I'm surprised the .243 and 6mm guys talking bout shot placement haven't shown up on this thread talking bout how many big bulls they have taken at 600+ yards
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Originally posted by muzzlebrake View PostI'm surprised the .243 and 6mm guys talking bout shot placement haven't shown up on this thread talking bout how many big bulls they have taken at 600+ yards
On a serious note, I'd pick the .300 Win Mag for two reasons: ammo availability and the ability to shoot heavier bullets. For longer ranges moving up to something like the 200 grain Accubond or GameKing gives you better energy and less wind drift. The WSM case is too compact for bullets over 180 grains. You lose too much powder space.
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Originally posted by LWD View PostNot everyone can take an elk at 600 yards with a .22 Hornet.
On a serious note, I'd pick the .300 Win Mag for two reasons: ammo availability and the ability to shoot heavier bullets. For longer ranges moving up to something like the 200 grain Accubond or GameKing gives you better energy and less wind drift. The WSM case is too compact for bullets over 180 grains. You lose too much powder space.
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168 is the heaviest I load for my 300WSM and still keep the velocity I want. Case necks are too short and freebore on some guns are not long enough plus the magazine won't allow much more length. With 300 Win mag you can go up to 220 gr easy enough and still get full power and fit in the mag well.
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I personally would not have any heartburn about shooting elk with the 7mm-08 and a good bullet. I have seen what they can do on big animals. On elk I would keep it 300 yards or so with the 7mm-08. I’m very certain that if you can kill them with a sharp stick then a 7mm bullet will do just fine.
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Originally posted by docmay View PostI personally would not have any heartburn about shooting elk with the 7mm-08 and a good bullet. I have seen what they can do on big animals. On elk I would keep it 300 yards or so with the 7mm-08. I’m very certain that if you can kill them with a sharp stick then a 7mm bullet will do just fine.
I’m thinking hard on using it next year. Will be trying out some 140 Accubonds.
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I went through all this last year, ended up with a Hell's Canyon Speed in 300 WSM. I like the short action for weight and OAL reduction and the WSM is plenty fast. The HCS is light enough but not too light and comes with a mild factory brake if you want one or just keep the thread protector on it. It's a nice rifle but not super high end so I don't feel weird about kicking it around in the mountains. Factory trigger is pretty good and the coating should keep the rust at bay.Last edited by justletmein; 11-03-2021, 10:38 AM.
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