With so many new cartridges coming out many may have an ever harder challenge to survive. I'd love to have such a handy rifle, but wouldn't that short of a barrel put it more on par with a 30-06 or 308 load? The first is Bill Schraders 2005 single target Heavy Gun score record of 100-6X. Rifle build is: - Mack Brothers Evo Ti action - Proof carbon 24" 1:10 light sendero chambered by PVA - Mesa Altitude stock - Mesa DBM - 300 wsm accurate mags. Let me know your thoughts on barrel and twist rate. WSM's short fat cartridge design allows more of the powder column to ignite before the projectile exits the casing which increases barrel length efficiency. Leaning toward the 300 win mag vs. building up another 308. We do not make pre-fits for ANY lever action including Winchester, Marlin, Ruger #1 or #3, Savage 99's. etc. For highly efficient and consistent powder burning, the .300 WSM has a short-fat powder column geometry, a concept revered by accuracy-obsessed benchrest shooters for nearly three decades. Note that in this video it is stated that the Savage 17 WSM BMag for 2015 has changed from a 1:9" twist to a 1:8" twist. The .300 Winchester Short Magnum was introduced in 2000. These videos appear to vindicate the 17 WSM as an accurate varmint round capable of taking prairiedogs out to 300 yards. The barrel is free-floating up to the point where the barrel tapers down forward from the receiver and has an additional 2in of support from the stock, a wise design feature on this heavy-barrelled model, especially as the stock itself is relatively light and hollow. I can tell you that the WSM line of calibers were designed with a 21" barrel in mind. Which gets you H4831sc, superformance, maybe 7828, RL23, and Hybrid 100v. The 215s at 2900 will be just marginally stable. Normally, developing loads for the .30-caliber magnums with varmint-weight bullets was a painful slog through inconsistencies, but the .300 WSM was very well behaved with 110- and 130-grain bullets. and chopped the barrel down in one-inch increments as they previously did with the .308 Winchester. The only effect that spinning a bullet faster possibly has is it will have slightly more spin drift, which most people can't tell anyways and if you can it's something you can figure. 304 4 Image (s) Kimber 8400 SuperAmerica 300 WSM NIB! 62 grains of H4350 and gets 2700 fps. Shame they all arent more popular. JavaScript is disabled. I just feel like velocity starts to nose dive beyond those weights and you wont really gain much benefit going that heavy. My Wife has been in the hospital. I recently acquired a custom 300 wsm and for my intended uses would like to run heavier bullets. It barely tapers over its 1.464-inch length to the start of its 35-degree shoulder. What speed and what powder (and barrel length)? Kimber 8400 SuperAmerica 300 WSM NIB! Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. All use the H&H .532-inch diameter head and .511-inch diameter body. Exclusive deals, discounts, new product launches, coupon codes and more. Not sure if thats true but if it is its not enough to notice. Howa-Legacy HS PRECISION 300 WIN TAN/BK THREADED BARREL $ 902.99. Fax: +1-866-534-3097 I chopped the barrel to 20 inches and will get it cerrakoted and dropped in a nice Caron fiber stock and put a fixed 6 power scope on it and use it as a woods rifle and lightweight pack gun. Introduced in 2000 and chambered in short, light Browning and Winchester rifles, the .300 Winchester Short Magnum demonstrated a remarkably accurate ability to duplicate .300 Win. Chambering: .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Christensen Arms Ridgeline 300 WSM Bolt-Action Rifle with Green, Black and Tan Stock and Burnt Bronze Cerakote FInish. Source (s): Reloading data at Accurate Powder. Introduced in 2005, the .325 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM)described abovewas the fourth and final cartridge to join the industry-changing WSM series. Might try it again without the HBN. Christensen Arms Summit TI 300 Win Mag Bolt Action Rifle $5,499.99 Tikka T3x Lite .300 Win Mag Bolt Action Rifle 24.3" Barrel 3 Rounds Synthetic St. $747.50 Proof Research Elevation MTR 300 Win Mag Bolt Action Rifle TFDE $3,266.40 Howa Carbon Stalker 300 Win Mag Bolt Action Rifle $1,082.22 Winchester missed that boat with the WSM family. JavaScript is disabled. Somewhere between hunter/varmint and bench/target. With the current industry-wide climate, please allow for 5-7 days of processing time before shipment. FeMan Gold $$ Contributor Dec 23, 2016 #14 One of my favorite hunting rifles is a Tikka T3 in 300 wsm. The involved rifle and ammo details are as follows, as quoted from AccurateShooter.com: Action: Borden BRMXD drop port Brand: Christensen Arms. You want to shoot 220-240 gr bullets, move to a dedicated cartridge that has the powder capacity to push them 2800-2900. A little less 308 barrel length to equal a 300 RCM compact shorty. JavaScript is disabled. Features Designed specifically for the 17 Win. reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply return the item within 30 days of Buy Benelli USA Rifle Barrels online now at the official Benelli USA factory Gear Store. Added features include a stainless steel heavy barrel, rugged synthetic stock, compact action, center-feed rotary magazine, matte blued barrel and soft rubber butt pad. So if one can simply plug the ears and wear good hearing protection while on a hunt, and assuming one`s hearing is still very good, the . I am considering a 300 win mag and I realize y'all are speaking on the WSM. Front Rest: Sinclair Competition with 4 Edgewood bag Forgetting about recoil and the incredible amount of muzzle blast, what would that do to velocity? Learn how your comment data is processed. Price reduced from $700. