long range 300win round

[ZKMC15]

Nosler, 180 Grain, Accubond

 

[PONYBOY]

Under 1 MOA out of a factory rifle and and shooting factory ammo? If you want the factory ammo route looks like you got a nice combo going. I would stick with the Precision Hunter 200 grain... Is your rifle brand new? Get 200 rounds through it and I bet the group tightens even more!!

 

[stx.dead.I]

Under 1 MOA out of a factory rifle and and shooting factory ammo? If you want the factory ammo route looks like you got a nice combo going. I would stick with the Precision Hunter 200 grain... Is your rifle brand new? Get 200 rounds through it and I bet the group tightens even more!!

Yes brand new and probably 80 rounds through it so far

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[PONYBOY]

Give the Precision Hunter more time... I recently purchased an XBolt in 6.5 Creedmoor for a sheep hunt. I normally reload but wanted to go the factory route for this rig to start. I've been using the Precision Hunter 143 ELDX... Initial groups were about MOA, maybe a hair more. 300 shots later and I have .75ish all day long. I've been pinging steel out to 850 very consistently.. Pretty happy with the setup.

 

[stx.dead.I]

Give the Precision Hunter more time... I recently purchased an XBolt in 6.5 Creedmoor for a sheep hunt. I normally reload but wanted to go the factory route for this rig to start. I've been using the Precision Hunter 143 ELDX... Initial groups were about MOA, maybe a hair more. 300 shots later and I have .75ish all day long. I've been pinging steel out to 850 very consistently.. Pretty happy with the setup.

Bought 60 rds of Berger so maybe in a few years I will haha

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[dude1000]

Anyone had luck with the Berger 215 on a Sako with 11 twist or is a 180gr about maxed out?

 

[wind gypsy]

Anyone had luck with the Berger 215 on a Sako with 11 twist or is a 180gr about maxed out?

The berger 215 ammo is longer than SAAMI specs and is over 3.5" if I recall correctly. I'm not familiar with Sako magazine length but that would be a problem if it isn't better than tikkas.

You're probably pushing it in regards to twist rate but I wouldn't hesitate to try hornady precision hunter 200 gr.

 

[Lawnboi]

For those wondering the Berger 215 factory ammo is 3.6” coal, atleast the case I got of it is.

Shoots great for me, but I haven’t been able to do much with it yet.

 

[dgarrett]

Tried the 215g's in my buddies Sako..2-3 inch groups.... it would not stabilize them... and we are at 5600 foot of elevation...Tried the 190's and his rifle really liked them..1/2 inch or better groups....

 

[schnitzerphoto]

My Sako really likes the Nosler 190gr ABLR, and it has taken elk for me out to just shy of 600 yds. It consistently punches .75 MOA at 250 yds.


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[pchrisla]

My 300 (custom build) shoots 180gr Nosler AB factory loads .6 MOA. Just took an elk at 450 with that load. Kept a lot of it's weight.

 

[Dr. Rx]

Dont even think twice about a 215 Bergers terminal performance. Its the killingest bullet I have ever seen and we have taken dozen and dozens of elk from 100 yards to 1200 with them.

Would you recommend using the 215 gr on 300 WSM as a Long range option?

 

[ChrisA]

I run the 215 in my 300WSM. I also tried them in my 11 twist Brux 300WM and while they shot well on initial testing, I chickened out and went with the 210 hunting VLD.

Chris

 

[Dr. Rx]

I run the 215 in my 300WSM. I also tried them in my 11 twist Brux 300WM and while they shot well on initial testing, I chickened out and went with the 210 hunting VLD.

Chris

When you say chickened out.. are we reaching the ammos max capability and safety?

Kris

 

[ChrisA]

No, I didn't want to risk a hunt on marginal stabilization of the 215 even though I was above 11.5k feet most of the time. I live at 850' and can only get out to 600 yards on my range so i didn't know how the 215 would act beyond that.

Chris

 

[ChrisA]

I'm referring to my handloads, I've not shot factory ammo in this rifle.

Chris

 

[Dr. Rx]

Got it!

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Your Howa has a 1:10 twist rate.

Be prepared to spend some money, and time, to see which round your rifle likes the most. I do recommend thoroughly cleaning your rifle (including copper) before testing each brand of ammo.

Here are some additional commercial ammunition to take a look at (in no particular order):

1. Berger Match Grade 215 grain Hybrid (note: this may not stabilize fully in your rifle)
2. Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond Long Range 190 grain
3. Federal Premium 185 grain Berger Hybrid
4. Barnes Vor-Tx LR 190 grain
5. HSM 185 grain
6. Winchester Expedition 190 grain Accubond Long Range

 

[wind gypsy]

Would you recommend using the 215 gr on 300 WSM as a Long range option?

im not broz but it depends how long you can load it. If you’re limited to 2.86 coal it doesn’t make much sense. If you have a magazine that allows over 3” COAL they make a lot of sense.