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300WM
Aug 31, 2016 18:34:24 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Aug 31, 2016 18:34:24 GMT -5
Indiana is allowing hpr this year on private land in only .243 and .308 calibered guns. My gun of choice is TC Encores. I fell in love right away and have worked with them since 1999. It is the easy way to have a lot of calibers without breaking the bank. Sitting on 14 barrels at the moment incl 243, 308, and 300WM. I have killed truckloads of deer with hpr calibered handguns, but never with a rifle yet. I have loads worked up for every one. Most all are moa or a little better. The 300 is a super flat shooter. I decided to use the Barnes ttsx in 130gr at 3400fps for my field gun. What should I be expecting as far as deer kills? Is there still a lot of bloodshot meat with the Barnes? Will there be a dramatic shockwave with a lungshot from a Barnes? Am I crazy? Lol. The 308 is shooting good with 150gr SST's. I plan or using that in the woods.
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300WM
Aug 31, 2016 19:17:32 GMT -5
Post by tar12 on Aug 31, 2016 19:17:32 GMT -5
Sounds like the perfect round to me! I am in the process of putting the 300WSM barrel back on my sons Savage and will be shooting something all copper! In my experience there far less collateral damage from copper pills vs lead.
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300WM
Aug 31, 2016 20:33:21 GMT -5
Post by Hank on Aug 31, 2016 20:33:21 GMT -5
At 3400 fps you better shoot them in the head if you want freezer meat...
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300WM
Aug 31, 2016 22:33:26 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 22:33:26 GMT -5
In a 300WM, I like a 180gr to 200gr Accubond or barnes at 3000fps especially for a field gun.
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300WM
Aug 31, 2016 23:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by deadeer on Aug 31, 2016 23:21:35 GMT -5
I tried a few loads with 180sst but they all grouped bad. I didnt put forth much effort though. When I tried 150 and then 130's, the gun came alive. Gotta use what it likes, hence the Barnes. Guess we will see.
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300WM
Sept 7, 2016 17:49:46 GMT -5
Post by rojo23 on Sept 7, 2016 17:49:46 GMT -5
my 300 wsm with 180 accubond at 3025 fps is a killing machine. Jeff built it for me and it shoot 1/2" 100 yard groups with the accubonds. Killed 5-6 coyotes and 2 deer so far, and no tracking, DRT.
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300WM
Sept 8, 2016 18:10:06 GMT -5
Post by mooseman100 on Sept 8, 2016 18:10:06 GMT -5
I use a 300 wm mag whn i am not using mzldr. From deer to elk to praire dogs and yotes. I used thise barnes bullet with great results for years, they flew good and killed real good. Yes expect shock in the body. Lung shot derr might produce a ruind front shoulder depending on impact. Big deal, not much meat there anyway. I have moved to cutting edge bullets and am way happier. Expensive dag things, but fly fast and love speed and alot of DRT critters.
Good luck
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