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300 weatherby for large game like elk and bear???
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<blockquote data-quote="Don A Parsons" data-source="post: 1400773" data-attributes="member: 97414"><p>Hello K98</p><p></p><p>The 300 Weatherby is a fine cartrage, and it will harvest game like no tomorrow, I jumped into the Magnum world in my mid life, it was lots of fun.</p><p></p><p>Now that I aged I returned to my starting grounds where it all started.</p><p>A plain boaring old school 30/06.</p><p></p><p>Funny thing is that the manufactors came up with some kool bullets that actually work, then the gun powder folks give us old tool heads some power to get those bullets down range .</p><p></p><p>BULLET WEIGHT180 GR. SIE SPBT</p><p>ManufacturerHodgdon</p><p>PowderSuprform</p><p>Bullet Diameter.308"</p><p>C.O.L.3.300"</p><p>Starting Load</p><p>Grains54.0</p><p>Velocity (ft/s)2,628</p><p>Pressure46,200 PSI</p><p></p><p>Maximum Load</p><p>Grains59.7</p><p>Velocity (ft/s)2,840</p><p>Pressure57,600 PSI</p><p></p><p>I stepped up the game plan and reamed out the throat to 3.700 COL for Hornady 178gr ELD-X with 63gr of Super Performance @ 2928 ft-per seconds 3400 ft-lbs energy muzzle.</p><p></p><p>1800 ft-lbs energy at 400 meters.</p><p></p><p>The recoil of my 26" Heavy Barrel Remington Long Range, 11 lbs +/- is some what manageable for my 190 lb body.</p><p>Pretty much like the new version of the Carlos Hathcock idea. You'll like looking up his accomplishments.</p><p></p><p>Of course you get to decide what works for you and your shooting style K.</p><p></p><p>The nice thing about the old school 30/06 is that it kinda offers a few different categories.</p><p></p><p>-Frugal over all costs on ammo.</p><p>-Mid range costs on powder if you jump into reloading.</p><p>-Endless days of range time.</p><p>-One can reduce load charge for longer barrel life. "308 soft winchester loading."</p><p>-Load hot to reach out there.</p><p>-Load heavy semi pointed 200 or 220gr blunt noise for hogs, bears, dangerous game.</p><p>Or jump into F Class or PRS challange shooting.</p><p></p><p>Kinda of the middle between things, but it's up to you on what your after.</p><p></p><p>Again I truely enjoyed my high power magnum days, but I really appreciate the chance to return to the tamer side of things.</p><p></p><p>My first successful long distance shoots didn't come about until I scaled back.</p><p>F Class shooting is taking over, and my Elk Harvesting days still remain.</p><p></p><p>Yes,,, not the long distant hunting thing, but with a steady rest and smooth hands I'm still able to get things done.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on what ever you find my friend.</p><p></p><p>Western Canada pal Don</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Don A Parsons, post: 1400773, member: 97414"] Hello K98 The 300 Weatherby is a fine cartrage, and it will harvest game like no tomorrow, I jumped into the Magnum world in my mid life, it was lots of fun. Now that I aged I returned to my starting grounds where it all started. A plain boaring old school 30/06. Funny thing is that the manufactors came up with some kool bullets that actually work, then the gun powder folks give us old tool heads some power to get those bullets down range . BULLET WEIGHT180 GR. SIE SPBT ManufacturerHodgdon PowderSuprform Bullet Diameter.308" C.O.L.3.300" Starting Load Grains54.0 Velocity (ft/s)2,628 Pressure46,200 PSI Maximum Load Grains59.7 Velocity (ft/s)2,840 Pressure57,600 PSI I stepped up the game plan and reamed out the throat to 3.700 COL for Hornady 178gr ELD-X with 63gr of Super Performance @ 2928 ft-per seconds 3400 ft-lbs energy muzzle. 1800 ft-lbs energy at 400 meters. The recoil of my 26" Heavy Barrel Remington Long Range, 11 lbs +/- is some what manageable for my 190 lb body. Pretty much like the new version of the Carlos Hathcock idea. You'll like looking up his accomplishments. Of course you get to decide what works for you and your shooting style K. The nice thing about the old school 30/06 is that it kinda offers a few different categories. -Frugal over all costs on ammo. -Mid range costs on powder if you jump into reloading. -Endless days of range time. -One can reduce load charge for longer barrel life. "308 soft winchester loading." -Load hot to reach out there. -Load heavy semi pointed 200 or 220gr blunt noise for hogs, bears, dangerous game. Or jump into F Class or PRS challange shooting. Kinda of the middle between things, but it's up to you on what your after. Again I truely enjoyed my high power magnum days, but I really appreciate the chance to return to the tamer side of things. My first successful long distance shoots didn't come about until I scaled back. F Class shooting is taking over, and my Elk Harvesting days still remain. Yes,,, not the long distant hunting thing, but with a steady rest and smooth hands I'm still able to get things done. Good luck on what ever you find my friend. Western Canada pal Don [/QUOTE]
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