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<blockquote data-quote="wildcat455" data-source="post: 1616013" data-attributes="member: 102653"><p>I don't know guys, If I wanted to shoot 180 gr bullets, I'd be running a 30-06. I can get just below 300 Win Mag factory cartridge performance handloading for that.</p><p>Now, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with 180 grainers, there isn't. Matter of fact, I bought a bunch of them in Federal power shock years ago, and use them for barrel break in and coyotes, mainly to get the brass for hand loading for a particular 300 of mine that does decent with a Federal case. I also am not saying that's all they are good for, just what I use them for.</p><p>A 180 grain bullet is adequate for most things in North America... at normal hunting ranges. Extend that range, and you'll find yourself out performed by the heavies from the muzzle out, without a doubt in my mind. You may even find yourself searching for wounded animals. </p><p></p><p>I believe the 300 Win Mag really starts to shine at 200 grain and up.</p><p></p><p>I'll take the retained energy at the distance the heavy for caliber bullets provide, and in the off chance I hit an animal up close, I know he'll be DRT, not a step, and no tracking. Just mark his spot and go collect my game. Hydrostatic shock is a very convincing argument when witnessed first hand. </p><p></p><p>True statement: If you want any cartridge to really shine, you simply have to hand load.</p><p></p><p>Factory cartridges always seem to be loaded a minimum 100 FPS + LESS than the lower accuracy nodes in my rifles. Sometimes, the low node isn't even the performance level I'm seeking with the rifle. That kinda sucks. Spend that kind of money to find out you're still coming up short... the 215 BHT factory offering comes within 80 FPS of my lower accuracy node in the Fierce and Christensen rifles I now hunt with, which is good enough to get me about 1 MOA with them. They'll do in a pinch, for sure. Their performance on game behind the shoulder is well documented, which happens to be my preferred aiming point. Just make sure the tips are open. </p><p></p><p>For the non handloader, to achieve handloader's performance level with the 300 Win Mag, you'd need to be at 300 weatherby or 300 RUM, and that's just an expen$ive propo$ition.</p><p></p><p>Makes handloading seem almost affordable when considered strictly on what you'll be buying factory rounds for at that point. But don't fool yourself. Guys who handload suck all that savings up in shooting more. LOL!</p><p> I know I do anyway...</p><p></p><p>The true statement of handloading is you'll shoot more, for the same money, and you'll shoot better ammunition. (Hopefully) haha.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildcat455, post: 1616013, member: 102653"] I don’t know guys, If I wanted to shoot 180 gr bullets, I’d be running a 30-06. I can get just below 300 Win Mag factory cartridge performance handloading for that. Now, I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with 180 grainers, there isn’t. Matter of fact, I bought a bunch of them in Federal power shock years ago, and use them for barrel break in and coyotes, mainly to get the brass for hand loading for a particular 300 of mine that does decent with a Federal case. I also am not saying that’s all they are good for, just what I use them for. A 180 grain bullet is adequate for most things in North America... at normal hunting ranges. Extend that range, and you’ll find yourself out performed by the heavies from the muzzle out, without a doubt in my mind. You may even find yourself searching for wounded animals. I believe the 300 Win Mag really starts to shine at 200 grain and up. I’ll take the retained energy at the distance the heavy for caliber bullets provide, and in the off chance I hit an animal up close, I know he’ll be DRT, not a step, and no tracking. Just mark his spot and go collect my game. Hydrostatic shock is a very convincing argument when witnessed first hand. True statement: If you want any cartridge to really shine, you simply have to hand load. Factory cartridges always seem to be loaded a minimum 100 FPS + LESS than the lower accuracy nodes in my rifles. Sometimes, the low node isn’t even the performance level I’m seeking with the rifle. That kinda sucks. Spend that kind of money to find out you’re still coming up short... the 215 BHT factory offering comes within 80 FPS of my lower accuracy node in the Fierce and Christensen rifles I now hunt with, which is good enough to get me about 1 MOA with them. They’ll do in a pinch, for sure. Their performance on game behind the shoulder is well documented, which happens to be my preferred aiming point. Just make sure the tips are open. For the non handloader, to achieve handloader’s performance level with the 300 Win Mag, you’d need to be at 300 weatherby or 300 RUM, and that’s just an expen$ive propo$ition. Makes handloading seem almost affordable when considered strictly on what you’ll be buying factory rounds for at that point. But don’t fool yourself. Guys who handload suck all that savings up in shooting more. LOL! I know I do anyway... The true statement of handloading is you’ll shoot more, for the same money, and you’ll shoot better ammunition. (Hopefully) haha. [/QUOTE]
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