TexasEd, Mar 19, 2009 #1. One other stipulation is if you prefer to hunt with an AR-frame weapon. Gold $$ Contributor. Ruger's M77 compacts might be also. Mag. I am at a purely brainstorming stage so any info is greatly appreciated. 1 of 2 Go to page. I just wrapped up a 7mm WSM build after selling my 300 WSM. More Guns. Joined: Nov 14, 2007 Messages: 13,146. 300 WSM vs. .300 WIN MAG..... Thread starter Gunner66; Start date Jan 15, 2016; Prev. 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. 04-15-2018, 11:27 AM. Richter, Tanks, Bob Nelson 35Whelen and 2 others. is a classic “standard-length” cartridge based on the belted 375 H&H Magnum case. The specs on a standard rem 700 SA mag box is around 2.865”. The 6.5mm Remington Magnum followed it the next year. But when the 30-378 Wby. Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight: Accuracy: $1,999: 3. It bettered the velocity of the benchmark .30-06 Springfield by over 200 … WSM vs 300. Mag. The 300 is an awesome cartridge, I liked the weight to BC options in the 7mm range. Thanks! Why is the choice only those two ? Ultimately, the prototype .338 WSM proved ineffective, generating velocities 100fps less than the .338 Winchester Magnum. May 23, 2020 36 9. 300 Winchester magnum and 338 Lapua magnum are both more than capable of taking down any game animal in North America at most any distance you’ll see them at. Mag. dewman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join Date: May 2012; Posts: 2984; Share Tweet #2. The 300 WSM has been stacking up a reputation as a very accurate cartridge for bullets up to 180-190 grain. More. Mag., wind drift is within 3 in. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . The 300 WSM is a rebated rim, short-action round that fits 308-length rifle actions. Survival. The 300 Win. But if you are going 1,000 plus consistently, I would look into a 7 wsm or 7 saum. Mag: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy. So a .270 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3170 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .300 Winchester Magnum round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 3520 pounds over the same one foot distance. Mag. Mag. 1 of 2 Go to page. would probaly get the nod for penetration because it fires heavier bullets, ammo availability is probaly in favor of the Win. BMW. load in the same weight rifle will come back with 24.3 foot-pounds at 13.2 fps. Go. Before you buy your next rifle, see how they compare. I know that the Remington model 7 is chambered for the WSM family, for example. Is There A Real Difference, Or will The 300Win Mag Still Be King Of The Hill? The 250 grain bullet (I prefer a Nosler Partition) from the 338 Win Mag is very serious medicine. I chronographed the 338-300 wsm and it was the equal of the 338 gibbs, 338-06 AI. It might sound crazy, but these two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The first true commercial short magnum was the .350 Remington Magnum, introduced in 1965 by Remington. All three are very good rounds but do not get enough velocity for serious long range work. 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. Thread ... specifically between the 300 WSM and the 300 Norma Mag. Moderator. What say You! Win mag. by Philip Massaro - Friday, March 9, 2018. I hand load and after looking at various bullet manufacturers the 338 hunting bullets seemed to be more efficient than the 300's. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. More . vs. .300 WSM. September 27, 2019. Contributor. My plan is to use it for bear and elk hunting. 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. 04-15-2018, 11:44 AM. 338 Lapua vs 300 Win Mag. Recoil can indeed become a factor, however, so this should be considered. and 300 WSM popped up -- well, I guess Remington couldn't resist jumping in. Hunting. The .260 is going to be much more pleasant to shoot than the magnum calibers. AMERICAN EAGLE (1) BARNAUL (1) BARNES (1) BERGER BULLETS (1) FEDERAL AMMUNITION (15) HERTERS (2) … Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Sell me on a 300 WSM vs. 300 WM vs. 300 PRC for Hunting. The WSM, in the proper loadings, is pretty close to a 300 win mag. If you wanted to hunt long range, I would opt for the .300. 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. Again the 338 Win Mag is more popular than the 325 WSM. 300RCM Vs 338RCM Vs 300 Win Mag Vs 300 WSM ??? C. Top 5 .300 Win Mag Rifles. The 338 win mag is by far the superior performer of these two. 300. I already have a 270 winchester and didn't feel the 300 mags had enough advantage over it. 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. Either way, just keep an eye on the mag box length for the rifle you choose. BRICKBURN. AH ambassador. SUBSCRIBE. .308 Win. Hunting. I can pretty much get anything I want (If my bank account allows it), any time I want. by Philip Massaro - Saturday, October 3, 2020. Tags: None. Tikka Whitetail Hunter 338 Win mag Winchester Model 70 300 Win mag Any thoughts on the rifles would be great to. Closer than that, 6.5 Creedmoor is a better option. 