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Is the 300 wsm case somewhat magical?
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<blockquote data-quote="3006savage" data-source="post: 260734" data-attributes="member: 12069"><p>Only the ones sprinkled with Pixie Dust are magical and I happen to have some for sale!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>I do buy into some of the case design advantages of the WSM type design. Keep in mind that the reloading manuals do adhere to the SAMMI pressure limits when publishing the manuals as do the ammo manufacturers when making ammo. So if you are following the manual maxs on average the WSM will certainly outperform a longer narrower case design with a lower SAMMI pressure rating. However if you are going by stickey bolt lift, flattened primers, etc the performance will run much closer. I think a big part of the equation is your rifle and what the OAL of the cartridge is in your rifle. </p><p> </p><p>Some rifles chambered in short mag will not allow the bullets to be set out very far due the magazine and action length. This can hold back the rounds performance with some longer bullets. I would say if you go with the WSM make sure you have adaquate length in your rifle to avoid loosing case capacity due to the bullets seating depth. I like to have the base of the bullet seated just at or below the end of the case neck depending on how long the boat tail is. This of course also applys to standard length magnums.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="3006savage, post: 260734, member: 12069"] Only the ones sprinkled with Pixie Dust are magical and I happen to have some for sale!:D I do buy into some of the case design advantages of the WSM type design. Keep in mind that the reloading manuals do adhere to the SAMMI pressure limits when publishing the manuals as do the ammo manufacturers when making ammo. So if you are following the manual maxs on average the WSM will certainly outperform a longer narrower case design with a lower SAMMI pressure rating. However if you are going by stickey bolt lift, flattened primers, etc the performance will run much closer. I think a big part of the equation is your rifle and what the OAL of the cartridge is in your rifle. Some rifles chambered in short mag will not allow the bullets to be set out very far due the magazine and action length. This can hold back the rounds performance with some longer bullets. I would say if you go with the WSM make sure you have adaquate length in your rifle to avoid loosing case capacity due to the bullets seating depth. I like to have the base of the bullet seated just at or below the end of the case neck depending on how long the boat tail is. This of course also applys to standard length magnums. [/QUOTE]
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