Jan 14, 2018 #2 Firstly - 300 WSM has a case capacity of approx. If you wanted to hunt long range, I would opt for the .300. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by appalachian hunter, Feb 11, 2015. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > appalachian hunter Member. LA50SHOOTER Sworn To Protect The Constitution. 1; 2; 3; Next. The power of both is within 100 ft.-lbs, trajectory at 300 yds are within 2 inches of each other, the .338 Win. dewman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join Date: May 2012; Posts: 2984; Share Tweet #2. Minuteman. Mag. Tags: None. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. The WSM, in the proper loadings, is pretty close to a 300 win mag. More . (which you can read all about on this 7mm vs. 300 Win. by 13 percent and the Win. I chronographed the 338-300 wsm and it was the equal of the 338 gibbs, 338-06 AI. May 28, 2020 #1 Hi Crew: This is my first post in this forum, though I have been reading Sniper's Hide posts for years … I'm a reloader in training and would look forward to the challenge. Mag. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. SAUM) By Chuck Hawks. Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare. Mag. Latest. Minuteman. AH ambassador. The 300 is an awesome cartridge, I liked the weight to BC options in the 7mm range. Snyd. BRICKBURN. The short, fat 300 WSM, released on an unsuspecting public in the second year of the 21st century, boosts that slightly to 3,010 fps and 3,621 f-p. out to 500 yds, the catch is the .338 has more kick. SUBSCRIBE. Next Last. The 338 win mag is by far the superior performer of these two. .300 Win. Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight: Accuracy: $1,999: 3. Ruger's M77 compacts might be also. Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+ . Mag., 6.5 Rem. The title says it a lot on this particular thread. The new 338 Ruger Short mag seems like it has the potential to be a better all around cartridge for short actions than the 325WSM. I know that the Remington model 7 is chambered for the WSM family, for example. Q. Quigley76 Private. It fits actions designed for 30-06-length cartridges. Other actions and … So a .300 Winchester Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3520 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .45-70 Government round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 2270 pounds over the same one foot distance. Mag. My plan is to use it for bear and elk hunting. I already have a 270 winchester and didn't feel the 300 mags had enough advantage over it. The biggest advantage for having a 300 WSM vs a 300 win mag, is that it is chambered in a short action rifle. Joined: Nov 14, 2007 Messages: 13,146. 04-15-2018, 11:44 AM. The 300 WSM is a rebated rim, short-action round that fits 308-length rifle actions. Maybe the .300wsm case capacity is affected by the 180gr bullets vs. the 165, but after looking into bullets BC for my .300win mag, I saw no reason to shoot 165gr over 180grs, so my belief is why shoot 165 out of a .300 win mag, or any .300, but perhaps there are better reasons for other cartridges to shoot the 165. Win. Next Last. The first true commercial short magnum was the .350 Remington Magnum, introduced in 1965 by Remington. Go. 300 win mag vs 338 win mag vs 7 rem mag. Head to Head: .300 Win. retains at 500 yards. Mag. 1 of 2 Go to page. The 300 Win Mag can put the same energy on target at out to 600 yards, nearly twice the distance. Tags: None. It might sound crazy, but these two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow member. Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker: Durability: $899-Sale: 4. If you are shooting at greater than 1200 meters, .300 Win Mag is the best bet. Winchester Model 70 Super Grade: Quality: $1,599 : 2. vs. .300 Wby. Mag. If you've got two .30 cals, this one is easy - go for the bigger boomer with a heavier bullet, just in case you go after something BIG - get the .338 WM. One other stipulation is if you prefer to hunt with an AR-frame weapon. .308 Win. The 6.5mm Remington Magnum followed it the next year. By Ron Spomer. BMW. Closer than that, 6.5 Creedmoor is a better option. Thread starter born2kill; Start date Jun 8, 2013; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . Mike had taken a very handsome buck, with horns in the shape of a heart … The .300 Winchester Magnum—that belted affair based on a shortened Holland and Holland case—was released in 1963 as the last in a quartet of cartridges that redefined magnum performance to the masses. load in the same weight rifle will come back with 24.3 foot-pounds at 13.2 fps. would probaly get the nod for penetration because it fires heavier bullets, ammo availability is probaly in favor of the Win. has many outdated design characteristics, starting with the entirely unnecessary belt and including its quite-short neck, which (in theory more than practice) provides a marginal grip on the bullet and can potentially allow concentricity inconsistencies. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Head to Head: .300 Win. They do make a .338-win mag in LH, but it is a little longer and a little heavier. 300RCM Vs 338RCM Vs 300 Win Mag Vs 300 WSM ??? Either way, just keep an eye on the mag box length for the rifle you choose. The 300 WSM has been stacking up a reputation as a very accurate cartridge for bullets up to 180-190 grain. C. Top 5 .300 Win Mag Rifles. Latest. 