I stopped when I got to 3030 with my load. Grouping was pretty decent.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0760.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0737.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I then pushed them in from 2.915" to 2.905"</p><p></p><p>They got smaller, then I went further to 2.895 and they started to open up a little. </p><p></p><p>So, I split the difference to 2.900" and shot this</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0852.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>After that, I flung a few more groups downrange at about the same size and consistency and called the ball. I just didn't see burning up the barrel anymore on my little Featherweight. I am a huge believer in RL19 with the 180's. Seems like a hot ticket. </p><p></p><p>When I return from this deployment, I may try to do the same thing with the 200 AB. I used them for barrel break in with a moderate load of RL22 at 2780. It put 20 rounds into about 1.5" cleaning every round. I kinda ditched them for the 180's for some reason. </p><p></p><p>I think RL22 or maybe Magpro would get into the 2900's pretty easily, at least according to QL. Right now, I have my elk load with the 180's and if the 200's work the same, I will use them. But, at least, I won't be pinched for time, if the 200's aren't cooperating, I will load up 180's and build my range card. I am even more range limited than you and stick to 650 and under as that is as far as I can practice. I am not sure an elk would shrug off either bullet, but I would feel better with the 200. </p><p></p><p>Good luck, I love the little 300WSM in the Featherweight, very nice carrying rifle and if it is set up correctly, has all the capability I am looking for in an elk rifle while my 338 is in getting surgery.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="beretzs, post: 678803, member: 15154"] WinMag, I am just kinda starting with the 300WSM. I bought 180 AB's and 168 ET's while I was at the Shooters Pro Shop last Fall and started with the 168 ET's and RL17. Didn't really group very well and weren't very fast at all. I kinda shelved them and drove on with RL19 and 180 AB's. I talked with the head ballistician at Nosler (Eric) and he stated RL19 was the powder to use for the 300WSM and 180's. So, I started out with them loaded about .025" off the lands and started working up with RL19, WW cases and 180 AB's. I stopped when I got to 3030 with my load. Grouping was pretty decent. [IMG]http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0760.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0737.jpg[/IMG] I then pushed them in from 2.915" to 2.905" They got smaller, then I went further to 2.895 and they started to open up a little. So, I split the difference to 2.900" and shot this [IMG]http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/beretzs/RELOADING%20TARGETS/IMG_0852.jpg[/IMG] After that, I flung a few more groups downrange at about the same size and consistency and called the ball. I just didn't see burning up the barrel anymore on my little Featherweight. I am a huge believer in RL19 with the 180's. Seems like a hot ticket. When I return from this deployment, I may try to do the same thing with the 200 AB. I used them for barrel break in with a moderate load of RL22 at 2780. It put 20 rounds into about 1.5" cleaning every round. I kinda ditched them for the 180's for some reason. I think RL22 or maybe Magpro would get into the 2900's pretty easily, at least according to QL. Right now, I have my elk load with the 180's and if the 200's work the same, I will use them. But, at least, I won't be pinched for time, if the 200's aren't cooperating, I will load up 180's and build my range card. I am even more range limited than you and stick to 650 and under as that is as far as I can practice. I am not sure an elk would shrug off either bullet, but I would feel better with the 200. Good luck, I love the little 300WSM in the Featherweight, very nice carrying rifle and if it is set up correctly, has all the capability I am looking for in an elk rifle while my 338 is in getting surgery. [/QUOTE]
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