Is 180 grain 300 Win Mag too much for deer?
With a 180-grain bullet out of my. 300 Win Mag rifles, it would be tough to count the big whitetails, mule deer, bears, elk, and African plains game up to kudu I have taken over the years.
What is the best bullet for elk in a 300 Win Mag?
The 180 grain load is quite possibly the best . 300 Win Mag ammo for elk, bear, and moose hunting. The 165 grain load will also work for larger game like elk, but it’s perfect for bigger deer and bear. That high velocity 150 grain load is great .
How much will a 300 Win Mag drop at 300 yards?
507 started at 3100 fps which is a normal 300 win mag load. Sighted in dead on at 200 yards, drop at 300 yards is 6.56 inches. Aim just slightly higher at 300 yards and you will be fine.
Is a 300 Win Mag big enough for grizzly?
300 Win Mag loads use 150-300 grain bullets. When using quality bullets and with good shot placement, both the 7mm Rem Mag and . 300 Win Mag are excellent for hunting black, brown, and grizzly bear at all practical hunting ranges.
What can I hunt with 300 Win Mag?
The . 300 Win Mag with a light 150-grain bullet such as a Power Core, PowerMax Bonded or Power Point can reach velocities of up to 3390 FPS and is a great round for wild hogs, pronghorn, Dall sheep, and all of the various deer species.
What is the best twist rate for 300 Win Mag?
For a . 300 WM that’s intended use is LRH should have a. 1-10 twist barrel on it. You will end up shooting a bullet over 200 grains, more then likely 215-230.
What grain bullet does the military use for 300 Win Mag?
The most useful bullet weights for the . 300 Winchester Magnum are those weighing between 150–200 grains (9.7–13.0 g). However, bullets weighing between 110–250 gr (7.1–16.2 g) are available to the reloader for the . 300 Winchester Magnum.
What is the most accurate powder for a 180g Accubond?
I know Hodgdon said that H1000 was the most accurate powder used with 180 G Accubonds. RL22 and the 180g Accubond seems to be one of the best loads ever made.
What is the best load for a 300 Win Mag?
RL22 and the 180g Accubond seems to be one of the best loads ever made. I’ve yet to see a 300 Win Mag that does not like it. RL22 is pretty popular and I’ve not seen it out of stock anytime I’ve looked for powders or primers for quite a while.
How many grains of rl-22 in a 300 Win Mag?
I used to run 180AB in my .300 win mag with a 26” Krieger 1:10 barrrel. 73.5 grains of RL-22 got me 2985fps. I don’t have that rifle anymore, and am currently doing load dev on a new R700 Long Range .300 win mag. It seems to like 78.8 grains of H1000 with the 180AB. Getting just under .25” clover leafs, and plan to adjust seating depth from here.