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Last Post 17 May 2012 04:01 PM by bmeiners. 12 Replies.

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cjohnson1983 User is Offline

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16 Sep 2010 01:39 AM
I am looking to do some reloading before deer hunting in November. I have a Remington 300 Win. Mag that I have been shooting 180 grain bullets with. I hunt where most shots are 200-400+ yards. What kind of bullets would you recommend using to reload with? Should I stay with 180 grains or move to a slightly lower weight bullet. Any help would be appreciated. ND Muley Hunter

TGJ

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16 Sep 2010 12:35 PM
I would go with 165 or 180. For the range you stated they are fast enough out of your 300 Win to shoot plenty flat. I run 165's in my 300 SAUM and 200's in my 300RUM. Use what shoots the best.

moses42ak

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16 Sep 2010 09:33 PM
You didin't state what bullet you're currently using but it doesn't matter. Deer aren't difficult to dispatch so whatever you're using should be fine. If you're just wanting to do some experimenting with other components, try Ballistic Tips, Berger VLD's, Hornady GMX or SST's, Nosler E-Tip or Barnes TTSX. These have high BC's and will be fine for deer. Good luck.

lthorp

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02 Jul 2011 11:36 AM
I hunt with a .300 Win Mag Rem Sendero and I shoot Swift Sciroccos that I re-load myself. The bullets are 150 gr with IMR3150 powder. I have shot 2 muledeer with these bullets at 412 and 410 yds each. The range was verified with a laser range finder. I find the 150's shoot alot flatter. A couple of other deer were shot at under or at 100 yds and they expanded really well.

shortgun

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12 Jan 2012 05:55 PM
Mr Ithorp I believe you have an error in your post. I don't think you will find a 3150 powder in the IMR line up.

handloader1 User is Offline

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16 Jan 2012 12:50 PM
I would use a 165 gr. BT Bonded Bullet. Good luck.

vdagiel

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02 Feb 2012 08:45 AM
I'm a one rifle/load type of guy so if I had 180's that were accurate in my rifle, and I do, then that's what I would use. I was talking to my Buddy last night, planning our 2012 Antelope Hunt in Wyoming. I'll be using the same rifle/load for antelope as I will for deer, elk, and hogs. Yup, you guessed it, .300 Win Mag/180 Grains.

flags

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01 Apr 2012 06:35 AM
If you have a 180 gr load that shoots well in your rifle, then use that load. Mulies are not bullet proof and you do not need the super premium bullets for deer sized game. There isn't a mule deer alive that can survive being hit in the vitals with any 180 gr 30 caliber bullet on the market.

PRAIRIEDOGGER User is Offline

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01 Apr 2012 02:04 PM
Stay with what works for you and your rifle.

JoeTermite User is Offline

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02 Apr 2012 03:39 PM
was where you are last year. Never reloaded before or even shot a rifle, as I live inN.J. where shotguns only We were going to South Carilina where shots of 300 yards were possible. After alot of expermitation settled with 180 grain Ballistic tips from Nosler infront of imr4350 or imr 4831.Both loads shoot 1/2' groups at 100 yards. Sot a 5 pointer, 102 yards took the heart literally. One of the things I read was that the 300 win mag was made for the 180 grain bullet. If you want to shoot smaller bullets shot less gun. Hope this helps. Joe Termite

dharris9

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02 Apr 2012 08:26 PM
I have shot everything from elk to antelope with a 300 win mag. Never found anything to compare to the Hornady SST.

Dennis Harris Old West Adventures www.oldwesthunting.com

rojek

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10 May 2012 07:22 PM
i load nosler 180gr ballistic tip. Shot several at different ranges from 50 to 300 yds. only had to track one and the blood trail was VERY easy to follow the 30yds to find it. Not only was the exit hole very large it also jellied everything inside. all vitals where torn to bits. They work really well in my rifle.

bmeiners

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17 May 2012 04:01 PM
I am here in Idaho. We usually have overlapping deer and elk hunts. I use Core Lokt 180's right out of the box. Sighted in dead center at 300 yards. I hunt in the mountains where I have hunted for over 50 years. Some fairly close shots, and some real eye openers. Those Core lokt have never let me down, and I have never lost a wounded animal. Just my two cents worth.

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