300WSM Bullet Data

[Engrmikl]

I have an FN SPR in 300 wsm, 24' Brux MTU barrel that was true up I hope properly(Depends on who you talk to)
I have always used reloads that someone else had made for me but just bought all the gear to start my own reloading. The rounds I have been using have been WIn brass with a Berger 220 grain. Not sure the charge weight or primer but they shoot damn good, 8-10 inches at 500 yards. Its the shooter not the weapon.
The question is what is better staying with the heavy bullet or coming down to 175-180. I see by the data that the smaller bullets have a higher speed.
Thanks in advance for the help

 

[jbailey]

If this is for 500yds, you don't need the big fancy 220gr Berger (not sure I have heard of this bullet however, I know they have 200, 210, 215 and 230gr, but don't know about the 220). I would think that their 185gr HPBT or Hybrid would do the 500yd trick nicely and save yourself some recoil and come-up on the scope. Best of luck!

 

[Engrmikl]

Well I went back through my emails to check and can not find the invoice. I was just going by what I thought the guy told me. I am going to try and call him when I get home(In Germany working) I have picked up some 175,180
,210 and 220 SMKs to play around with. The 500 yards is just what I have was able to shoot at the time. If going farther would the larger bullet be better or still the 185s. I have 500 once fired from mine and bought 1000 virgin Winchester last year before everything went missing from everyones stock rooms.