300 WSM vs 300 WM
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We need to start wearing out some barrels. Hopefully I will have the 280 back in the next week or so gonna need to do some morning desert runs to get that thing in hunt shape.
When I had that gun built I was just starting my business too at the same time. It was a stretch to do it. True I was concerned.Haha - coming from a guy who is worried about wearing out his 6.5x284.
Now not so much.
barrels are like beer, consumable and you can buy more anytime
Nothing old school about that. That’s a recipe for death for sure. Watched a 300wsm With 180 Barnes make short work on a bull a few years back. Very impressive exit wound.
Well bought my new rifle today at Fine Firearms!! Decided to go with a Christensen Arms Mesa Ti in 300 WM!
It feels great, now looking forward to doing some load development and firing it when I get to pick it up in a couple of weeks!!!
Picked up some ADG BRASS as well
thank you @NBK!!
It feels great, now looking forward to doing some load development and firing it when I get to pick it up in a couple of weeks!!!
Picked up some ADG BRASS as well
thank you @NBK!!
Going to put a Razor HD LHT 3-15 (19.1 oz) with Hawkins Precisions scope rings.
Plan on feeding it a diet of 181gr Hammers and 190gr LRX being pushed by H1000 or RL23. Going to try different combos and pick the one it shoots best.
Plan on feeding it a diet of 181gr Hammers and 190gr LRX being pushed by H1000 or RL23. Going to try different combos and pick the one it shoots best.
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Specifically that 300WSM load was 180TTSX, Nosler Brass, Rem 9.5M, IMR 4350, 3011fps
Well I decided to put my Maven on the 300 WM because it’s well built and keep the Razor HD LHT on my 6.5 PRC
Overall it’s a “heavy” setup coming in at 9 lb 1 oz, but there is a lot of weight to be dropped in the stock (just like my 6.5 PRC).
The gun came weighing 8 oz over what Christensen Arms verbally told me them over the phone. I called them today and they gave me an option swap out stocks to save me (estimated 6 oz). If I have to mail my entire rifle to them I’ll probably just deal with the weight this year and swap out the stocks to save 12 to 16 oz next year.
I’ll find out tomorrow how she shoots.
Overall it’s a “heavy” setup coming in at 9 lb 1 oz, but there is a lot of weight to be dropped in the stock (just like my 6.5 PRC).
The gun came weighing 8 oz over what Christensen Arms verbally told me them over the phone. I called them today and they gave me an option swap out stocks to save me (estimated 6 oz). If I have to mail my entire rifle to them I’ll probably just deal with the weight this year and swap out the stocks to save 12 to 16 oz next year.
I’ll find out tomorrow how she shoots.
That is a good looking setup Jake. The stock color is very cool and the Maven looks good on it. Can't wait to here how it shoots!
I took it to the range today. I did not have a lot of time, so I used 4 rounds of factory ammo to get my close at 25 yards and took to 100 to test my loads.
CA Mesa Ti - 300 WM
190 gr LRX
0.040 of lands
H1000
ADG Brass
77.0 - 2893
77.5 - 2894
78.0 - 2922
78.5 - 2952
79.0 - 2972
79.5 - 2975
Since I was in a rush, no led sled just my bipod and rear bag on a bench. My goal was ~3000 fps for this bullet, so I will be happy with 2975 FPS.
Overall, my rifle coming in at 9 lb might be a blessing because the recoil is extremely manageable and borderline mild. I was very pleased with how little the gun recoiled compared to my tikka t3x 308.
Shots @ 100 yard numbered in the order above. #4 of clearly all on me.
CA Mesa Ti - 300 WM
190 gr LRX
0.040 of lands
H1000
ADG Brass
77.0 - 2893
77.5 - 2894
78.0 - 2922
78.5 - 2952
79.0 - 2972
79.5 - 2975
Since I was in a rush, no led sled just my bipod and rear bag on a bench. My goal was ~3000 fps for this bullet, so I will be happy with 2975 FPS.
Overall, my rifle coming in at 9 lb might be a blessing because the recoil is extremely manageable and borderline mild. I was very pleased with how little the gun recoiled compared to my tikka t3x 308.
Shots @ 100 yard numbered in the order above. #4 of clearly all on me.
6 months later and 2 dead elk to show. One just over 100 yards and the other at 650 yards...I must say this combo has worked well.
I had a Browning xbolt in 300 WSM but it was light and had no brake and made me flinch. Tried a 300 Win Mag in a heavier Weatherby Accuguard and after a bit I was flinching again. So I shoot nothing heavier that a .270 and .280 now. But if you’re a reloader I definitely preferred the 300 WSM because even though there is less powder space it doesn’t have that short neck - 168s had to be seated very deep in the WinMag, below the cannelure . Both were very accurate when I could control them. If I had to do it again I’d put a muzzle break on it and use ear protection. But Ive only been on one elk hunt and you just don’t need a 300 for deer.
