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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 229454" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>JMden: This .300 WSM is still un-blooded - I have some experience with it on the target range, but haven't had the opportunity to fill a tag with it. In the past I've typically used my .308, 7mm Rem mag or my .25-06... This is a fairly new toy for me. </p><p></p><p>This is also my first year of trying the Berger VLD's as hunting bullets. A few friends have used them and convinced me that they work well on game. Also was very impressed with what I read about them from gun-writer John Barsness. So... I can't tell you how they'll work on big game from personal experience. The only bull elk I ever shot, I used a 7mm mag with a handloaded 175 grain Nosler Partition, and it did a fine job. </p><p></p><p>I THINK these 190 Bergers would work fine on elk, particularly if a guy can get a clear shot into the boiler room, but I don't KNOW it... If that makes sense. I'm trying them on deer first, to see for myself. </p><p></p><p>I'm using a load the initial owner of the rifle came up with, as I haven't been able to improve at all on it: Norma brass, Federal 215 match primers, 62.4 gr N550. On different days at the range I've clocked it at 2870 & 2950. I don't recall the temperature spread between the two days, but I was surprised at losing about 80 fps. SD for the load is at 13. Accuracy is hovering around 1.5" for three shots at 300 yards from the bipod. </p><p></p><p>My efforts with Ramshot Hunter and 168 VLD's weren't so great. Hunter and 180 grain Sierras and 180 grain Noslers though worked well. Never got the accuracy I've been seeking with the 168 VLD's. I'm using Hornady dies. My .300 WSM Model 70 has a 24" Winchester factory barrel. </p><p></p><p>Regards, Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 229454, member: 8622"] JMden: This .300 WSM is still un-blooded - I have some experience with it on the target range, but haven't had the opportunity to fill a tag with it. In the past I've typically used my .308, 7mm Rem mag or my .25-06... This is a fairly new toy for me. This is also my first year of trying the Berger VLD's as hunting bullets. A few friends have used them and convinced me that they work well on game. Also was very impressed with what I read about them from gun-writer John Barsness. So... I can't tell you how they'll work on big game from personal experience. The only bull elk I ever shot, I used a 7mm mag with a handloaded 175 grain Nosler Partition, and it did a fine job. I THINK these 190 Bergers would work fine on elk, particularly if a guy can get a clear shot into the boiler room, but I don't KNOW it... If that makes sense. I'm trying them on deer first, to see for myself. I'm using a load the initial owner of the rifle came up with, as I haven't been able to improve at all on it: Norma brass, Federal 215 match primers, 62.4 gr N550. On different days at the range I've clocked it at 2870 & 2950. I don't recall the temperature spread between the two days, but I was surprised at losing about 80 fps. SD for the load is at 13. Accuracy is hovering around 1.5" for three shots at 300 yards from the bipod. My efforts with Ramshot Hunter and 168 VLD's weren't so great. Hunter and 180 grain Sierras and 180 grain Noslers though worked well. Never got the accuracy I've been seeking with the 168 VLD's. I'm using Hornady dies. My .300 WSM Model 70 has a 24" Winchester factory barrel. Regards, Guy [/QUOTE]
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