The 300 WSM has been stacking up a reputation as a very accurate cartridge for bullets up to 180-190 grain. Thanks! The 300 is an awesome cartridge, I liked the weight to BC options in the 7mm range. More. They do make a .338-win mag in LH, but it is a little longer and a little heavier. Joined Jun 7, 2013 Messages 32. BRICKBURN. I do understand the availability and cost of ammo issues for the .325, so for the sake of this comparison (.325 vs .300) leave that out. I am at a purely brainstorming stage so any info is greatly appreciated. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by appalachian hunter, Feb 11, 2015. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Next Last. 300. has many outdated design characteristics, starting with the entirely unnecessary belt and including its quite-short neck, which (in theory more than practice) provides a marginal grip on the bullet and can potentially allow concentricity inconsistencies. 04-15-2018, 11:44 AM. vs .300 Win. Next Last. LA50SHOOTER Sworn To Protect The Constitution. We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. Thread ... specifically between the 300 WSM and the 300 Norma Mag. Q. Quigley76 Private. Mag., wind drift is within 3 in. By Ron Spomer. If you run a longer high BC bullet in the 300 WSM you are going to run into space issues. You can find the WSM in some fairly compact rifles. Win. I can pretty much get anything I want (If my bank account allows it), any time I want. .308 Win. Snyd. 1; 2; Next . Maybe the .300wsm case capacity is affected by the 180gr bullets vs. the 165, but after looking into bullets BC for my .300win mag, I saw no reason to shoot 165gr over 180grs, so my belief is why shoot 165 out of a .300 win mag, or any .300, but perhaps there are better reasons for other cartridges to shoot the 165. Richter, Tanks, Bob Nelson 35Whelen and 2 others. SUBSCRIBE. and 300 WSM popped up -- well, I guess Remington couldn't resist jumping in. out to 500 yds, the catch is the .338 has more kick. 300 Win Mag vs 308 . Reactions: C.W. I'm a reloader in training and would look forward to the challenge. AMERICAN EAGLE (1) BARNAUL (1) BARNES (1) BERGER BULLETS (1) FEDERAL AMMUNITION (15) HERTERS (2) … Survival. Mag., 6.5 Rem. I hand load and after looking at various bullet manufacturers the 338 hunting bullets seemed to be more efficient than the 300's. The short, fat 300 WSM, released on an unsuspecting public in the second year of the 21st century, boosts that slightly to 3,010 fps and 3,621 f-p. The difference that matters to elk hunters — as well as moose and bear hunters — is the 300 foot-pounds more energy the 338 Win. This is 2016. Opening morning in Wyoming proved to be as picturesque as I imagined it; my pal Mike Ruella and I were teamed up with a competent guide, there were antelope everywhere, and the weather was perfect. As far as caliber you might see a difference of about 300fps between the 300 wby,win mag,and wsm.The wby is an expensive rd to buy,the win mag will probly be easiest to find,and all things being eqaul the wsm normally has less felt recoil. retains at 500 yards. For competition shooting, we recommend 6.5 Creedmoor. Head to Head: .300 Win. .350 Rem. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter is skilled enough or should be shooting those distances. Bolt Action Rifles. by Philip Massaro - Friday, March 9, 2018. Jan 14, 2018 #2 Firstly - 300 WSM has a case capacity of approx. More Guns. I went with the 338 win mag R1. Ultimately, the prototype .338 WSM proved ineffective, generating velocities 100fps less than the .338 Winchester Magnum. I just wrapped up a 7mm WSM build after selling my 300 WSM. These are short action calibers, designed to work through .308 Winchester length actions. Joined Aug 5, 2010 Messages … TexasEd, Mar 19, 2009 #1. Mag. Next Last. vs. .300 Wby. Mag. If you like to hunt with AR style weapons, 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice. The 300 WSM is a rebated rim, short-action round that fits 308-length rifle actions. Rifle: Top Feature: MSRP: 1. What say You! Mag., .270 WSM, .300 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 Rem. It fits actions designed for 30-06-length cartridges. All three are very good rounds but do not get enough velocity for serious long range work. by Philip Massaro - Saturday, October 3, 2020. 