Mag., .300 WSM, and .30-06 Springfield. 300 Win Mag. I was thinking 7mm RUM but not sure as I thought .30 … Mag. I personally don't consider extreme long range fair to the game. This blog is dedicated to the .300 Win Mag and the .300 RUM. Apr 4, 2012 #1 As far as versatility which round would y'all suggest? Where I live in SC .300 win mag ammo is only $1 more than .270. I'll admit the .300 Weatherby Magnum is a fine elk cartridge, but is it the best elk cartridge? 300 PRC and .300 Win Mag factory loads generally have similar muzzle velocities, but the 300 PRC shoots a heavier bullet with a higher BC. The original conversation I can’t recall, but I do remember we got onto the subject of hunting caribou. 300 WIN MAG VS 300 PRC. A. Its a good looking bullet. 300 Win Mag Specs. Too much can go wrong and the recovery of an animal shot at 100 yards can already be complicated at times. If they 7 mag case was a .300 win mag necked down, then I would say they are the same, but the 7 mag case is shorter, and for some weird reason … I have more experience with the older Barnes 180 XBT from a 300 Win Mag. The .300 Winchester Magnum is an excellent long range cartridge and Hornady’s Precision Hunter line contains an outstanding .300 Win Mag ammo option for hunters looking to squeeze every bit of long range performance out of the cartridge. Thread starter dpevey; Start date Apr 4, 2012; D. dpevey Member. They require less powder, are easy enough to load for, despite the belt, and are easier on the shoulder. Long range hunters and experienced hunters taking Elk and Moose at longer ranges may appreciate and require the better terminal performance of the 300 Win Mag. The larger 300s, Rum and 30-378 will only provide more power at extreme long range. It's cartridges are made by many manufacturers, and are harder alloy brass. Looking at the recoil of the .300 Win Mag vs .300 WSM is important for understanding certain situations that you might favor one over the other. A 300 Win Mag will do very well for almost all applications. It seems that my 338 hits a little harder and will penetrate deeper. Unless one is accompanied by a good … This is somewhat subjective, but I think it is true (OK I'm a little biased … using … 300 PRC vs 300 Win Mag. Best Neck Gaiter: Protection from the Neck Up in Every Season. The 30 Nosler blows past the highly regarded 300 Winchester Magnum—eclipsing the round in all three testing categories. Experience on Elk I usually shoot my elk with a 338 Win Mag and most of my buddies use a 30. cal (anything from an 06 to a 300 Ultra). I shot both and couldn’t tell the difference in felt recoil. Thread starter BloodyRedArrow; Start date Jul 31, 2020; Jul 31, 2020 #1 B. BloodyRedArrow Junior Member. Mag. I have a 300 and 7mm WSM I use occasionally and although they work well, both needed a bit of tweaking in the feed rails to feed properly. The .300 Win Mag is a belted, bottlenecked magnum cartridge that is designed to be a versatile cartridge for hunters, military snipers, competition shooters, and law enforcement organizations. with a Vortex 6x24 viper PST Scope. It is probably a bigger factor in selecting between one over the other for younger or inexperienced shooters. Mag. If you want to use the 300 RUM for elk hunting, the additional couple hundred ft-lbs of kinetic energy the cartridge provides might come in handy, especially at extended range. Therefore, 300 PRC has a slightly flatter trajectory, a little more retained energy, less wind drift, and somewhat more recoil than the 300 Win Mag. Best Shooting Gloves: Handle Your Gun and Trigger with … Ballistics comparison video between the 7mm Remington Magnum vs the 300 Winchester Magnum. New hunters are usually new shooters as well, and the recoil of 300 Win Mag is a lot: enough to give new hunters a bad flinch and keep … Joined Mar 31, 2012 Messages 17 Location Beaufort, SC. But if you're really putting the great bears in the mix, the least expensive medium bore in which you won't have to worry whether you have enough gun would probably be 9.3x62. While some of the more modern cartridges have begun to outperform .300 Win Mag, it has retained its popularity because of the number of available weapons and how affordable the ammunition is. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. Is it worth … It is also one of the most popular rounds for reloading, due to the number of projectiles and amount of brass available. It's the same also around my house in Metro ATL. I've never recovered a bullet from my 338. We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. I may have had a slight preference due to ammo price and availability. We take a look at the energy of the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum factory hunting loads. There is a lot more data available for the .300 Win Mag. If … Add to that the chamber’s maximum 0.315-inch throat diameter, and you’re adding the “hot dog down a hallway” effect that makes it hard to get the .308-inch bullet to enter the rifling at a consistent angle, as Quinlen explains it. not as fast as the RUM, but still plenty fast. Accuracy is going to be a lot more about the specific gun than the caliber. 