300 wsm- 180 gr or 200 gr?

[roymunson]

I have a moose/grizzly combo coming up this fall and want to work up a load in my 300WSM. Guide said he likes his 180 gr TTSX and is happy with that. I figured thats where I'll start. But was wondering if anyone recommended anything heavier like an ELD-X in 200 or 212?

I know the wsm traditionally likes a lighter bullet than the standard win mag, but didn't know if it's going to make a big difference if we're going to be shooting at 200-300 yards max.

I did a load workup on my 7 rem mag for a muley hunt and killed a deer with it, was pretty gratifying. I'm looking forward to working on something like this as well.

 

[ScreamingPotato]

I can't speak to load development, but I wouldn't shoot a moose or grizz with an ELD-X. I watched my son shoot a 200gr ELD-X into the neck of a big bull Nilgai and barely phased it. I love them for deer though, in lighter versions of course.

 

[A382DWDZQ]

180 TTSX would be a good choice. It will expand really well because it is one of the softer TTSX bullets, and it will stay together to give great penetration at the same time. I think the 190 and 200 LRX would be good options also, but the 180 will have more energy out past 200 yards if you were comparing a max load across the three of them. I agree with @ScreamingPotato on not using the ELD-X or other long range bullets.

 

[beerbucksducks]

I load 200 grain Partitions for my 300 wsm, that would be my choice.


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[roymunson]

Ttsx treated me well this fall. Passed thru actually. I have no reason to change. Just looking for a the best option

I have some 180 gr accubonds too but have heard some real world stories where folks were not impressed

 

[bmart2622]

Ive shot lots of elk with Accubonds and never had a problem

 

[wind gypsy]

I think any of them would work fine Roy. In a short action WSM id lean more towards the 168 TTSX over the 180 if you're going barnes. They are damn near the same BC and that 180 has to get stuffed way down into the case so you are going to get better external ballistics with the 168 and I'd bet better terminal ballistics with the increased velocity impacts too. Since it's a barnes I don't see a need for additional weight for any perceived penetration benefits.

I primarily shoot 200eldx out of my 300wsm mostly for a better BC. They have worked fine, might be a little splashy on a moose. A lot of the guys i've talked to with a bunch of griz under their belts have given me the impression they don't need a very stout bullet and something that makes a wider wound channel (I.E. lead) may be preferable. My outfitter had no qualms about me using a 6.5 SAUM on brooks range griz.

Who are you hunting with?

 

[roymunson]

Hidden AK, Tony is buying the outfit from what I’ve heard.

 

[hunting1]

190 H CX for me. I have a lot of H4831sc and it is awesome with 190's, but I would go with whichever 180 or 200 that is the most accurate.

 

[Legend]

If you go over 180grain in the 300wsm you are just taking away case capacity. Unless you have a custom throat and magazine.

 

[Wrench]

For what you are doing, I'd run a 180 or 200 partition and never worry a bit. No risk of over or under velocity. No on game performance issues and inside the 500 yard line....probably more accurate than boat tails.

You're not likely to shoot too far for your intended game....but you do want piece of mind should things get sporty.

There's a place for all bullets and tough critters at modest distance from 2700+fps guns is where the partition belongs.

 

[t_carlson]

I like heavy bullets most of the time, so I shoot 200’s in mine.

Nosler Accubond or Partition would be my first choices. Never killed anything with an ELD, but based off of what I’ve seen my hunting partner shoot with them, I wouldn’t want them for grizzly or moose.

 

[B23]

I don't know that a lot of people have shot them much but what about the Norma 180 Bondstrike?

 

[Wright406]

shorter barrel 180s-190s, longer barrels or a long action 300wsm 190gr and up.

 

[snowtoy83]

I don't know that a lot of people have shot them much but what about the Norma 180 Bondstrike?

I have 2 blacktails and a bear using them from this year. Seemed to perform like an accubond so far. Will continue to use them

 

[rootacres]

I would use a bonded or mono for your application. My 300 WSM liked 180gr Accubonds. . 180gr TTSX would be a good option in my opinion, I also think Hammers would do well. Im not sure I would go on that hunt with an ELDX or Berger.

*no hate, Ive had great results taking elk with Bergers. Id just prefer a mono/bonded bullet for grizz.

 

[TheHammer]

175lrx get the velocity in that 3100 + range and it’ll be very very deadly

 

[Shadow Illude]

180 TTSX worked like a champ in my Tikka, and for what you’re targeting, without trying to go long range, is what I would use again.

 

[Jimss]

I'd likely take a look at 180 grain nosler partitions. I've had great luck with 150 grain noslers but may need a chunk more lead for grizz and moose if you keep the distance shorter.

 

[roymunson]

Good stuff fellas.

My plan is 180 Gr TTSX unless they won't shoot well. But I've messed around a little bit and they seem to be doing pretty well with H4350 thus far.