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Offline Minnesota1

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300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« on: June 09, 2008, 05:25:15 AM »
I am loaning my Tikka 300 WSM to my brother-n-law to use for a limited entry draw for elk. I have only used it for deer and am using 165 gr Winchester Ballistic Silvertips. I don't think that would be a very good bullet for elk so I would like anyone's suggestions and or loads for an elk load for it.  I was thinking 180 grain bullet, if you have preferences in bullets and powder, etc. I would love to hear them.

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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2008, 11:32:29 AM »
  180gr Nosler Partition with your powder of choice.  My powder of choice in three 300WSM rifles is Ramshot Hunter.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2008, 12:38:55 PM »
I'm running H4350 with 180gr partition at 2930fps, scary accurate and good performance on game.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2008, 06:30:56 PM »
200gr NP @2800 fps. That's my load for a full sized .300 Winnie. You won't be able to reach that velocity (I don't think) but you can come close.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2008, 08:25:19 AM »
Mine likes either the 165gr. (for deer), but it also likes the 180 gr. Nosler Accu-bond over H4198. If I were hunting elk, I might look at the Barnes bullets too, they are awesome when pentration is needed.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2008, 08:47:18 AM »
Pick a controlled expansion type bullet that groups well. If the hunt is in close cover don't overlook RN bullets
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2008, 03:31:09 AM »
Quote from: K.K on June 12, 2008, 08:25:19 AM
Mine likes either the 165gr. (for deer), but it also likes the 180 gr. Nosler Accu-bond over H4198.

  You sure you mean H4198 in a 300WSM?  Seems a little fast to me.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2008, 07:15:45 AM »
You are absolutely correct! It was IMR 4831, not H4198. Just goes to show you to always reference a few manuals!  Thanks for catching this.  I still like the Accu-Bonds and Barnes TSX bullets, though.
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Re: 300 WSM Loads Needed for Elk!
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2008, 12:39:16 PM »
Have you guys visited the WSSMZone forum? My brothers & I have 5 WSM's or WSSM's, but none of them are .300WSM.Lotsa helpful folks over there, that are dedicated to these special calibers.Just getting my loading bench back together & I've learned a lot there.
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