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dannyb 300WSM loading options... 18-04-2022, 01:35 PM
25/08IMP I load for a couple of 300WSM... 18-04-2022, 02:08 PM
Micky Duck ok...so what happens if you... 18-04-2022, 02:15 PM
dannyb A very wise man indeed... 18-04-2022, 02:21 PM
Micky Duck so how short....and how badly... 18-04-2022, 02:37 PM
dannyb my current 270WSM load is... 18-04-2022, 02:42 PM
Micky Duck right ho nosler 168grn hp ... 18-04-2022, 02:53 PM
Micky Duck nosler 140 grn NBT .456 ... 18-04-2022, 02:56 PM
dannyb also un-obtainable I'm trying... 18-04-2022, 03:02 PM
Micky Duck I dont have 145 eldx... 18-04-2022, 03:06 PM
Micky Duck make that a .277 150grn NBT ... 18-04-2022, 03:04 PM
dannyb I agree not a huge amount in... 18-04-2022, 03:12 PM
Micky Duck the 150grn NBT would still... 18-04-2022, 03:16 PM
dannyb you're protest is duely... 18-04-2022, 03:19 PM
dannyb Anyone tried 2225 in 300WSM ? 18-04-2022, 03:19 PM
chainsaw As other have stated 2225 is... 18-04-2022, 08:35 PM
Micky Duck so you want to loose 3"...at... 18-04-2022, 02:49 PM
veitnamcam You should be able to run... 18-04-2022, 02:55 PM
mikee I use 200gn eldx in mine (20... 18-04-2022, 03:02 PM
dannyb would happily use 200eldx but... 18-04-2022, 03:07 PM
Micky Duck shikes dont mention the... 18-04-2022, 03:08 PM
mikee Why not its awesome... 18-04-2022, 03:12 PM
Micky Duck because..this fine... 18-04-2022, 07:38 PM
dannyb What action are you using ?... 18-04-2022, 08:17 PM
c-dog He mentioned in previous post... 18-04-2022, 08:28 PM
dannyb Won't be cutting the 270wsm... 18-04-2022, 08:35 PM
mikee mine are loaded quite short,... 18-04-2022, 03:11 PM
dannyb will definitely be hand... 18-04-2022, 03:14 PM
veitnamcam Its too late Micky....he has... 18-04-2022, 03:22 PM
223nut Aren't you supposed to be... 18-04-2022, 03:55 PM
dannyb I am working..... 18-04-2022, 03:56 PM
keengunNic Have you set your sights on... 18-04-2022, 04:23 PM
dannyb yup set on the 300wsm, it's... 18-04-2022, 04:26 PM
Pommy 2225 is too slow burning for... 18-04-2022, 05:02 PM
dannyb yup it is, was just a thought... 18-04-2022, 05:07 PM
stagstalker Do it proper and re barrel in... 18-04-2022, 05:19 PM
dannyb 7mm anything is the new 6.5... 18-04-2022, 05:41 PM
McNotty I was using 178gr ELDX in 20”... 18-04-2022, 05:20 PM
Micky Duck LOL.... all is good bud..all... 18-04-2022, 07:39 PM
dannyb 180gn nbt's dont stack up too... 18-04-2022, 08:33 PM
mikee Have tried Federal 175gn TLR... 18-04-2022, 08:49 PM
dannyb My current 270wsm load are... 18-04-2022, 09:17 PM
dannyb What is the twist rate of... 16-05-2022, 06:49 PM
mikee 1-10 I believe 16-05-2022, 06:59 PM
Tim Dicko dannyb i dont know much about... 18-04-2022, 09:49 PM
dannyb I'm not sure what the problem... 18-04-2022, 09:52 PM
Tim Dicko maybe you need to rebarrel it... 18-04-2022, 10:15 PM
mcche171 I run a shortened 270wsm now.... 18-04-2022, 11:05 PM
dannyb What Norma ammo ? 19-04-2022, 06:09 AM
Kelton My guess would be bondstrike... 21-04-2022, 07:26 PM
dannyb Yeah figured as much, I'm... 21-04-2022, 07:30 PM
wsm junkie dannyb ive resized heaps of... 19-04-2022, 11:03 AM
cameronjackwhite I also run the... 21-04-2022, 05:01 PM
25/08IMP I load for a mates 20" Tikka... 21-04-2022, 06:08 PM
dannyb Did a mock up today . ... 21-04-2022, 07:37 PM
Gkp Don't over think it mate. The... 21-04-2022, 08:28 PM
superdiver 2209 will be slow from a... 21-04-2022, 10:14 PM
dannyb Yup gotta work with what's... 21-04-2022, 10:31 PM
superdiver Mate had a 21" tikka and used... 22-04-2022, 10:55 AM
Butch73 I've just been down same... 22-04-2022, 10:59 AM
dannyb 195319 200gn eldx vs 145gn... 22-04-2022, 08:13 PM
Steelisreal More bullet = more betterer... 22-04-2022, 08:55 PM
mikee Amen to that :D 22-04-2022, 09:21 PM
Micky Duck more deaderer perhaps???? 22-04-2022, 08:56 PM
Nathan F Have you actually shot a 300... 23-04-2022, 09:33 AM
dannyb No I haven't but...I'm 6'8... 23-04-2022, 09:38 AM
mikee Its a Sako, enough... 23-04-2022, 09:44 AM
dannyb For reference mine is a Sako... 23-04-2022, 09:48 AM
Nathan F It was just awful. I shot a... 23-04-2022, 10:01 AM
dannyb or try loading a lighter... 23-04-2022, 10:23 AM
Nathan F [QUOTE=dannyb;1307200]or try... 23-04-2022, 12:40 PM
Kelton I’m 6,4 105kg and the wsm is... 23-04-2022, 11:02 AM
chainsaw Good stock shape & design,... 23-04-2022, 04:19 PM
ANTSMAN I've been shooting 300wsm... 23-04-2022, 06:29 PM
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    Question 300WSM loading options (homework)

    Hi guys,
    something I am looking into is re barrelling my 270wsm to a short barrell 300wsm to improve the balence a bit and make it nicer to shoot offhand when required whilst still being a solid 600 yard nockem dead on the spot rifle.

    so with all this in mind I have a few questions.

    how short until it's not going to do what I want ? I was thinking 19-20" running a suppressor.

    Mag length is somewhat limited being a Sako A7 action, so pill choice may be a bit limited (say maybe stick to 160-180gn range)

    what powders are worth looking at ? I see 2209 would be an obvious choice, but I do have a fairly large amount of 2225 is this a viable option ?

    brass......I have a reasonably quantity of 270WSM brass can this be successfully resized to 300WSM or will I be forced to by factory ammo to get myself some 300WSm brass as it seems to be harder to find than most unicorn parts currently.

    this is all homework at this stage I have enough 270wsm components to likely see out my current barrel so no rush to change anything.

    also before anyone points it out I know it won't be the most efficient way to achieve the results I hope to but it's what I want to work with and the rifle is sentimental to me, hopefully the shortened 300wsm should do everything the 270wsm can do at full length maybe even better....
    #DANNYCENT

 

 

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