I loaded the 200 NAB over a wad of Retumbo for a 300 RUM, gift for my SIL. Thanks Having to start over and try western Montana. 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. Ballistically, the .300 Wby. I got several useful tips from you, and your site. of energy. on the hook. Try either H4831 or H1000 for either bullet pick the one that shoots best and run with it... U really cant go wrong with either...…. Thread starter LRH ELKAHOLIC; Start date Jul 24, 2014; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . I haven't weighed the rifle/optics yet, but with a 3-9x40 Leupold I'd say it is around 9lbs.I hunt western Colorado where the terrain is nasty, steep and the weather changes every 10 minutes. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. 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. If you're gun just seems to like the 200s better, there's that, but don't worry energy between the two. Some do like the very fast speeds, but really, anything over 3000fps....doubtful any of us could tell any difference, ha. Mar 2, 2018 #4 W. … fits three like sophisticated sardines and feeds them out just as slick. I think the newer TTSX has more advantages. That doesn't make them the best elk rifle, but it's an interesting stat. an excellent guide to approaching elk hunting. The original conversation I can’t recall, but I do remember we got onto the subject of hunting caribou. Haven't settled on a bullet weight and since I'm all … A 300 Win Mag firing a 210 Berger VLD hunting bullet at 2900 fps will have enough energy to kill a deer at past 1200 yards and an elk at just past 900 yards. I loaded the 200 NAB over a wad of Retumbo for a 300 RUM, gift for my SIL. That .338 cal 180 made a wound channel that looked like every Partition result I had ever seen. Unless one is accompanied by a good number of friends, or shooting in very … More Guns. Ha I had a friend who used the factory 220gr Corlokts on Tx deer/hogs in his 30-06. ", Guns I like for Elk, by Mountain Walker (Kootenays east B.C. A 300 win mag will do it all, theDude is excellent at providing some insight on shot. Lots of people complain it kills on both ends but I don't have any problems with the round. Accuracy is going to be a lot more about the specific gun than the caliber. 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. It is probably a bigger factor in selecting between one over the other for younger or inexperienced shooters. Mag., .300 WSM, and .30-06 Springfield. 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. Did anyone else see that?) We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. At the same time, the .300 RUM uses a rebated rim case while the .300 Win Mag does not. one I have ever seen. with a Vortex 6x24 viper PST Scope. How? Feb 1, 2016 #14 VAspeedgoat Well-known member. The 300 RUM shoots nearly as flat as a .270, but carries much more energy. However, as we worked through a variety of bullets and powders, the 200 grain AB ahead of RL22 shot the best. In the 30-06, I always liked (for deer) the 125-150 c&c and the 168TSX for a Mono, but then, I just "have" to try and get good loads with 200gr C&C, PT, even the Woodleigh 30-06 rated 240gr. IIRC, this is the flour and sugar for a Kimber Classic safe resident. I've killed everything from elk to turkeys with a 180grn Interlock flying out of a 300WM. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Cartridge Sizes The shared heritage of the .300 Win Mag and .338 Win Mag, as well as the unique roots of the .338 Lapua, is obvious in the photo below. I just wanted to thank you for 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. In choosing between the 300 Ultra Mag vs 300 Win Mag, our choice is the 300 Win Mag because it has less recoil, more affordable, has more factory match loads, and offers more available load data than the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum. That means it can throw the same size bullets about 200 fps faster than the Win. 300 PRC vs 300 Win Mag. 300 win mag. I would imagine it could be difficult for smaller shooters. of energy. Survival. Mitchell, Moscow Idaho. That’s how the two cartridges compare to each other in a nutshell. But for new hunters: 308, every damn day of the week. I have more experience with the older Barnes 180 XBT from a 300 Win Mag. Additionally, the .300 RUM has a minimally tapered beltless case with a 30 degree shoulder. need bow to none: 180-grain bullets exit the muzzle at 3,200 fps or more and carry over 4,000 ft.-lbs. We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. Very few folks realize that out around 350-400 it starts overtaking the 180. 300 PRC vs 300 Win Mag. you luck during your hunts and God bless!". We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Picking The Right Heavy Hitter. (I think it was just elk. