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300WSM 200gr Accubond controversy ??
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<blockquote data-quote="NorthernSniper" data-source="post: 92233" data-attributes="member: 1504"><p>Ballistic64, Just off the top of my head I beleive the OAL for the magazine is 2.860". I have loaded and shot 200gr Accubonds using a variety of powders all less than the 2,860" max listed by most sources. I heard grumblings about using 200gr bullets in the 300WSM but at that time I had no interest in this so it went in one ear and out the other. Just wondering what the issues are especialy on the safety side of things, so far the only concern has been that the bullet will intrude to far into the case and prevent a full charge. So far I have never run into any problem I know of so I think I will go 200gr Accubond when my Sako Finnlite arrives. I have come to the conclusion that the 200gr bullet is best for 400yd + shots (more wind resistant more energy when it gets there). I have been thinking about going 180gr Accubond but I feel that I would loose more than I would gain, what do you guys think? or is this opening a can of worms regarding best bullet best weight? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NorthernSniper, post: 92233, member: 1504"] Ballistic64, Just off the top of my head I beleive the OAL for the magazine is 2.860". I have loaded and shot 200gr Accubonds using a variety of powders all less than the 2,860" max listed by most sources. I heard grumblings about using 200gr bullets in the 300WSM but at that time I had no interest in this so it went in one ear and out the other. Just wondering what the issues are especialy on the safety side of things, so far the only concern has been that the bullet will intrude to far into the case and prevent a full charge. So far I have never run into any problem I know of so I think I will go 200gr Accubond when my Sako Finnlite arrives. I have come to the conclusion that the 200gr bullet is best for 400yd + shots (more wind resistant more energy when it gets there). I have been thinking about going 180gr Accubond but I feel that I would loose more than I would gain, what do you guys think? or is this opening a can of worms regarding best bullet best weight? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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