300RCM Vs 338RCM Vs 300 Win Mag Vs 300 WSM ??? 1 of 2 Go to page. Any comparison of the above needs to include the 300 WSM as well. Closer than that, 6.5 Creedmoor is a better option. I chronographed the 338-300 wsm and it was the equal of the 338 gibbs, 338-06 AI. SUBSCRIBE. AH ambassador. All in stock as of 5/5/2020 from providers linked to below. Winchester Model 70 Super Grade: Quality: $1,599 : 2. So a .300 Winchester Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3520 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .45-70 Government round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 2270 pounds over the same one foot distance. The power of both is within 100 ft.-lbs, trajectory at 300 yds are within 2 inches of each other, the .338 Win. Mag. It might sound crazy, but these two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Jan 18, 2016 #21 Well you never stated why you wanted them or their intended use. Ruger's M77 compacts might be also. If you've got two .30 cals, this one is easy - go for the bigger boomer with a heavier bullet, just in case you go after something BIG - get the .338 WM. Moderator. 300 WSM vs 300 Norma Mag Varminter?? May 28, 2020 #1 Hi Crew: This is my first post in this forum, though I have been reading Sniper's Hide posts for years … One other stipulation is if you prefer to hunt with an AR-frame weapon. May 23, 2020 36 9. The 300 Win. Go. The title says it a lot on this particular thread. Minuteman. 04-15-2018, 11:27 AM. September 27, 2019. It bettered the velocity of the benchmark .30-06 Springfield by over 200 … The new 338 Ruger Short mag seems like it has the potential to be a better all around cartridge for short actions than the 325WSM. by 13 percent and the Win. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . The .300 Winchester Magnum—that belted affair based on a shortened Holland and Holland case—was released in 1963 as the last in a quartet of cartridges that redefined magnum performance to the masses. SAUM, 7mm Rem. Other actions and … Mag. The specs on a standard rem 700 SA mag box is around 2.865”. is a classic “standard-length” cartridge based on the belted 375 H&H Magnum case. But if you are going 1,000 plus consistently, I would look into a 7 wsm or 7 saum. vs. .300 WSM. C. Top 5 .300 Win Mag Rifles. More . 1 of 2 Go to page. WSM vs 300. Why is the choice only those two ? My plan is to use it for bear and elk hunting. (which you can read all about on this 7mm vs. 300 Win. They are both belted … On deer, it hauls enough energy (1000 ft-lbs) to take them down at 700-800 yards, while the 308 runs out of steam at 700 and really should be kept inside 500 to keep impact velocity above most bullet manufacturer’s recommended 1800 fps. Thread starter Quigley76; Start date May 28, 2020; Tags 300prc 300wm 300wsm hunting; Forums. Super moderator. Tikka Whitetail Hunter 338 Win mag Winchester Model 70 300 Win mag Any thoughts on the rifles would be great to. Mag. Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow member. Maybe even Remington's SAUM's for fun. .300 Winchester Magnum vs. Hornady .300 PRC Although I love it, in pure technical terms I’m forced to admit the .300 Win. Mike had taken a very handsome buck, with horns in the shape of a heart … Latest. I haven't had a chance to hold one yet, so maybe I'd like it as much. But when the 30-378 Wby. BMW. Swift Chief Bagel Technician. Latest. 81.3 (H2O) according to Q/L 300 Norma Mag … Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare. Jun 8, 2013 #1 B. born2kill Active Member. Mag..300 WSM.300 Remington Ultra Mag.30-30 Win..303 Brit..308 Win..30-06 Sprg..338 Lapua Magnum.45/70 Gov’t; 6.5 Creedmoor; 7.62x39; 7mm-08; 7mm Rem. Mag; 7mm WSM ; Show Items Show Items: Rebate (3) New Items (1) On Sale (2) By Brand By Brand. Mag. If you wanted to hunt long range, I would opt for the .300. Using a fat, 404 Jeffery case 2.850" long with the 30-degree shoulder pushed well forward, Remington engineers were able to beat the case capacity of the 300 Wby. Gold $$ Contributor. would probaly get the nod for penetration because it fires heavier bullets, ammo availability is probaly in favor of the Win. May 3, 2019. Mag. 1; 2; 3; Next. The 180-grain 300 Win. By Ron Spomer. Mag. Mag. Hunting. .300 Win. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . The 300 Win Mag can put the same energy on target at out to 600 yards, nearly twice the distance. The first true commercial short magnum was the .350 Remington Magnum, introduced in 1965 by Remington. Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight: Accuracy: $1,999: 3. 300 win mag vs 338 win mag vs 7 rem mag. Go. 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag. I already have a 270 winchester and didn't feel the 300 mags had enough advantage over it. Post author By Adriel; Post date August 3, 2012; 8 Comments on 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag; Just as a foreword: this is a totally bunk comparison. 300 Winchester magnum and 338 Lapua magnum are both more than capable of taking down any game animal in North America at most any distance you’ll see them at. dewman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join Date: May 2012; Posts: 2984; Share Tweet #2. Mag. Mag. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. I would recommend the 338 Win Mag over the 325 WSM, that is another caliber I own and I think it would be a awesome gun for large plains game. Is There A Real Difference, Or will The 300Win Mag Still Be King Of The Hill? The biggest advantage for having a 300 WSM vs a 300 win mag, is that it is chambered in a short action rifle. Survival. Tags: None. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker: Durability: $899-Sale: 4. Aug 4, 2010 1,461 0 32 Cleveland, OH. load in the same weight rifle will come back with 24.3 foot-pounds at 13.2 fps. Because … 300 WSM vs. .300 WIN MAG..... Thread starter Gunner66; Start date Jan 15, 2016; Prev. Savage Arms 110BA Stealth Evolution: Tactically styled: $1,519: 5. Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow, … Joined: Nov 14, 2007 Messages: 13,146. PX Member. The 340 wby will shoot just as accurate as anything else with velocities in bullets up to 250 grains very close to the ultramags. Joined: Feb 18, 2013 Messages: 16. want you guys opinion on all 3 please.....im getting a new rifle and i want something strong...allreay have a 30-30 for deers and … Mag: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy. So a .270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3170 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .300 Winchester Magnum round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 3520 pounds over the same one foot distance. The 338 win mag is by far the superior performer of these two. The .260 is going to be much more pleasant to shoot than the magnum calibers. Minuteman. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > appalachian hunter Member. Contributor. Mag. Mag. Tags: None. If you are shooting at greater than 1200 meters, .300 Win Mag is the best bet. Thread starter born2kill; Start date Jun 8, 2013; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . Hunting. Drilling for Oil in the … The 6.5mm Remington Magnum followed it the next year. More Guns. 1; 2; Next. I know that the Remington model 7 is chambered for the WSM family, for example. A 300 Win Mag firing a 210 Berger VLD hunting bullet at 2900 fps will have enough energy to kill a deer at past 1200 yards and an elk at just past 900 yards. Again the 338 Win Mag is more popular than the 325 WSM. SAUM) By Chuck Hawks. The 250 grain bullet (I prefer a Nosler Partition) from the 338 Win Mag is very serious medicine. Plus your lack of reloading means you can buy more rounds for the 300 WSM than your current cartridge. The WSM, in the proper loadings, is pretty close to a 300 win mag. Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+ . Finally.Good jump. Sell me on a 300 WSM vs. 300 WM vs. 300 PRC for Hunting. Mag. Lifetime titanium benefactor. Head to Head: .300 Win. That said, I'm a fan of pretty much all of the 30's; having used the 308 Win, 30-06, 300 Win Mag and 300 Wby Mag a great deal over 30-some odd years. The .338 did not achieve the criteria required of the WSM’s which were designed to match the performance of existing magnums in short action rifles. Recoil can indeed become a factor, however, so this should be considered. Go. vs. 338. Win mag. Either way, just keep an eye on the mag box length for the rifle you choose.