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I may have had a slight preference due to ammo price and availability. I have a .375 Ruger that kicks like a mule and I don’t enjoy shooting it. Jul 24, 2014 #1 L. LRH ELKAHOLIC Active Member. Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the … He killed a big cow a tad over 440yds with it, blew chunks out the other side, he said. 180 AB with 75.0g RL-22 has worked wonders in 2 separate 300WM for me. Mag. "...Any general advice about the unit would be appreciated! is required to harvest one of these regal animals. Mag. This hunt is from a 2015 late season antlerless elk tag in Utah. Rage Broadheads by Chris, ...my buddy gave me a rage practice tip and when I shot it you could not pick out the broadhead from the field points. It's easy to do. Latest. I shot both and couldn’t tell the difference in felt recoil. My elk rifle is a .338. I also have a .300 Wthby in a Rem 700, but I don't think it provides much real advantage over the Win version. thank you for the great tips on hunting elk. As a new hunter, this provides A gunsmith friend of mine who reloaded a bunch said for some reason, that load worked in a lot of guns. After much back and forth, I decided on the 300 RUM. A 300 Win Mag will do very well for almost all applications. 1,089 Posts #6 • Feb 1, 2013. I wanted to personally Christensen Arms 300 Win Mag vs 300 RUM. 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 that bugs me. I guess I will really find out this Sept 2010. I know I have used some very light (but stout) bullets for big game and I always zeroed them about 1" high at 100. I just read that 300 magnums of one sort or another have killed the most trophy elk. If recoil and price don’t bother you much, getting the 300 RUM ammo is still a great choice. Elk or Venison Steaks Grilled to Perfection, Spice-Crusted Grilled Venison Roast Recipe. And then I cannot see using less than heavy bullet's in any magnum If for some reason I were to buy a magnum again and it were a 300 mag there is no doubt in my mind the bullet's I'd be leaning toward would be 200grs. Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the … Discussion in 'Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, .338+' started by leclairk, Aug 14, 2019. leclairk Silver $$ Contributor. I am about to have it re-barreled and want to re-chamber to either 7 Mag or 300 Win Mag. Where I live in SC .300 win mag ammo is only $1 more than .270. I know the pictures a moose but it is the biggest bodied moose I have seen in over 20 years hunting the beast! Even at 250yds, thats still humming and it did swell! The original conversation I can’t recall, but I do remember we got onto the subject of hunting caribou. Mag. This beast provides more initial velocity than any of the previous cartridges discussed, and has proven to be an outstanding elk cartridge. elk rifle season as its my first. Have a ball though, Life is Short! I would pick a 7mm mag above the 7mm rum. Its very lightweight and has a lot of knock down power. I He traveled about 20 yards, pleased me as do Partition in 180g. By Ron Spomer. With bullets from the same mfg's in the 180, 190, 210, 215 and 230 gr weights. I have to special order mine through a FFL friend of mine. It's very pleasant to see your sincere spirit of service and customer care... You are doing way more than selling products to customers like me...we are getting tremendous value from all you do with your site and your business. Just my opinion. I also know a guy who kills elk with a 243. If you have a chance to hunt hogs, they are a great "bullet tester", ha, much cheaper/ more prolific to hunt/shoot than elk/moose/bear. trying to find out weather the 300 rum is worth the recoil, barrel life and price for … Gold $$ Contributor. I have more experience with the older Barnes 180 XBT from a 300 Win Mag. Same with a 240 Wby, either a Partition(premium) or mono. Joined Feb 9, 2014 Messages 25 Location Rocky Mountain House, AB. Are they needed?, No, but if I had a choice of a 180 cup and core and a Mono for a 300, its going to be the Mono. Together we broke the barrels in and then developed a load. That’s how the two cartridges compare to each other in a nutshell. First Elk!, by Tater (Sheridan, Arkansas) I took the advice I received from this website and was successful…I wanted to Thank You and Your Forum and the folks that share on here for the knowledge and information that helped me find an elk I was quite happy with. Win. The recoil is managable for me, but I'm 6'03", 280lbs. They were Remington 700 actions with 26" Lilja 1:10 barrels and McMillian stocks. I like the Remington .300 Ultra Mag short Action. It's the same also around my house in … First time elk hunter hunting Arizona unit 6A The only downside I have seen so far is their availability can be spotty during certain times of the year. 