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300 wsm ammo sugestions?
#3704461
10/30/12 02:13 AM
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coachmas
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Looking for suggestions for 300wsm ammo for Browning X-bolt. Will be for caribou hunt next fall. Is 150gr enough?
Also, any reports on Winchester Elite XP3? Thought about picking up a box and can't find any anywhere, even online is backordered.
Thx Coach
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: coachmas]
#3704624
10/30/12 02:41 AM
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ChadTRG42
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I'd lean to a 165 or 180 grain. But a good 150 grain bullet should work. A good bonded bullet, or tough lead bullet would be good.
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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10/31/12 12:02 AM
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deewayne2003
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I would use 180gr partitions or accubonds.
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: deewayne2003]
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10/31/12 02:34 AM
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mustafa
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: mustafa]
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11/08/12 09:19 PM
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GT - HUNTER
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180 gr barnes x or any other premium ammunition of course testing what your rifle likes is very important
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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#3737400
11/08/12 09:39 PM
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redchevy
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A well constructed 165 grain would be my choice.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: coachmas]
#3737460
11/08/12 10:09 PM
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Mud Shark
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I use the Winchester Big Game, XP3, 180 grain. They're freaking awesome!!!
Mud Shark
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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#3737512
11/08/12 10:22 PM
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kmon11
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I would go with 150 or 165gr accubonds, whichever shot best in my rifle.
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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#3737802
11/08/12 11:56 PM
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tweeder
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Fusion 165 grains. Both my 300 wsm's liked it and it is resonably priced
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: tweeder]
#3737836
11/09/12 12:08 AM
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curt o
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I shoot 180 gr. Federal Premium TSX (Barnes triple shok), 3shots in a ragged hole at 100 yards and deadly on game.
Last edited by curt o; 11/09/12 12:09 AM.
Patience is the key
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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#3737885
11/09/12 12:20 AM
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seacam
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Don't use the 150grn Winchester Silvertips! I lost a Red Stag a couple of years ago due to my bullet blowing up on the shoulder. No penetration to the chest cavity. 180grn Accubonds are the way to go.
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
[Re: seacam]
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11/09/12 12:41 AM
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CitySlickerHunter
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Don't use the 150grn Winchester Silvertips! I lost a Red Stag a couple of years ago due to my bullet blowing up on the shoulder. No penetration to the chest cavity. 180grn Accubonds are the way to go. NOW you've got me scared. That is what I've been using. BUT you are correct about the penertration. I LOVE MY .300wsm! I need to start reloading.
"I can't be over gunned because the animal can't be over dead"-Elmer Keith 10/30/2012 I VOTED for The American
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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#3738001
11/09/12 12:53 AM
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OneShotSam
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I'm with tweeder. I have taken muley and elk with the 165 fusion up to 400 yards. They group well, and the best I have found to run thru mine, bar none
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Re: 300 wsm ammo sugestions?
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11/09/12 10:53 AM
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killen
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