1; 2; Next . and 300 WSM popped up -- well, I guess Remington couldn't resist jumping in. I can pretty much get anything I want (If my bank account allows it), any time I want. Because … Mag: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy. Win mag. Joined: Feb 18, 2013 Messages: 16. want you guys opinion on all 3 please.....im getting a new rifle and i want something strong...allreay have a 30-30 for deers and … 1; 2; Next. Ultimately, the prototype .338 WSM proved ineffective, generating velocities 100fps less than the .338 Winchester Magnum. Finally.Good jump. Why is the choice only those two ? We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. I am at a purely brainstorming stage so any info is greatly appreciated. Using a fat, 404 Jeffery case 2.850" long with the 30-degree shoulder pushed well forward, Remington engineers were able to beat the case capacity of the 300 Wby. Mag; 7mm WSM ; Show Items Show Items: Rebate (3) New Items (1) On Sale (2) By Brand By Brand. It bettered the velocity of the benchmark .30-06 Springfield by over 200 … Post author By Adriel; Post date August 3, 2012; 8 Comments on 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag; Just as a foreword: this is a totally bunk comparison. Lifetime titanium benefactor. Mag..300 WSM.300 Remington Ultra Mag.30-30 Win..303 Brit..308 Win..30-06 Sprg..338 Lapua Magnum.45/70 Gov’t; 6.5 Creedmoor; 7.62x39; 7mm-08; 7mm Rem. Contributor. is a classic “standard-length” cartridge based on the belted 375 H&H Magnum case. Maybe even Remington's SAUM's for fun. Survival. Recoil can indeed become a factor, however, so this should be considered. Aug 4, 2010 1,461 0 32 Cleveland, OH. vs. .300 WSM. As far as caliber you might see a difference of about 300fps between the 300 wby,win mag,and wsm.The wby is an expensive rd to buy,the win mag will probly be easiest to find,and all things being eqaul the wsm normally has less felt recoil. The .338 did not achieve the criteria required of the WSM’s which were designed to match the performance of existing magnums in short action rifles. I hand load and after looking at various bullet manufacturers the 338 hunting bullets seemed to be more efficient than the 300's. Mag. WSM vs 300. More Guns. Moderator. The 340 wby will shoot just as accurate as anything else with velocities in bullets up to 250 grains very close to the ultramags. But if you are going 1,000 plus consistently, I would look into a 7 wsm or 7 saum. A 300 Win Mag firing a 210 Berger VLD hunting bullet at 2900 fps will have enough energy to kill a deer at past 1200 yards and an elk at just past 900 yards. Mag. By Ron Spomer. Super moderator. Go. 300 WSM vs. .300 WIN MAG..... Thread starter Gunner66; Start date Jan 15, 2016; Prev. vs. 338. That said, I'm a fan of pretty much all of the 30's; having used the 308 Win, 30-06, 300 Win Mag and 300 Wby Mag a great deal over 30-some odd years. These are short action calibers, designed to work through .308 Winchester length actions. 1 of 2 Go to page. 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag. Mag. May 23, 2020 36 9. Again the 338 Win Mag is more popular than the 325 WSM. Plus your lack of reloading means you can buy more rounds for the 300 WSM than your current cartridge. Sell me on a 300 WSM vs. 300 WM vs. 300 PRC for Hunting. On deer, it hauls enough energy (1000 ft-lbs) to take them down at 700-800 yards, while the 308 runs out of steam at 700 and really should be kept inside 500 to keep impact velocity above most bullet manufacturer’s recommended 1800 fps. Mag., .270 WSM, .300 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 Rem. 300. Drilling for Oil in the … For competition shooting, we recommend 6.5 Creedmoor. Tikka Whitetail Hunter 338 Win mag Winchester Model 70 300 Win mag Any thoughts on the rifles would be great to. Opening morning in Wyoming proved to be as picturesque as I imagined it; my pal Mike Ruella and I were teamed up with a competent guide, there were antelope everywhere, and the weather was perfect. If you run a longer high BC bullet in the 300 WSM you are going to run into space issues. They are both belted … This is 2016. Hunting. Is There A Real Difference, Or will The 300Win Mag Still Be King Of The Hill? PX Member. The 250 grain bullet (I prefer a Nosler Partition) from the 338 Win Mag is very serious medicine. May 3, 2019. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . Mag., wind drift is within 3 in. Go. Savage Arms 110BA Stealth Evolution: Tactically styled: $1,519: 5. You can find the WSM in some fairly compact rifles. AMERICAN EAGLE (1) BARNAUL (1) BARNES (1) BERGER BULLETS (1) FEDERAL AMMUNITION (15) HERTERS (2) … I went with the 338 win mag R1. More. What say You! Joined Aug 5, 2010 Messages … Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . Thread ... specifically between the 300 WSM and the 300 Norma Mag. Mag. The difference that matters to elk hunters — as well as moose and bear hunters — is the 300 foot-pounds more energy the 338 Win. 300 Win Mag vs 308 . Joined Jun 7, 2013 Messages 32. Jun 8, 2013 #1 B. born2kill Active Member. Richter, Tanks, Bob Nelson 35Whelen and 2 others. Hunting. Survival. .300 Winchester Magnum vs. Hornady .300 PRC Although I love it, in pure technical terms I’m forced to admit the .300 Win. I haven't had a chance to hold one yet, so maybe I'd like it as much. Mag. The 300 Win. The specs on a standard rem 700 SA mag box is around 2.865”. The .260 is going to be much more pleasant to shoot than the magnum calibers. 04-15-2018, 11:27 AM. All in stock as of 5/5/2020 from providers linked to below. 300 WSM vs 300 Norma Mag Varminter?? Mag. I just wrapped up a 7mm WSM build after selling my 300 WSM. Jan 18, 2016 #21 Well you never stated why you wanted them or their intended use. Swift Chief Bagel Technician. Thread starter Quigley76; Start date May 28, 2020; Tags 300prc 300wm 300wsm hunting; Forums. All three are very good rounds but do not get enough velocity for serious long range work. Rifle: Top Feature: MSRP: 1. SAUM, 7mm Rem. If you like to hunt with AR style weapons, 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice. Gold $$ Contributor. Reactions: C.W. TexasEd, Mar 19, 2009 #1. Any comparison of the above needs to include the 300 WSM as well. Mag. September 27, 2019. Bolt Action Rifles. 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