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300 Win Mag w/#4 Contour, 25" Shilen barrel and Rem 700 action. Building for optimum elk/mule deer rifle accuracy and energy up to 800+ yds. Heavily considering Nightforce scope. Questions: 1. Best bullet brand and grain weight for elk/mulies 800 yds (ie- Berger/Barnes 185 gr?). 2...

Broz, Thx for the prompt response. Regarding your question on the light weight rounds, my proposal for 175/185 gr was strictly based on other feedback. I also presumed the heavier bullets would start dropping off the table at the longer yardages? Lookin for optimal balance of distance/energy...

Have been researching rifles/calibers/ammo/etc targeting primarily elk & mulies effective to 700(+) yds. The selection process has narrowed me down to a 300 WSM or 300 WM and likely a 175/185gr Berger bullet. Lookin for feedback as to which is more effective (ballistics/energy/lethal...