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Fed 210M for me as well.
300 WSM, 165g Accubond, RL-17
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Fed 210M for me as well.
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Hmm. Maybe that's been part of my problem all these years. Thanks guys, something new to test. ☺
Actually I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have new loads to try each year, probably just develope for Mr other rifles.
Actually I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have new loads to try each year, probably just develope for Mr other rifles.
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I will let someone else talk about velocity. I don't run fast and I haven't tried the Bergers in my WSM. Though I am certain the WSM can do what you want.
As for building a lightweight hunter. Yes a 300WSM is a candidate. A short action is possible but with your bullet choices, maximizing case capacity means they will be seated longer so selecting a "long" action might work out better.
Start a thread when you decide to go for it...
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Yes, got my buck opening morning. Not sure how to post pics.
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Got lucky and tagged my buck opening morning. Funny story, saw him at 8:30am. I didn't think he was legal (3pt. minimum here in WA). Then it rained hard for 30 minutes and couldn't see him. Then my daughter said she thought he was legal. Then I confirmed he was legal. Then I wasn't sure I wanted to shoot him as he was only a 3pt and I wanted to hold out for a bigger buck. After watching him for 4 hours, bedding, standing, bedding, everytime I'd line up for the 317 yard shot he'd bed, or stand with his back to me, or stand behind a tree. I finally couldn't take it any longer and decided to shoot him in his bed.
Problem was, there was a small pine and some brush in front of him.
No problem, I think I can sneak a round in there.
Well, I did. He never got up. Took an hour to hike back to the truck and drive around to him but he was there, dead as a doornail, big pool of blood under him.
Perfect neck shot. Trouble was I was aiming for his heart...
I'm pretty sure the brush deflected my shot as I was prone over my backpack and had plenty of time to shoot and wasn't overly excited. Thankfully the shot worked and he turned out to be bigger than I thought so we were very grateful to have him.
Now I need to go, deer steaks for dinner right now!
Problem was, there was a small pine and some brush in front of him.
No problem, I think I can sneak a round in there.
Well, I did. He never got up. Took an hour to hike back to the truck and drive around to him but he was there, dead as a doornail, big pool of blood under him.
Perfect neck shot. Trouble was I was aiming for his heart...
I'm pretty sure the brush deflected my shot as I was prone over my backpack and had plenty of time to shoot and wasn't overly excited. Thankfully the shot worked and he turned out to be bigger than I thought so we were very grateful to have him.
Now I need to go, deer steaks for dinner right now!
