300 wsm Long Range Load

[deerkiller]

That's interesting. I guess that I could have read up on that. I wonder how that works if the Hammer bullet I'd be using is a lighter, say sub-180 grain, 30 cal bullet and you can't count on the weight of the bullet to carry through (literally) despite lack of weight retention. I just can't load heavy (long) bullets in my 300 WSM that has a SAAMI spec throat/chamber/mag (whatever it is). Thanks for the input.

google Hammer Bullets and read their entire pages as they appear to have done a ton of R & D on the design - It impressed me enough to pony up for 2 different cal. tryouts …… "frangible" vs. mono's isn't the argument with me so much as LEAD vs. COPPER as there is a lot of science yet to be openly revealed on a LEAD bullet traveling to and through animals I eat (Broz, this does NOT mean I don't believe you) and "who" knows ?? they may come up with something bad about copper too before the discussion's over

 

[ckleeves]

If your loading around magazine length restrictions try the Berger classic hunters. Both the 168 and the 185 have shot excellent in the 300 WSM’s with short boxes that I have loaded for. It sounds like you have tried but a 215 will almost end up with the ogive inside the case mouth if your stuck under 2.90 coal.


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[Benjblt]

If your loading around magazine length restrictions try the Berger classic hunters. Both the 168 and the 185 have shot excellent in the 300 WSM’s with short boxes that I have loaded for. It sounds like you have tried but a 215 will almost end up with the ogive inside the case mouth if your stuck under 2.90 coal.


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Yes, that's the problem I have. Actually the 180 Accubonds are shooting better with H4350. . about a 1/2" group. So I'd be good on elk out to 850 yds with the energy. I would have liked one of those heavier, longer bullets but the back of the bullet is practically going to be touching the primer.

 

[Benjblt]

google Hammer Bullets and read their entire pages as they appear to have done a ton of R & D on the design - It impressed me enough to pony up for 2 different cal. tryouts …… "frangible" vs. mono's isn't the argument with me so much as LEAD vs. COPPER as there is a lot of science yet to be openly revealed on a LEAD bullet traveling to and through animals I eat (Broz, this does NOT mean I don't believe you) and "who" knows ?? they may come up with something bad about copper too before the discussion's over

They are very interesting. I think I'm going to try some out for next season. Probably in the 173 to 166 grain range.