Range Report decent 300 win mag box ammo

[Cncjerry]

I am shooting inexpensive Remington core lokt 150gr and Winchester 180 gr power point as I get used to the gun, etc.

What would be a decent ammo for target shooting that would be a few notches above the hunting ammo? We plan to reload the 300's as things progress (after my brother sold the dies for that round saying he would never shoot it again). I would like to stay under $50 per box retail, probly prefer 150 or 165gr. Distances out to 300 for now.

Thanks.

 

[bohem]

150-165 in a 300WM leaves you with little in terms of match grade ammo, high dollar hunting ammo will be loaded there.

With that caliber you're doing yourself a major disservice limiting to that bullet weight.

Hornady makes a very good match ammo with the 178 Amax

Hornady and Black Hills both make an excellent long range match ammo. Hornady uses their 195gr BTHP Match bullet and Black Hills uses the 190 SMK

The BC on the Hornady is a good bit higher in practice (the Sierra published BC on the 190 is too high). The Hornady is about 0.545-0.55 G1 and the Sierra is about 0.51 IIRC and I see the same speed from both loads from my 26" barrel.

Price is comparable around $35/box (if you can find it now) and the brass for both is good to save for reloading. I would not hesitate to take medium sized game like deer (mule included) with either bullet from that chambering.

 

[Cncjerry]

The only reason I mentioned the 165 range is my son is a pretty good shot and finds the kick from the 180gr ammo a little too much. I was hoping to stay around 165 for 3-400yds. If I need to go to 180 then that's fine for me and appreciate the pointers.

 

[bohem]

OK, I understand.

I believe that Remington makes some Reduced Recoil loads for the 300 WM for youth hunter/shooter use. I'm sure it will be expensive though, since it is a boutique application.

The factory Hornady 178 and 195 ammo isn't bad to shoot, my wife doesn't mind it with a brake on the rifle though the report/concussion is quite notable.

A brake threaded onto the muzzle would be a good way to tame the recoil and step into better ammo and much better long range capability.

 

[Cncjerry]

I am going to put a brake on the next barrel. We were out today and my 15yr old can really shoot. He went 3 for 3 with clay birds at 200 and punched them cleanly each time.

I'll pickup some 178's and 195's at your recommendation and see how they fly. I didn't notice much difference between the 150s and 180s myself and maybe if I just put the heavier bullets in the 150 box he wont notice.

I am going to pickup a reloading setup for the .300s this weekend so maybe all this is a waste of time but if I can get decent ammo for 40 per box that will help as well.

Thanks again.


Jerry

 

[Blackstone]

Black Hills 190's are superb in a .300 Win. Mag.
It is well worth it to get a brake for the barrel.
You will shoot more and enjoy it more and so will your son.

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Why are people shooting <190 grain bullet in a 300 WM? If recoil is a problem make the rifle heavier. If relaoding lower the velocity. It doesn't have to be 3000 fps for crying out loud not mention it is just going to eventually ruin the barrel sooner than you think. I shoot a 13 pound .300H&H [MENTION=11910]280[/MENTION]0 fps 190 SMK. The kick my be quicker than a 8 pound .308 but the energy is about the same.