Hi All and thanx for an excellent forum. I just got my 300wm and i have shot 100 rounds so far with the new barrel,(shoot and polish) :-) Is there anyone here who can recommend a good bullet for long range, 500+ and a load for it ?
Today, my rifle is accurate with the 155grs Hornady A-Max at 100meter, but might it be to light for long range shooting ?
I have ordered sierra 220grs because i have this idea that a heavy bullet is better at long distances. Is It ?
Anyone with some perspectives on this subject ?
All reply's are welcome
Posts: 64 | Location: Norway | Registered: 07 March 2004
210 JLK or Berger bullets are always mentioned when talking long range shooting and 300WM. I would think that 200 gr Sierra Matchkings would be good also.
I don't have personal experience shooting at those ranges; that's just what I've read. Hopefully, some of the long range guys will answer. (You might try looking around at the sniper forums or long range hunting forums also.)
Posts: 117 | Location: Tumwater, Washington | Registered: 13 January 2002
High BC, which generally are heavy, bullets are needed for the ranges your are contemplating. Those SMk 220s are good at 2600+ fps.
My advice is to try the 190 gr Sierra Match King with Alliant's RL22 powder. Max pressure should occur somewhere between 73.5 and 76.0 gr depending on barrel and chamber characteristics. Best accuracy should be near the max pressure load. Expect 2900 fps or better from a 24" barrel. If you are molying bore and bullets you might gain a few fps with your accuracy load.
Good Luck, and keep us all informed on the progress.
Rick
Posts: 285 | Location: Alabama | Registered: 01 June 2003
Yeah, i know that, it's against the law where i hunt to use other than ekspanding bullets on big game. My bullet for the 300wm is 180grs scirrocco, i even can try nosler bal.tip, but scirrocco is the preferred. In 338wm i use A-Frame with good results.
Posts: 64 | Location: Norway | Registered: 07 March 2004
Quote: Try the 200 Sierra MK and the 200 Accubond. I use the MK for paper/hillside and the Accubond for meat. Both shoot VERY well with Reloader 22.
Gabe
Thanks for the reply
Today i have ordered accubond and ballistic tip in 180grs. I already have a order for 220 grs SMK. I just hope i can get good grouping with some of the nosler bullets to use in moosehunting.
Posts: 64 | Location: Norway | Registered: 07 March 2004
