7/300wsm?

[jeepnsammys]

looking for a good long range (6-1000yd) gun with good knock down power and excellent accuracy trying to keep recoil to a minimum dont want to get int 338 type of recoil and have been looking into this 7/300 wsm anyone have suggestions?

 

[DonD]

I have a .300 WSM in a Browning ShortTrack and like it. Despite what some think, with bullets of 180gr max it is the ballistic equal of the .300 Win Mag.

The 7mm WSM has some advantages as the bullet BCs are generally better. Don

As a postscript, I checked Hodgdon's reloading data. Using 150 gr slugs they show max velocities of, both using a 24" barrel;
.300 WSM - 3410 fps
7MM WSM - 3197 fps
So, with those loads, the 7mm would have less energy for a long way out but would have lighter recoil. However, if the 7MM wasn't enough for the job, the advantage the .300 has wouldn't put it in a different category. Don

 

[1badshee]

Several guys on snipers hide run them basically a 7wsm with a little longer neck.

 

[jeepnsammys]

good info! thanks

 

[rkite]

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek071.html

 

[xphunter]

What types of hunting?
Originally Posted By: jeepnsammyslooking for a good long range (6-1000yd) gun with good knock down power and excellent accuracy trying to keep recoil to a minimum dont want to get int 338 type of recoil and have been looking into this 7/300 wsm anyone have suggestions?

 

[EJ Reichenbach]

Go with the 7wsm and run a 180 Berger.

 

[jeepnsammys]

deer, elk, antelope for the most part

 

[Rocknhat Kid]

Both are great calibers and will easily get the job done one those animals. 25-06 is a good caliber for those sized game to.

 

[crowmag]

A fast twist 7x300 WSM will get the job done with 175 or 180gn bullets

 

[1badshee]

Originally Posted By: Rocknhat KidBoth are great calibers and will easily get the job done one those animals. 25-06 is a good caliber for those sized game to.

I don't know that I would pick the 25-06 for those distances.

 

[roper]

One problem you have to watch out for with the WSM is magazine length and seating depth with 180gr VLD type hunting bullets.

I know Berger got two different 180gr and one if for the 1/9 twist barrels other 1/10 twist.

If you get serious you might want to buy some case/bullets/dies and seat some bullets.

 

[jeepnsammys]

thanks i didnt relize they had 2 different 180's and that was my bullet of choice

 

[DonD]

Originally Posted By: roperOne problem you have to watch out for with the WSM is magazine length and seating depth with 180gr VLD type hunting bullets.

I know Berger got two different 180gr and one if for the 1/9 twist barrels other 1/10 twist.

If you get serious you might want to buy some case/bullets/dies and seat some bullets.

In the case of the .300 WSM, even the 180 gr starts to compromise powder capacity and heavier than that, the .300 Win Mag takes over as it isn't as length constrained. Don

 

[roper]

Originally Posted By: jeepnsammys thanks i didnt relize they had 2 different 180's and that was my bullet of choice

One thing to keep in mind is that Berger has been known to drop bullets or change design in his line up so be careful building around one bullet. Berger coming out the 7mm 195gr VLD this year.

 

[DonD]

Originally Posted By: roperOriginally Posted By: jeepnsammys thanks i didnt relize they had 2 different 180's and that was my bullet of choice

One thing to keep in mind is that Berger has been known to drop bullets or change design in his line up so be careful building around one bullet. Berger coming out the 7mm 195gr VLD this year.



That should have an impressive BC. Don