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190gn and up in .300win mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 316443" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>EXPRESS, I used to shoot a 13 lb Shilen barreled .300 Win Mag at 1000 yds with 200 gr full patch bullets and 190 gr Smkhp's. With IMR 4350 and Rem 9 1/2 M primers, the rifle was a laser with either bullet and could buck wind like crazy.</p><p></p><p>For a long range hunting load, I would start with a 200 gr Nosler Accubond and Hodgdon's H-4350. It should fall in at around 2900 fps. Get some instrumentals on S/D and velocity, use exterior ballistics tables to estimate bullet path and retained energy, then verify the path on targets. </p><p></p><p>This sounds like the trip of a lifetime. You don't have much time to develop the load and build absolute confidence in it before you go. On the up side though, the .300 Win is a fine cartridge and should come in quickly. It's not finicky, it's very accurate, and will retain enough energy to drop an Ibex at 800 yds.</p><p></p><p>After re-reading your question, I'll make some default recommendations. Of the components you list as available, I'd go with the 190 gr Matchking and one of the VV powders. 4895 is too fast. I've killed whitetails instantly with the 190 Smkhp, but some people find them to be inconsistent on expansion. They do fly straight though.</p><p></p><p>I hope you have a great hunt.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck, Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 316443, member: 2580"] EXPRESS, I used to shoot a 13 lb Shilen barreled .300 Win Mag at 1000 yds with 200 gr full patch bullets and 190 gr Smkhp's. With IMR 4350 and Rem 9 1/2 M primers, the rifle was a laser with either bullet and could buck wind like crazy. For a long range hunting load, I would start with a 200 gr Nosler Accubond and Hodgdon's H-4350. It should fall in at around 2900 fps. Get some instrumentals on S/D and velocity, use exterior ballistics tables to estimate bullet path and retained energy, then verify the path on targets. This sounds like the trip of a lifetime. You don't have much time to develop the load and build absolute confidence in it before you go. On the up side though, the .300 Win is a fine cartridge and should come in quickly. It's not finicky, it's very accurate, and will retain enough energy to drop an Ibex at 800 yds. After re-reading your question, I'll make some default recommendations. Of the components you list as available, I'd go with the 190 gr Matchking and one of the VV powders. 4895 is too fast. I've killed whitetails instantly with the 190 Smkhp, but some people find them to be inconsistent on expansion. They do fly straight though. I hope you have a great hunt. Best of luck, Tom [/QUOTE]
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