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300 wsm load for black bear
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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 987507" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>Another thing to note is that both of the loads are pushing max loads and you probably won't find these loads in a handloaders book. Main reason is that most loads for 300 WSM and RL17 don't use over 180 gr bullets. But it does work well with 200 gr bullets as these loads prove. So, follow the handloaders rules and start the loads low and work up. 5% to 10% lower than max is a good place to start. I believe I started working up this load at 57 gr.</p><p></p><p>Reason we are using 3gr difference is powder charges is because my bullet is touching the lands which raises pressures, so I cannot use as much powder. Hopefully I am giving up some speed for a tad more accuracy at longer ranges.</p><p></p><p>The Accubond would be good for a double shoulder shot on a big PA bear. You don't want him running into the bushes on ya. The Berger would be good for a longer range heart, lung shot that causes massive trauma to the vitals.</p><p></p><p>300 WSM is more than enough for black bears. You might want to try some other loads form the Nosler loaders book. Like even the 180 Accubond. The Accubonds might be easier to work up a good accurate first time load with. The Bergers can shoot exceptionally well but can be finicky.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and hope to see some big bear pics next May!.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 987507, member: 74902"] Another thing to note is that both of the loads are pushing max loads and you probably won't find these loads in a handloaders book. Main reason is that most loads for 300 WSM and RL17 don't use over 180 gr bullets. But it does work well with 200 gr bullets as these loads prove. So, follow the handloaders rules and start the loads low and work up. 5% to 10% lower than max is a good place to start. I believe I started working up this load at 57 gr. Reason we are using 3gr difference is powder charges is because my bullet is touching the lands which raises pressures, so I cannot use as much powder. Hopefully I am giving up some speed for a tad more accuracy at longer ranges. The Accubond would be good for a double shoulder shot on a big PA bear. You don't want him running into the bushes on ya. The Berger would be good for a longer range heart, lung shot that causes massive trauma to the vitals. 300 WSM is more than enough for black bears. You might want to try some other loads form the Nosler loaders book. Like even the 180 Accubond. The Accubonds might be easier to work up a good accurate first time load with. The Bergers can shoot exceptionally well but can be finicky. Good luck and hope to see some big bear pics next May!. [/QUOTE]
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