Okie Whitetail Hunter
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Just acquired a rem 700 in 300 wsm. I am looking at running H4350 or rl 26 with 178 eldx. Has anyone tried these? How is the 300 wsm for hunting long range out to 700 yards?
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I have a custom 300 WSM and shoots very well. That range is no issue for this round. The 300 WSM is used in 1000 yard matches.
I shoot Berger bullets over H4350. Also, going to try some Hammer bullets after the hunting season. As always, start low and work up with your loads.
Sorry forgot the load data... 59.2 of Big game powder, CCI 250M, 175GR Berger VLDI have a model 70 built with a 1-10 Bartlein barrel that shoots 175gr Berger at 1 3/4 3 shot groups at 500. I have it set up to 950, have killed a couple of deer at 457 and 596
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I have a custom 300 WSM and shoots very well. That range is no issue for this round. The 300 WSM is used in 1000 yard matches.
I shoot Berger bullets over H4350. Also, going to try some Hammer bullets after the hunting season. As always, start low and work up with your loads.
I shoot a 300 WSM too. My favorite loads are with Norma brass, H4350, and 185 Berger VLDs.
Take Rich's post above to heart. Those are some nice loads he has worked up.
My only advice would be that I have never had any luck with the 178 ELDx or RL26 in mine. I would start with a quality bullet like the Bergers. Once you prove the rifle, then try things like the ELDx, if you still want.
The 300 WSM tends to like a little faster powders than long action mags like the 300 Win. The 300 WSM likes H4350 and H4831. RL17 will give you excellent speed too but better accuracy will probably be had with the "H" powders above.
I believe his posts are on the 300 WM and not on the WSMI shoot 215 Berger hybrids over H4831SC and can do .5 MOA groups all day long at 550 yards as long as I do my part. Don't be afraid to hunt with the 215's as they are also impressive on antelope, deer, & elk. Search for a very long post by Broz where he does a multi season detailed study on the 215 Hybrid. A must read.