The more I shoot my new .300 WSM the more I like it. I've only shot 180 grain MRX bullets out of it, but it's extremely accurate. I was wondering though, from those who have shot them, if the 130 grain TTSX bullets do any good out of this cartridge?

Thanks

I can't vouch for the 130's, but the 150 gr. TTSX's and the 165 gr. TSX's shoot well in my 300 WSM

Bob

150 gr. TTSX-300 WSM



165 gr. TSX-300 WSM

Dthfrmby,

I do not have direct experience with 130 gr. bullets in the 300 WSM. However having said that I have 30+ kills with my favorite 300 WSM, using 150 gr bullets.
A couple thoughts.
It is my understanding that the 300 WSM was designed for bullets 150 gr. and up.
Velocity of 130 gr. bullets out of a WSM, unless its downloaded would most likely preclude using any cup and core, standard bullet.
Chances are you would be launching a 130 grainer at between 3400 and 3550 fps. That velocity at less than a couple hundred yards is going to result in a lot of blood shot meat.
If you are paper punching at short range, maybe no problem. Long range it would seem a heavier bullet with better sectional density would be better on both game and targets.
Best
GWB

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I do not have direct experience with 130 gr. bullets in the 300 WSM. However having said that I have 30+ kills with my favorite 300 WSM, using 150 gr bullets.
A couple thoughts.
It is my understanding that the 300 WSM was designed for bullets 150 gr. and up.
Velocity of 130 gr. bullets out of a WSM, unless its downloaded would most likely preclude using any cup and core, standard bullet.
Chances are you would be launching a 130 grainer at between 3400 and 3550 fps. That velocity at less than a couple hundred yards is going to result in a lot of blood shot meat.
If you are paper punching at short range, maybe no problem. Long range it would seem a heavier bullet with better sectional density would be better on both game and targets.

+1. The 130s would launch faster and give you a flatter trajectory initially. But the heavier bullets will "catch up" about the time it starts to really matter.

LWD

I just noticed Barnes is making factory ammunition for this caliber with the 165 grain TTSX bullet. Probably is a better bet.

Remember gents, with Barnes you normally "step down" 1 common weight size to make up for the added length of a pure copper bullet. Going by that theory, these 130 TTSX should be about the same length as a C&C 150gr.

Federal loads it at 3500fps, very fast. In 300 Wby, the same bullet is only going 150fps faster, and the Win Mag is right at 3500 as well.