I am a new reloader and today here are my results.

I reloaded Barnes XXX in 180 gr. with 61 and 63 Gr IMR 4350. My gun was really inconsistent at 100 Yds.

I also reloaded Nosler Accubond in 180 gr. with 1 and 1/2 groups.

I wanted to shoot the 3X for Africa. Any suggestions for a different config. with 4350 or do I need another buller ort another powder?

thanks sprig

Reloader 22 with the 180 grainers works well for the 300WSM. Jay

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Originally posted by Jay Gorski:
Reloader 22 with the 180 grainers works well for the 300WSM. Jay

Jay what is your stating load wich primer?

I am having excellent results with Ramshot Hunter with 165 and 180 gr loads in my 300 WSM. I have tried R-19, H4350, AA MagPro, H414, H4831 and Hunter put them all to shame in both velocity and accuracy.

Thanks for the replys. I am not ready to change powders yet. Primer is CCI for large rifle. I started with 61 gr and also used 63 gr. Both sprayed. I am wondering about the seating but it all looks good. Maybe 4350 isn't right like the other posters said. I am going to a shooting school in about two weeks where I have to shoot 300 rounds in three days. My friend and I bought 8 pounds of 4350 so I am kinda stuck.

Sprig

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Reloader 22 with the 180 grainers works well for the 300WSM. Jay

Good advice!

Reloader

With norma brass, 180 accubonds, WLRM primers, and H4350 I shot a 0.22" 3 shot group 4 days ago. I have talked to many people that say H4350 just outperforms IMR 4350 in the 300 WSM. Don't know why, but the two do act a bit different.

I have data for IMR 4350 that goes as high as 66.5 grains,(hornady data,3,000 fps). In my Browning, I have to push the limit to get accuracy. You need to do more load workups than just 2 loads.

I found the lower,(recommended starting loads), to be a waste of time and components. My favorite powders are; AA XMR-4350, R-19 and H 4831SC. Favorite bullet is Hornady interbonds in 165 and 180 grains.

Does anyone have any reloading experience with barnes 3X in i80 gr in the 300WSM?

Sprig

No experiance in the WSM, but in my WIN mag I shoot 180 TSX, but seat them only .030 of the lands. If I go out to .050, the groups opened up.

My gun likes the following 300 WSM loads-

180 gr Hornady Interbonds ahead of 66 gr. of Win 760 powder

180 gr Speer Grand Slams ahead of 65 gr of Win 760.

WLRM primers in both cases.