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Some More 300WSM ?s
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<blockquote data-quote="TheHardWay" data-source="post: 410986" data-attributes="member: 23905"><p>Ok, I have read extensively through the old threads regarding the 300WSM while looking for bullet/powder ideas, but I still have some questions.</p><p></p><p>First off, I am looking for a load that will be suitable for antelope, deer, and elk. I was originally thinking of going with a 180gr class bullet due to elk factor. Thinking Berger or Barnes. Now I am thinking I may want to go a little lighter, and go with a 168 gr class bullet for a little flatter trajectory. Do you think that that light of a bullet would be an inferior choice for elk? Killing an elk is not my limiting factor as I already have some heavier caliber loads worked for elk sized game and bigger.</p><p></p><p>From what I have read it seems like RL17, H4350, and N550 are the popular choice for this caliber. RL 19 seemed to be a choice before the introduction of the 17. I don't happen to have any of these 3 powers, as my luck would have it. Are they all pretty comparable or is there one I should concentrate on?</p><p></p><p>The rifle is a off-the-shelf Remington 700 XCR (24" barrel, 1-10" twist). I know every gun has its own likes and dislikes as far as bullet and powder combos, but does anyone have this particular rifle with a load that gives them great results? I know its hard to get .5 MOA groups out of an off the shelf gun, but I would like to get as close as possible. I am a stickler to get the bullet holes to touch, and I know it is possible as I have done this with my 375HH, and 338-378 that I purchased over the counter. </p><p>Thanks for any help and insight you can offer</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheHardWay, post: 410986, member: 23905"] Ok, I have read extensively through the old threads regarding the 300WSM while looking for bullet/powder ideas, but I still have some questions. First off, I am looking for a load that will be suitable for antelope, deer, and elk. I was originally thinking of going with a 180gr class bullet due to elk factor. Thinking Berger or Barnes. Now I am thinking I may want to go a little lighter, and go with a 168 gr class bullet for a little flatter trajectory. Do you think that that light of a bullet would be an inferior choice for elk? Killing an elk is not my limiting factor as I already have some heavier caliber loads worked for elk sized game and bigger. From what I have read it seems like RL17, H4350, and N550 are the popular choice for this caliber. RL 19 seemed to be a choice before the introduction of the 17. I don't happen to have any of these 3 powers, as my luck would have it. Are they all pretty comparable or is there one I should concentrate on? The rifle is a off-the-shelf Remington 700 XCR (24" barrel, 1-10" twist). I know every gun has its own likes and dislikes as far as bullet and powder combos, but does anyone have this particular rifle with a load that gives them great results? I know its hard to get .5 MOA groups out of an off the shelf gun, but I would like to get as close as possible. I am a stickler to get the bullet holes to touch, and I know it is possible as I have done this with my 375HH, and 338-378 that I purchased over the counter. Thanks for any help and insight you can offer [/QUOTE]
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