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. May 3, 2019. Drilling for Oil in the … 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. Maybe even Remington's SAUM's for fun. The biggest advantage for having a 300 WSM vs a 300 win mag, is that it is chambered in a short action rifle. Mike had taken a very handsome buck, with horns in the shape of a heart … More Guns. Mag. Mag; 7mm WSM ; Show Items Show Items: Rebate (3) New Items (1) On Sale (2) By Brand By Brand. 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 … I would recommend the 338 Win Mag over the 325 WSM, that is another caliber I own and I think it would be a awesome gun for large plains game. Survival. Finally.Good jump. Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker: Durability: $899-Sale: 4. PX Member. By Ron Spomer. Jan 14, 2018 #2 Firstly - 300 WSM has a case capacity of approx. 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. Q. Quigley76 Private. You can find the WSM in some fairly compact rifles. .300 Winchester Magnum vs. Hornady .300 PRC Although I love it, in pure technical terms I’m forced to admit the .300 Win. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . 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. Mag. Latest. .300 Win. They do make a .338-win mag in LH, but it is a little longer and a little heavier. 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. Joined Aug 5, 2010 Messages … Mag. By Ron Spomer. Mag., .270 WSM, .300 WSM, 7mm WSM, .300 Rem. It fits actions designed for 30-06-length cartridges. I went with the 338 win mag R1. out to 500 yds, the catch is the .338 has more kick. Reactions: C.W. Winchester Model 70 Super Grade: Quality: $1,599 : 2. Latest. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by appalachian hunter, Feb 11, 2015. This is 2016. Super moderator. Bolt Action Rifles. Savage Arms 110BA Stealth Evolution: Tactically styled: $1,519: 5. If you are shooting at greater than 1200 meters, .300 Win Mag is the best bet. Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow, … Head to Head: .300 Win. Go. Joined Jun 7, 2013 Messages 32. Tags: None. They are both belted … 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. Rifle: Top Feature: MSRP: 1. Thread starter born2kill; Start date Jun 8, 2013; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . 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. 300 win mag vs 338 win mag vs 7 rem mag. (which you can read all about on this 7mm vs. 300 Win. Next Last. Next Last. vs .300 Win. Other actions and … If you run a longer high BC bullet in the 300 WSM you are going to run into space issues. Head to Head: .300 Win. Mag. by 13 percent and the Win. 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. The power of both is within 100 ft.-lbs, trajectory at 300 yds are within 2 inches of each other, the .338 Win. The 300 Win Mag can put the same energy on target at out to 600 yards, nearly twice the distance. 300 WSM vs 300 Norma Mag Varminter?? Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > appalachian hunter Member. Thread starter Quigley76; Start date May 28, 2020; Tags 300prc 300wm 300wsm hunting; Forums. All in stock as of 5/5/2020 from providers linked to below. These are short action calibers, designed to work through .308 Winchester length actions. retains at 500 yards. vs. .300 Wby. Minuteman. SAUM) By Chuck Hawks. Win. LA50SHOOTER Sworn To Protect The Constitution. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter is skilled enough or should be shooting those distances. 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. 1; 2; 3; Next. For competition shooting, we recommend 6.5 Creedmoor. Swift Chief Bagel Technician. Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow member. Mag. 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. Jan 18, 2016 #21 Well you never stated why you wanted them or their intended use. Mag., 6.5 Rem. If you like to hunt with AR style weapons, 6.5 Creedmoor is the best choice. 1; 2; Next. Mag. vs. 338. Go. I'm a reloader in training and would look forward to the challenge. Any comparison of the above needs to include the 300 WSM as well. Mag. Jun 8, 2013 #1 B. born2kill Active Member. SUBSCRIBE. 81.3 (H2O) according to Q/L 300 Norma Mag … 1; 2; Next . We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. Minuteman. The 340 wby will shoot just as accurate as anything else with velocities in bullets up to 250 grains very close to the ultramags. Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+ . SAUM, 7mm Rem. Aug 4, 2010 1,461 0 32 Cleveland, OH. 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. 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. 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