Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

[longtoshoot]

Hello,
Looking for a hunting load for a 300 RUM. Been playing with 180 Nosler Partitions with no luck on groups. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Weldon

 

[Jimmym40a2]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

Try longrange hunting.com there are allot of ultra mag shooters over there. I only shot 220 and 240's in mine so I can't help you.

 

[craigp40]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

I've got a bone stock Rem LSS that I use for hunting. I load 180gr Sierra Gamekings over 94.5gr of RL-25. Pretty much wrecks shit and shoots consistent 3/4" groups at 100yds. It's meant for hunting, so I haven't really tried to check groups past 200 yds. Plus, it's not the most pleasant thing to shoot.

 

[SCOTTx88]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

98gr. of Retumbo with a 180gr. Swift Scirrocco 3.60 OAL with Fed Mag Match,shoots great in 4 different 300RUM's (3 sendero's and on BDL ss).

 

[barry5]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

208 gr. A max 93 gr. Retumbo mine is a 700P and will shoot 1/2 to 3/4 moa all day.

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

Retumbo is a great powder for this. Believe i was using a little over 100 with the 180's but around 96-97 grains would be a good start depending on you weather and climate.

Have had more then a few guys tell me us869 is a great powder for this case. You can put 104 grains in the case i believe. Just want to make sure your not leaving much room at all cause if the powder sluffs at all in the case it can cause hang fires such as it is a very fine ball powder.

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: craigp40</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Plus, it's not the most pleasant thing to shoot. </div></div>

Muzzle break.

 

[craigp40]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

I hate muzzle brakes for hunting. I would rather not have to wear hearing protection while in the woods. A removable one would work, but I really don't shoot this thing enough outside of the woods to justify it.

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

Then its sounds like a suppressor might be better for ya then.

 

[springle]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

I shoot 190gr Matchking with 96gr of Retumbo in 700p. This load will shoot 1/2 MOA out to 500yds which is as far as ive checked it. I know MK are not recommended for hunting but have had excellent luck with them. Shot a doe at 236 yd and a buck at 212. Both fell dead in their tracks. Also used 168gr MK in a Lazzeroni Warbird with the same reults.

 

[craigp40]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NotAGuru</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Then its sounds like a suppressor might be better for ya then. </div></div>

Can't argue there

. However, I have a few other high dollar purchases that I need to make before that one. Maybe someday though...

 

[longtoshoot]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

Thanks for the tips everyone...I'll get on the bench and see what happens. I'll post back how it comes out.

Thanks again!!

Weldon

 

[vmts4me]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

93.3 gr Retumbo, Berger 190 VLD

 

[esorensen]

Re: Anyone have a 300 RUM pet load???

Had a guy named Dan Lilja tell me once, " I don't have any experience with that specific case (300 RUM), however it is tough to beat a bunch of H1000, a federal 215 M primer and the heaviest Sierra Matchking you can buy." I'll dig up more specific load info for you. It is one hell of a cartidge; recoil be damned.