Thread: 300WSM loading options (homework)

Anyone tried 2225 in 300WSM ?

Originally Posted by dannyb

Anyone tried 2225 in 300WSM ?

As other have stated 2225 is too slow for WSM. My go to WSM is Hybrid 100V pushing 180 Berger EH at 3040fps, 24in bbl. imagine that in a 20in bbl this would be running something like 2850-2900 fps.

so you want to loose 3"...at a worst case of 75fps per inch your current load would be down -225fps so2830ish...... right so I need to go digging now have some figures..... you want 2900 muzzle and 168grn projectiles energy....... will say 400yards just for grins n giggles.

You should be able to run 178gr at 2900 or more from 20inch.

I use 200gn eldx in mine (20 inch barrel) 2750fps. Shoots good as far as I want. Can repeatably hit things far away. I don't dial but use holdover on a B&C reticle
400m is as far as I am interested in shooting on live game

Could go faster as load is middle of range for powder charge but why bother, dead is dead.

Basically I was trying to recreate my mates 30.06 in a bit handier package which it is

Originally Posted by mikee

I use 200gn eldx in mine (20 inch barrel) 2750fps. Shoots good as far as I want. Can repeatably hit things far away. I don't dial but use holdover on a B&C reticle
400m is as far as I am interested in shooting on live game

Could go faster as load is middle of range for powder charge but why bother, dead is dead.

Basically I was trying to recreate my mates 30.06 in a bit handier package which it is

would happily use 200eldx but I think my mag may be a little short to run them to potential....maybe not though

your right about the handy package though, that's mostly what I'm trying to achieve as with the 270WSM at 22 inches plus suppressor it just feels front heavy and is a bit cumbersome in tighter confines.
in most situations 4-500 yards should cover most of my shots but I like to know I have enough energy out well past that....not that I will shoot that far. the 178eldms in my 30-06 were devastating on reds but they are now unavailable too

Originally Posted by mikee

Basically I was trying to recreate my mates 30.06 in a bit handier package which it is

shikes dont mention the .30/06!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

shikes dont mention the .30/06!!!!!!!

Why not its awesome .................................................. .................just with 24 inch barrel and suppressor it all gets a little awkward

Originally Posted by mikee

Why not its awesome .................................................. .................just with 24 inch barrel and suppressor it all gets a little awkward

because..this fine fella...just sold a dirty06 that was shooting really well to regain possesion of the 270wsm that he had foolishly sold earlier and regretted it immediately.... he was happy chap when managed to regain rifle possession...thus my puzzlement over the want to change.... LOL.

Originally Posted by mikee

I use 200gn eldx in mine (20 inch barrel) 2750fps. Shoots good as far as I want. Can repeatably hit things far away. I don't dial but use holdover on a B&C reticle
400m is as far as I am interested in shooting on live game

Could go faster as load is middle of range for powder charge but why bother, dead is dead.

Basically I was trying to recreate my mates 30.06 in a bit handier package which it is

What action are you using ? And what is you tip to base length ? Just put those numbers into strelok and that's pretty impressive

Originally Posted by dannyb

What action are you using ? And what is you tip to base length ? Just put those numbers into strelok and that's pretty impressive

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He mentioned in previous post it was a Montana(assuming kimber) and I'd guess sammi spec length if he is loading the same as length as factory ammo. Before you go down the path of rebarrel etc why not cut yours to 18-20 and see how it goes, or take some earplugs and shoot without suppressor. Be about same length as short 300wsm with suppressor

Originally Posted by c-dog

He mentioned in previous post it was a Montana(assuming kimber) and I'd guess sammi spec length if he is loading the same as length as factory ammo. Before you go down the path of rebarrel etc why not cut yours to 18-20 and see how it goes, or take some earplugs and shoot without suppressor. Be about same length as short 300wsm with suppressor

Won't be cutting the 270wsm barrel not a chance it's too good as it is and i can always refit it if things don't pan out the way i like.
Originally i used to shoot the 270wsm with a brake it was much nicer to shoot offhand without the extra weight hanging off the end.

mine are loaded quite short, same length as factory Hornady Precision Hunter loads. Just fit into the mag of my Montana.
If you can't be arsed reloading I can recommend them, loaded quite hot and coated in gold but work well

Originally Posted by mikee

mine are loaded quite short, same length as factory Hornady Precision Hunter loads. Just fit into the mag of my Montana.
If you can't be arsed reloading I can recommend them, loaded quite hot and coated in gold but work well

will definitely be hand loading.

Its too late Micky....he has tried 30 cal and seen the light.