The 300 wsm.?

Question

I need a new big game rifle and i dont want a 30-06, I know it is good but i dont like it. I was thinking of getting a 300 wsm. I have shot it before and i thought it was really impressive. What are your thoughts on the 300 wsm? If i get it what length of barrel should i get and why?

Answer 1

The 300 wsm used with the proper bullet design is great depending on what game animal your Hunting, but the bullet design is what really matters.* The length of the barrel is no big deal at all, because you only lose or gain 176 feet per second muzzle velocity for every two (2) inches whether its longer or shorter.*

Answer 2

The 300 Winchester Short Magnum is THE best gun out there.  It has the best ballistics (where it hits at different yardages).  Anywhere from 100-400 yards you just hold right on him and kill him.  It doesn't kick that bad.  It's about like a shotgun with #5's in it.  I am 13 and shooting a 300 WSM and LOVING it!  I have had a lot of experiences with guns.  The 300 WSM has been my favorite yet.

Answer 3

The cartridge design is very sensible, and more efficient than the well-thought-out Dakota that was the original 404-based 30 magnum.

Starting with the cartridge and working to the rifle and then the hunting seems an unusual approach. The WSM cartridges are a good idea because of the short action, and the short action makes sense if you're going for a short rifle for hunting in cover, or where you'll be hiking long distances. If that's the hunting you'll do, then it sounds like a great choice. If you're normally hunting from a stand, or frequently take longer shots, a standard rifle might make more sense, and a standard action and chambering would follow.

Answer 4

If you like it then you should get it.  Even though short-magnums use their powder more efficiently I'd still get it with at least a 22" barrel.

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Answer 5

if you get a 300 wsm...get a Remington 700 in 20".  A new one with good optics will run $900 to $1200.

Answer 6

Excellent decission. I have a browning a-bolt M-1000 eclipse wit the b.o.s.s. system, and it is most udderly impressive and accurate. It's ballalistics are actually better than the 300 win mag. But, if you got the money, and your a serious hunter, try a remington 700 police in .338 Lapua magnum, almost overkill. I just got one, and man, no kidding, it's amazing. But the price of ammo is high, so I was forced to start reloading, which was the best thing to do anyway, very easy.

Answer 7

The 300 wsm has excellent knock down power.

My wife has the Browning A-Bolt stainless stalker w/boss in the 25-06. Yes i'm jelous sweet rifles.

Good hunting...