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Offline rick richard

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Recommended loads for 300WSM?
« on: March 21, 2005, 03:22:14 PM »
Does anyone have any rcommended loads for the 300 WSM. I just purchased a Browning A Bolt and need to do some reloading for this rifle.

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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2005, 04:17:30 PM »
What grain weight are you planning to shoot for what kind of critter??
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300 WSM
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2005, 02:01:40 PM »
Probably 165 gr and 180 gr

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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2005, 04:27:45 AM »
If 180 is on your menu, you might want to take a look at Federal Premiums 180 grain Nosler Partition.  You didn't say what game you are hunting, but the Partition is an all-around bullet with proven results.

If you will be hunting game heavier than deer, then you might want to take a good look at Federal's 180 Barnes TSX.

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Recommended loads for 300WSM?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2005, 10:44:20 AM »
Rick, are you talking about reloads or factory loads?
Psalms 18:34-35 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. (35) You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great.

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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2005, 01:22:13 PM »
Any information on reloads

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Reloads, huh?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2005, 02:09:44 PM »
I have worked up some dandy reloads for my Tikka T3.  However, because of the very long throat on the T3, what is safe in my gun will most likely not be in your Browning.  

I suggest you get a very good reloading manual (Sierra makes a great one) and start with starting loads, working your way up to max VERY slowly.  Certainly no more than 1 grain at a time.  Always look for high pressure signs and as soon as they begin to appear, back off you load a bit.  

Also, remember to only vary your components one at a time.  I cannot stress enough how important this is to finding the "right" load for your gun that will perform accuracy wise AND velocity wise.  For instance, never change primers when you're changing powder types.

One last thing, if you get the Sierra manual, the techs at Sierra are an "800" number away and they actually seem to enjoy helping reloaders.  They've always been very helpful, courteous, and patient with me.  Remember, these are the guys who come up with the loads in the book and can give you insights into exactly what they used to achieve the loads.  They can be real eye-openers.
Psalms 18:34-35 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. (35) You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great.

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