Guys i appreciate the help. I have decided to go with a 300 wsm however. Came down to "why chance it". So now I'll be researching ammo for the 300 wsm and which rifle to get. Thanks guys
Guys i appreciate the help. I have decided to go with a 300 wsm however. Came down to "why chance it". So now I'll be researching ammo for the 300 wsm and which rifle to get. Thanks guys
The .300 WSM would be a better choice. With 180g and heavier ammo, you're golden.
Excellent ChoiceExcellent! As I noted in #6 ...
HSM (https://hsmammunition.com/category/ammunition/) has some nice selection of factory ammo for your consideration ...
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Good luck and happy safe hunting.
Ed
I wanted to give everyone an update after my elk hunt! Decided a 16 inch 308 wasn't good enough and bought a 300 wsm. Still used a suppressor during the hunt on a browning x bolt hells canyon! One shot and the bull was dead on his feet! Before falling I did put another round in him but wasn't needed. All info is on this video in case anyone is interested. Thanks guys!
What powder are you using to get 2800fps? What length barrel?Well first off I would recommend an 18 to 20 inch barrel. Also, I have tested 308 ammo for many years and have found the 165 grain and 168 grain boat tail soft point spear point works the best in just about any 308 cartridge. I don't buy much 308 ammo, I reload and have had very good performance with Hornnady 168 grain boat tail hollow point bullets loaded to 2800 F.P.S. out to 600 yards. When in the service we shot this weight bullet out to 900 meters very accurately. Just my opinion but I'm sure there will be others.