What is the best powder for 300 Win Mag?

I loaded IMR-4350, IMR-4831, and IMR-7828 for years with the 7828 being the best of that lot. I then discovered RL-22 and now use it exclusively because in my rifle it is by far the most consistently accurate with maximum speed.

Is 300 Win Mag good for elk?

300 Win Mag can either shoot the same weight bullet about 200fps faster, or shoot a heavier bullet at a similar speed. This results in a flatter trajectory, more resistance to wind drift, and more retained energy at a longer range. 300 Win Mag is extremely popular and highly regarded among serious elk hunters.

How much powder does a 300 win mag have?

The SAAMI specification . 300 Winchester Magnum case capacity is 91.5 grains of H2O (5.93 ml). SAAMI recommends a bore diameter of 7.6 millimetres (0.300 in) and a groove diameter of 7.8 millimetres (0.308 in).

Is 300 Win Mag good for moose?

300 Winchester Magnum. For many folks, we’re just now getting to what they might consider the bare minimum for moose. The . 300 WM has firmly established itself as a fine cartridge for moose (and anything else on this continent).

What is the best load for 300 Win Mag?

For shooting elk or similar sized critters a 160 to 180 grain bullet is just about ideal. A popular long range load for the 300 Win Mag near this range is the 190 grain Berger VLD.

Is 300 Win Mag too big for deer?

A shooting friend uses a 30-06 or 300 Win Mag. Deer in Northern Alabama are not that big. I think the average weight is just over 100 pounds, a big one is around 150 pounds. Friend said the longest shot he made was 120 yards, based on a range diagram in a hunting blind.

What is the best 300 Win Mag load for deer?

The .300 Win Mag is your caliber. The 150-grain loads in a .300 are smoking. With an average velocity hovering around the 3,200 to 3,300 fps mark, these light weights are great for deer and antelope, really any game that inhabits open country where shots might come at 250 to 300 yards or beyond.

What is a 300 magnum?

.300 Winchester Magnum. The .300 Winchester Magnum (also known as .300 Win Mag or 300WM) (7.62×67mm) is a belted, bottlenecked magnum rifle cartridge that was introduced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1963.