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20 March 2005, 04:30
bullsprig
reloading 300WSM
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


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20 March 2005, 05:12
Jay Gorski
Reloader 22 with the 180 grainers works well for the 300WSM. Jay
20 March 2005, 05:26
AOWM
quote:
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?


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20 March 2005, 07:19
steve4102
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.
20 March 2005, 07:25
bullsprig
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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20 March 2005, 07:44
Reloader
quote:
Reloader 22 with the 180 grainers works well for the 300WSM. Jay



Good advice!

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20 March 2005, 08:14
shilen30
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.


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20 March 2005, 20:46
grizz
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.


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20 March 2005, 21:36
bullsprig
Does anyone have any reloading experience with barnes 3X in i80 gr in the 300WSM?

Sprig


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21 March 2005, 18:50
Terry Blauwkamp
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.


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23 March 2005, 05:21
douglast
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.