Re: Need schooled on 300wsm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Niles Coyote</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I had a WSM and liked it but I don’t think it would keep up with the win mag if you want max velocity with the long heavy weights (190 and greater). If you’re wishing to continue shooting mid weights then (155-175 grain) the WSM is more efficient... But a long action WSM would be a cool hybrid. </div></div>
I use nothing but heavy bullets (200gr+) and can tell you that the 300wsm has no trouble keeping up with the 300wm at all bullet weights, that nonsense about the long bullets taking up too much case capacity isn't true. For example, I can still run a 200gr. Barnes LRX, which is 1.624" long, at over 3000fps, I could probably take it to 3100fps, but I found no need to and it would be too hot for my needs.
The 300wsm is a great performer, and I have found that it is easy to load for. If you handload, I would suggest the 300wsm, for me the only real advantage of the 300wm is the price of factory ammo is a bit cheaper and a bit easier to find.