Which Bullet for .300 WM

[mww982]

Went to the range today to test out some ammo on my Browning X Bolt Western Hunter LR today. The 5 that I tried were:

Remington Corelokt Ballisting Tip 180 Grain- Shot Good
Nosler Trophy Grade Accubonds 180 Grain- Shot Ok
Federal Barnes TSX 180 Grain- Close second
Federal Scirocco II 180 Grain- Best of the 5
Barnes Vor-TX TTSX 180 Grain- Worst of the 5

The two that shot the best were the Federal Barnes TSX and the Scirocco II's. Which of those would you choose for hunting elk? Most likely less than a 500 yard shot. Should I check out Federal Terminal Ascents or another bullet or stick with the TSX or Scirocco II's?

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

...NONE...a good ole' fashion time tested hunter approved Nosler partition will handle your every need...

 

[BALLISTICJESUS]

The Swift Scirroco hands down. The 180gr Swift is a killer.

 

[FEENIX]

Went to the range today to test out some ammo on my Browning X Bolt Western Hunter LR today. The 5 that I tried were:

Remington Corelokt Ballisting Tip 180 Grain- Shot Good
Nosler Trophy Grade Accubonds 180 Grain- Shot Ok
Federal Barnes TSX 180 Grain- Close second
Federal Scirocco II 180 Grain- Best of the 5
Barnes Vor-TX TTSX 180 Grain- Worst of the 5

The two that shot the best were the Federal Barnes TSX and the Scirocco II's. Which of those would you choose for hunting elk? Most likely less than a 500 yard shot. Should I check out Federal Terminal Ascents or another bullet or stick with the TSX or Scirocco II's?

Don't complicate it unnecessarily; pick one of the two and go with it. Any of the bullets will do just fine at<500Y; shot placement is still one of the key factors.

 

[adk hunter]

I would try the Federal TA too

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Whichever shot best and you can get the most of in the same lot preferrebly.

Curious if that is the order you shot them in?

Somtimes, the Barnes and other solid coppers do not shoot well after other copper has gone through it before.

 

[mww982]

...NONE...a good ole' fashion time tested hunter approved Nosler partition will handle your every need

Whichever shot best and you can get the most of in the same lot preferrebly.

Curious if that is the order you shot them in?

Somtimes, the Barnes and other solid coppers do not shoot well after other copper has gone through it before.

Shot the cheaper Remingtons to get get it close to center.
Then TTSX
Then the Accubonds
Then the TSX
Last the Scirocco's

 

[mww982]

...NONE...a good ole' fashion time tested hunter approved Nosler partition will handle your every need...

I don't reload right now, don't have the time or space to dedicate to that at the moment. I've been trying to find factory Nosler Partitions but haven't had much luck. Otherwise, those would be on my list as well to try out.

 

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

Went to the range today to test out some ammo on my Browning X Bolt Western Hunter LR today. The 5 that I tried were:

Remington Corelokt Ballisting Tip 180 Grain- Shot Good
Nosler Trophy Grade Accubonds 180 Grain- Shot Ok
Federal Barnes TSX 180 Grain- Close second
Federal Scirocco II 180 Grain- Best of the 5
Barnes Vor-TX TTSX 180 Grain- Worst of the 5

The two that shot the best were the Federal Barnes TSX and the Scirocco II's. Which of those would you choose for hunting elk? Most likely less than a 500 yard shot. Should I check out Federal Terminal Ascents or another bullet or stick with the TSX or Scirocco II's?

just one the 215 gr Berger hybrids

 

[Rob67gmc]

Like you, I don't have the time or space to reload right now. Never loaded for my 300wm, always shot factory Federals with Nosler Partitions. I've tried other stuff but always go back to the Partitions.

 

[mww982]

Like you, I don't have the time or space to reload right now. Never loaded for my 300wm, always shot factory Federals with Nosler Partitions. I've tried other stuff but always go back to the Partitions.

I'd like to try them, but haven't had any luck finding them.

 

[Hoss50]

Both of those are great bullets. Whichever shot better or you can get more of easier will work.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I would just shoot the Scirocco…if you can find more of the same lot# I would buy them up.
If you were loading your own, I would recommend either the 200g Accubond or 210g ABLR. Both shoot awesome in all 5 of my 300WM rifles.

Cheers.

 

[FEENIX]

just one the 215 gr Berger hybrids

The 215s are my go-to bullet for my .300 WSMs/WMs but it is not of one the OP's list.