My new 300 WSM

Burleyboy

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Stiller predator action, Brux #4 interrupted fluted 10 twist cut to 24", Stock off of a 700 Alaskan Ti, Wearing a vortex viper hs 5-15x44 mil/mil in low talley lightweights. Chambered by RW Snyder and I bedded it into the stock. Weighed right at 7#s without the scope.

I built it with the 208 Amax in mind and I'm just starting load work-up but haven't got the 208's much under .75" yet. I've still only fired about 40 rounds down it. However, on a whim I through together a few loads with 200g accubonds and 150 TTSX's and both shot right around .3". The 150's over Superformance were scary fast too. Also tried a load with the new Hornady 225g BTHP and it shot decent so I'll work with it some more and try to dial it down.

Interesting thing was that the targets below were shot at 100 yards after I lapped the rings and put the scope on without any adjustments to the scope. The turrets are both still in the center position. I've never had everything line up that well before.

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Bb
 
Re: My new 300 WSM

I get 2983 fps out of R-19 with the 208 gr Amax and lower than ideal velocity, but great accuracy with the 225 gr Hornady Match using Win Supreme 780.

I'm dedicated to the 300 wsm. Best of luck finding your load.
 
Re: My new 300 WSM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SGT Ticklefight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. The 178 amax may be another choice if the .208s don't do better. They will stay supersonic out past 1100 yards.

Good luck with that beauty! </div></div>

Loaded some 178 amax for mine at 65.4 H4350 with good results.
 
Re: My new 300 WSM

I'm going to use this rifle mostly for elk. That's why I'm hoping to find a good load for the 208 Amax. I'm glad that it seems to really like the 200g NAB because I've killed elk with that bullet and it will make a good alternative to the 208.

Bb