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200, 200+ Grain Bullets in 300 Mags for Hunting
I have a load for my 300 WBY with both or either a 180 grain Sierra Game King or a Hornady Interlock bullets. I don't remember the powder charge but that's with RL-25 powder and a CCI Mag Primer and it exits the muzzle at right at 3200 FPS
I also have a Rem. 700 SPS 30-06 that I have a load of 200 Grain Sierra Game King over 56.5 grains of IMR 4831 with a Winchester LR Primer which gives me 2600+FPS out the barrel. I have killed a hog at a range approaching 200 yards with it and she never moved in any direction but straight down when the bullet hit it in the rear and came out the front. It appears to be a very good hunting round and I believe it would work great for elk and other larger game.
But now I'm thinking to try and switch bullets and try a 200 grain in the 300. My Speer No. 9 Manual lists a 200 grain bullet at right at 3000 FPS out of the Weatherby. That's smoking speed in my book for such a big bullet. Do you think 20 grains more bullet would be worth while? Or should I stick with the 180 grain bullet at 3200 FPS?
I also have a Rem. 700 SPS 30-06 that I have a load of 200 Grain Sierra Game King over 56.5 grains of IMR 4831 with a Winchester LR Primer which gives me 2600+FPS out the barrel. I have killed a hog at a range approaching 200 yards with it and she never moved in any direction but straight down when the bullet hit it in the rear and came out the front. It appears to be a very good hunting round and I believe it would work great for elk and other larger game.
But now I'm thinking to try and switch bullets and try a 200 grain in the 300. My Speer No. 9 Manual lists a 200 grain bullet at right at 3000 FPS out of the Weatherby. That's smoking speed in my book for such a big bullet. Do you think 20 grains more bullet would be worth while? Or should I stick with the 180 grain bullet at 3200 FPS?
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At those speeds I think a better question is will your bullet deform too much or too little. I have a 30-06 load with a 180 Hornady Interlock that left a bit of lead in my last pig and lost about 1/2 it's weight . That bullet was doing about 2700 FPS when it hit a 145 lb sow.
If you were hunting elk, moose or bear, perhaps it would be a consideration. I bet the 180 gr Interlocks almost explode on impact at those energies.
IMHO
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I've never had a problem with penetration from Sierra Game Kings and they are very reasonably accurate. That's not my issue here. I was just wondering if I should try the 200 grain Game Kings in the 300 WBY is all.
I see what you're saying about the Accubonds in your rifle. I really wasn't thinking to switch from the Game Kings because I have had excellent luck with these bullets throught the years. If I tried the 200 grain Game King and it wasn't satisfactory accuracy wise, then I might try different brands. But, I am the type to stick with something that has worked and if it fails to deliver, I can always try other brands of bullets.
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Interesting. Strictly out of curousity in the past I've thought about trying me some Barnes so I might give it a whirl. I have a Barnes bullet book too courtesy of one of my sons. I've never played with Barnes but I think I'll order me 50 of these to try. Thanks Bigslug.
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Many, MANY 300 Wby shooters swear by the 180gr Barnes/RL-22 combo. How many do you need to do some test loads? They ain't cheap that's for sure.