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<blockquote data-quote="30calyooper" data-source="post: 1564642" data-attributes="member: 107258"><p>Agree totally. Not that I'm unhappy with it in a short action as it seems like the magazine may be the first factor limiting COAL in some rifles. But I've spoken to a couple of people who had a WSM built on a standard length action with proper throating for longer cartridge lengths and heavier bullets, and the numbers they've quoted were impressive.</p><p></p><p>What can you say? It is what it is! And if quality 165's and/or 168's get the results you seek on game - which mine seem to do at respectable distances - then I think Winchester accomplished their goal of delivering greater firepower from a short action hunting rifle. I'm not sure if they ever envisioned the WSM's providing bench-rest-grade accuracy, but with reasonable loading practices it's plenty accurate for the game one should realistically consider using it on. I've also seen others have pretty good results with the better grades of flat base heavies where the shorter bullet allowed for more flexibility in seating depth.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line: I think the 300 WSM does what it's supposed to do. If anyone feels the need for more velocity to reach out with heavies, there are other more accommodating calibers like the good old 300 WinMag (still wins matches), the potent-as-ever 300 Weatherby and of course the 300 RUM. </p><p></p><p>I like sports cars, but when I'm pulling a trailer of firewood my pickup truck just makes more sense...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="30calyooper, post: 1564642, member: 107258"] Agree totally. Not that I'm unhappy with it in a short action as it seems like the magazine may be the first factor limiting COAL in some rifles. But I've spoken to a couple of people who had a WSM built on a standard length action with proper throating for longer cartridge lengths and heavier bullets, and the numbers they've quoted were impressive. What can you say? It is what it is! And if quality 165's and/or 168's get the results you seek on game - which mine seem to do at respectable distances - then I think Winchester accomplished their goal of delivering greater firepower from a short action hunting rifle. I'm not sure if they ever envisioned the WSM's providing bench-rest-grade accuracy, but with reasonable loading practices it's plenty accurate for the game one should realistically consider using it on. I've also seen others have pretty good results with the better grades of flat base heavies where the shorter bullet allowed for more flexibility in seating depth. Bottom line: I think the 300 WSM does what it's supposed to do. If anyone feels the need for more velocity to reach out with heavies, there are other more accommodating calibers like the good old 300 WinMag (still wins matches), the potent-as-ever 300 Weatherby and of course the 300 RUM. I like sports cars, but when I'm pulling a trailer of firewood my pickup truck just makes more sense... [/QUOTE]
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