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 200 gr (13 g) SP. I'm running a 190 ABLR with 60.5 grains of RL16 @ 2836 ft/s (23" barrel, A-Bolt II). I recently acquired a custom 300 wsm and for my intended uses would like to run heavier bullets. Yep short action mag bf. Sign up for Hinterland news, exclusive offers, sales and giveaways. What other powder do you have at your disposal? The record-pending group was measured at the NBRSA match using Ballistic-X software, and found to have a spread of just 2.680. For your bullet weights, I would suggest 1-10, or 1-11.25. Sighted in only. Let me know your thoughts on barrel and twist rate. Also Im very tired of getting set up for a new caliber. Please contact us for special order item lead times. Optics: Vortex Golden Eagle 15-60x52mm It may not display this or other websites correctly. Im happy with that speed. The 210 accubond has taken plenty of heavy bodied rocky elk and South Texas Nilgai. Notify Me When Available. You could purchase the WSM calibers in a 26" Browning M-1000 Eclipse or the 24" Winchester Coyote which were both heavy barrel rifles. I really like this wsm round, I like the mag so much I ordered a 300 WM 28 " bull barrel cut for a FTE badger brake, want to get the heavies moving a bit faster. Im glad it worked out for you. 3 days. CZ-USA CZ 600 Alpha 300 Win Mag 3+1 Cap 24" Black Aluminum Rec Black Serrated Grip Zones Synthetic S $ 642.49. . I purposely wanted to shoot 200-215 gr bullets in mine. N570 was also mentioned. . There isn't a cartridge in that class where RL26 shouldn't be the first option. Maybe even the .270. This was later tightened to 1:12" for long range shooting, which works very well with bullets weighing 40-60 grains, the usual .22 centerfire bullet weight range. How many octogenarians do you know who you think could pull this off? Apparently they are good enough to be effective at long range one way or another. Features 20" barrel chambered for .223, .243 or .308. . Also wanting to shoot 165-190 gr bullets as I will be hunting for elk here in Wyoming. I dont mean so much to stay away from it all together. Im building it around 208 Amax for LR Texas WT and Axis/Fallow and 210 accubond for Nilgai and hardier game like gemsbok, elk, oryx, etc. Factory ammo is a thing and 2. the MV isn't exactly smoking from the PRC. Serial #: B103033. What would be the best solution to my current issue with my Savage Model 110 Long Range Hunter in 300 WSM? Product Description. No velocity was lost from 26 inches to 22 inches. Before we discuss parts I'd recommend, let's talk about the donor rifle, a Savage 10 chambered in 308 Win. The goal is to hit 2950 or better in the factory 24" barrel. That right angle gives the WSM a smidgen more case capacity, but results in a web too thin to support the case in semi-auto operation. Out of stock. diderr- where in WY are you located? We do not currently carry spare bolts for this upper, you would need to contact KAK directly. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Mag. Then the rest. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Though it is pending final approval, it appears this is the smallest 10-shot Heavy Gun group ever shot, anywhere, at 1000 yards, and . Description: This is a new, unfired and in the box Kimber 8400 SuperAmerica in the hard hitting 300 WSM. The big bullet powders I read about everyone raving on is H1000, Retumbo, RL-26, IMR7977 and IMR 8133. 1:9. Tikka JRTXE341 T3x Lite 300 WSM Caliber with 3+1 Capacity, 24.40" Barrel, Black Metal Finish & Black Stock (Full Size) MSRP: $775.00 | Your Price: $755.81 In stock (Only 6 left!) modified LR3. My gun is almost 18 lbs with the scope and it has a fte brake on it. I would have the receiver threads to opened up to 1.062" to allow for a larger barrel tenon diameter. Im doing load development as I type on a long throated 300wsm built on on tikka action. I read somewhere that for every inch you lose 50fps. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Tikka 300 Wsm Factory Take Off Barrel 24, Proof Research Carbon Fiber Pre fit Barrel Tikka T3 X CTR 300 win mag WSM 7 SAUM, Tikka Rifle Stock T3 T3x Lite Laminate OEM, Thompson Center Arms 300 Win. Local Storage seems to be disabled in your browser. Introduced in 1998. It really depends on how heavy the rifle is and if you have a brake on it or not. Chuck was shooting his .300 WSM Heavy Gun with Borden action, Krieger barrel, and Berger 220gr Hybrids. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Pt. Browning 035558246 X-Bolt Speed 300 WSM 3+1 23 in Fluted, Smoked Bronze Barrel/Rec, OVIX Camo Stock, Muzzle Brake. Caliber 300 WSM: Barrel Length 26: Overall Length 46: Length of Pull 13 5/8: Drop at Comb 11/16: Drop at Heel 1/2: Weight 7 lbs 3 oz: Magazine Capacity 3: Twist Rate 10: Barrel Finish Burnt Bronze Cerakote: Stock Finish A-TACS AU: Receiver Finish Burnt Bronze Cerakote: Chamber Finish Polished: Barrel Material Steel: Barrel Contour Heavy Sporter . This 300 Win Mag rifle is built with a heavy-contour barrel that delivers muzzle velocity and accuracy to keep your shots on target over long distances. I just sold a Steyr model S in 300 win. The only part they got right with the current trend is a short,fat straighter walled cartridge with a steep shoulder angle. Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. Chamber Specs: .337 neck with .280 freebore Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed 300 WSM Bolt-Action Rifle with A-TACS TD-X Stock and Burnt Bronze Cerakote Barrel. I shoved a 208 eldm through my idaho bull this year at 620 with the wsm. If you want to shoot the 165's you'd probably be better off just shooting a 308. JavaScript is disabled. It really comes alive in a LA, Stay with the 300WSM, what it will cost you to get into the PRC. The .300 WSM duplicates .300 Win. RL26 seems like a good candidate. Have run the same package on 300 WM and it worked great for everything in NA that I can hunt or have funds to hunt. You that the WSM line of calibers were designed with a 21 '' barrel mind... 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