300 wsm short barrel

[FLShooter293]

Was running a 20” with 165 Power Hammers at 3040 fps. Just sent the action and an 18” proof to the GS to chamber. Hoping to keep the speed up sound 3000 fps with the same bullet.

 

[ramsdude47]

Anybody regret going too short on their 300 WSM. I just bought a Tikka I’m debating where to chop it at 16.5-19.5”.

 

[Longleaf]

If I were to do it again I would go 18” instead of my 20”

 

[goathunter]

Copy. It sounds like you‘re set up. I like to mention the RCM’s from time to time because I think they are often overlooked without merit. They have attributes that are not completely understood.

I agree but can you get brass for a 300 rcm? Also limited load data

 

[shax2lex]

Follow up with some speeds for a shorte barrel. I hope it helps.

I’m just getting back from the range. I have a 20” Proof cut for a Terminus Zeus SA QC, TBAC Ultra 9 Gen 2 shooting the 175gr LRX at 2,885fps, 50mils off the lands. 64gr H4350. The rifle seems to really love it. I tried higher charges but I’m getting stupid consistency. One session of 4rd had a 4.4SD and the next 4rds had a 2.7SD. I’m done. It’s like one hole too.

I tried H4831SC in same session and I couldn’t get any speed before I was compressing it too much.

I decided I didn’t want to shoot the 200gr ELDX. They don’t penetrate like I wanted.