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300 Weatherby Mag. vs. 300 Ultra Mag. vs. 300 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 793806" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>I have loaded for both the WSM and RUM. With 67.5 gr of RL17 and 180 E-Tips I can get an honest 3200 fps in the WSM. With 98 gr of Retumbo and 180 E-Tips I can get 3400 fps. 30 gr more powder for an additional 200 FPS. That said, RL17 is the only powder you'll come close to 3200 fps with a 180 bullet in the WSM. 3000 - 3050 is going to be top end with other powders.</p><p></p><p>For 700 yd and less shooting, I would definitely pick the WSM but I would do it in a long action. I have loaded for the WSM in a short action and in order to load longer high BC bullets most efficiently, you won't be able to load them in the mag box.</p><p></p><p>If you decide you want a 300 WBY, I've got a NIB Sub MOA Vanguard listed in the Guns for Sale section. It's the original series with the B&C pillar bedded stock and factory shot target.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f25/nib-ss-sub-moa-weatherby-vanguard-300-wby-mag-110594/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f25/nib-ss-sub-moa-weatherby-vanguard-300-wby-mag-110594/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 793806, member: 11717"] I have loaded for both the WSM and RUM. With 67.5 gr of RL17 and 180 E-Tips I can get an honest 3200 fps in the WSM. With 98 gr of Retumbo and 180 E-Tips I can get 3400 fps. 30 gr more powder for an additional 200 FPS. That said, RL17 is the only powder you'll come close to 3200 fps with a 180 bullet in the WSM. 3000 - 3050 is going to be top end with other powders. For 700 yd and less shooting, I would definitely pick the WSM but I would do it in a long action. I have loaded for the WSM in a short action and in order to load longer high BC bullets most efficiently, you won't be able to load them in the mag box. If you decide you want a 300 WBY, I've got a NIB Sub MOA Vanguard listed in the Guns for Sale section. It's the original series with the B&C pillar bedded stock and factory shot target. [url]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f25/nib-ss-sub-moa-weatherby-vanguard-300-wby-mag-110594/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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