300 Win Mag vs 308. This is comparing 225 grain 338s vs 180 grain 300s. The phone rang on a snowy Saturday afternoon in early 2000, and upon answering I found my dad – Ol’ Grumpy Pants – on the other end of the line. With 300 RUM being seriously overbore, I'd say if you really have your heart set on a 300 magnum, 300 Dakota (or perhaps 300 Canadian Magnum) would be the way to go. Compare these rounds in … I think the newer TTSX has more advantages. I have little experience with taking elk with a firearm. Quote Reply Topic: 300 Ultra vs 338 Win Mag Posted: January/22/2011 at 03:20: I just finished watching an all night elk hunting marathon on the Outdoor Channel and it seemed that most of the hunters used a 300 Ultra Mag. The shot was taken from 550 yards with a 300 Ultra mag. Plus, given the primary importance of bullet placement, and assuming the shooters ability to achieve that, both the 30-06 and .308 are also adequate elk calibers 99% of the time. One thing the 300 Win mag has going for it is it will cycle a bit more smoothly on average. I don't think the … Loaded with the extremely aerodynamic Extremely Low Drag eXpanding (ELD-X) bullet, this ammo is perfect for western hunters going after game like elk… It’s still something to think about even if you do have a lot of experience. I hunt mostly deer, but would like to use it for elk and moose if the opportunity presents itself. 308 vs 300 Win Mag vs 30-06 Springfield Rifles. ammo is less expensive at the store. If the .300 Winchester were given a magnum-length receiver, where a longer bullet could be seated properly, it could utilize these longer bullets without issue. It is easy to shoot verses the 300 Win mag shooting max 180 or 200 grain loads. But I am not so inclined. Since the recoil for the 300 Ultra is about the same as a 338 Win Mag and many would argue the 338 is a more versatile cartridge, why do you think so many choose the 300 … Well, that depends€¦ I get it. If I was inclined to be a long-range hunter, the .300 Wby. By Ron Spomer. Gear. It would be used for deer hunting in SC and long range shooting at distances of 600-800 yards. The years following World War II were a true renaissance of civilian firearm and cartridge development in the United States. I am seeking advice from experienced elk hunters. Re: 7mm STW vs 300 WBY Mag for long range elk/moose It's really a horse apiece. Why? But for new hunters: 308, every damn day of the week. I typically hunt whitetails with my 7mm-08 with 139 grain bullets. Go with the .300 win mag, it's just a better overall caliber, like you said bigger bullet, more knock down power. So, my question to you is- do you think a .300 win mag with 180 grain trophy bonded tip … are both great. 338 Win Mag vs 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua: History. This is why so many elk guides carry the 7mm mag in the first place. September 27, 2019. Mag., or become just another .300 magnum in the herd. Hey guys got my 7mm fully outfitted for my elk hunt but the guide recommended bringing a backup gun just in case something crazy happens. As … Latest. Gear . Joined Jul 15, 2014 Messages 49. Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the .308 and .30-06. The .300 Winchester Magnum, or .300 Win Mag, is used around the world for moose, elk, bear, and African plains game. However, the .300 Win Mag is plenty powerful for that work and I doubt any elk will be able to tell the difference. That’s how the two cartridges compare to each other in a nutshell. Sleek .30-caliber bullets fly through the air like greased needles. Win. That cartridge's … I landed on the 300 win mag mainly because it was the caliber of the gun I selected. Left to Right: .300 RUM, .300 Win. The .300 Winchester Magnum is redlined right off the bat, thanks to its belted case. I use Barnes 165 gr TTSX out of a 300 WSM on whitetails with great success. Would you rather have a 308 win with a 22 inch barrel or a 300 win mag with a 26 inch barrel. suffers from a … Also, the .300 Win. This hunt is from a 2015 late season antlerless elk tag in Utah. However, and this is pure personal opinion, I don't like putting the 7mm mag and the .300 in the same category. I have a .300 Win Mag and it's an excellent elk rifle, up to and including long range shots pushing the limits of most hunters' ability. They can hit their mark accurately at long range. vs. 338. Re: 300 win mag vs 300 RUM I know you guys say the rum kicks like hell.I have a 300 rum factory Rem and a 30.06 rem factory and reload both hot.The rum kicks less than the 06.the rum has the laminated stock it makes it heaver and maybe that's why its a pleasure to shoot i can shoot the rum all day long.Cant do that with the o6 it will tear my shoulder up.and i … Just like with ammo, the major gun manufacturers produce sporting rifles chambered in all three cartridges. He killed a big cow a tad over 440yds with it, blew chunks out the other side, he said. Recoil can influence shots, … If I have a 300 Win Mag is there any reason for getting a 300 RUM? Neither is going to be a dream to shoot unless you go with a heavy bench weight rig. Thanks 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win. More Guns. would be a great choice. 300 win mag vs. 300 RUM. And because the 30 Nosler has a belt-less case, it’s more accurate and makes for easier reloading. It's almost, but not quite, comparing apples to oranges. I loaded the 200 NAB over a wad of Retumbo for a 300 RUM, gift for my SIL. I had long-range hunting fantasies when I was about 18 — before I actually … It's more effective out to longer ranges and IS NOT TOO MUCH FOR DEER. However, I don't think I'm going to have enough time to hit the range before I go hunting to ensure it's still on. Thanks. Mag. 300 WSM 165 gr vs 180 gr on Elk. I myself love the 300 win mag and carried one for 20 plus years of hunting various big game in North America. The flatter trajectory and more resistance to wind drift of the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum … 30 Nosler vs. 300 Win Mag. The .300 Winchester Magnum is fast. I recently worked up a load in 300WM with the 200 … So, it begs to question whether or not the new .300 PRC will steal the thunder of the .300 Win. There have been a handful of lever action and single shot rifles chambered in .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield over the years. Would I gain enough over the Win Mag? I've hunted and killed many elk with a .270 Win.