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. 300 win mag vs 300 rum. I like that you can get factory loads in several different power levels. (Garrison, MT)~ What do you ballistics guys think about the use of non-lead bullets for elk? A 30-06 will handle a 180gr bullet very well, in my 30-06 it's my bullet of choice. Yesterday as we are approaching the end of a very long season including two management elk hunts I took my second elk. It gave the same result. Second place weapon for killing the most trophies was... BOWS! I liked the "point and shoot", thread the needle ( through a hole in the puckerbrush if you would) type shooting that I did. Left to Right: .300 RUM, .300 Win. 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. More. In choosing between the 300 Ultra Mag vs 300 Win Mag, our choice is the 300 Win Mag because it has less recoil, more affordable, has more factory match loads, and offers more available load data than the 300 Remington Ultra Magnum. success to your website and your products. I use it for hunting Whitetail out to about 500 yards as well as recreational target shooting. have found it to be very useful and enlightening. I got the basic Remington 700, with the matte finish and synthetic stock (SPS?). ...I pulled each of the elk into shade then started gutting...". Hunting gifts received-let’s see/hear ‘em. If anyone has tips on areas to start scouting, I'd really appreciate it. Mag.—which has been with us since 1963—has as a firm hold on the market, and in all sincerity it handles a good number of situations very well. ", Thomas (OR), "Reading your tips has helped me to formulate a hopefully Would love to hear some of you guys favorite .300 RUM loads especially if any of you are loading with N570. Solo archery hunting -- tips for calling/set up? 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. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter … 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. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter … How is the elk hunting in unit 30A in Idaho? I shoot a 200 AB in my .300 Win with H4831sc. Hector, TX: "Wow, that was fast! As you mention the 300 RUM I recently asked about the the new "7's" such as the 7WSM and 7 RUM and didn't get any input on those two rounds. This is comparing 225 grain 338s vs 180 grain 300s. Ribs to under hide near flank 225 yards. First Elk Hunt First Elk Hunt, by Big "R" (NM). (Helena, MT. by Idaho Steve (Hailey, Id ), In the middle of the night, a herd of elk came traveling through the drainage and right past my tent... Smelly Elk Areas? The larger 300s, Rum and 30-378 will only provide more power at extreme long range. A 300 Win Mag will do very well for almost all applications. The 7mm RUM is really only a good option if you are shooting ultra long range. I like that you can get factory loads in several different power levels. I personally don't consider extreme long range fair to the game. Mike had taken a very handsome buck, with horns in the shape of a heart when … by Philip Massaro - Saturday, October 3, 2020. 1; 2; Next. I have also tested a variety of 30 cals, 300 win mag, 300 rum, 30-378, 30 Lapua, and so on. Simply click here to return to, 295 yard kill with a Kimber Montana 325 WSM. With bullets from the same mfg's in the 180, 190, 210, 215 and 230 gr weights. My profile picture shows an AB I recovered this past fall. 7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: Cartridge Sizes Too much can go wrong and the recovery of an animal shot at 100 yards can already be complicated at times. Hunting. Mag. Go. Mag. How often should I use my cow call?, I am new to the sport of bow hunting elk and my question is how often should I use my cow calls? Feb 20, 2009 #1 I am new to the site and I'm amazed with some of the knowledge people here posses. They match .30-06, 300 win mag and a "hot" load that is ballistically superior to the other two. Election gun buying, 300wsm suggestions tips and substitutions. 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. Mag. Win. Its a good looking bullet. Where to hunt in Az unit 3B?, by Cliffjumper (Tucson, Az) ~ I got a late bull muzzle loader hunt in Arizona unit 3b. I read and profit more than I can tell you. 1 of 2 Go to page. I like the 'Old School" 200gr CnC bullets to 'thump" something hard, ha. I am looking for a new hunting rifle to take large game at longer range,I live in Montana). Why? However, and this is pure personal opinion, I don't like putting the 7mm mag and the .300 in the same category. If you like the idea of using one of these calibers for the bigger game animals, like Alaska/Yukon moose or brown/grizzly bear, I feel the .300 Win. by Randy B It's very pleasant to see your sincere spirit of service and customer care... You are doing way more than selling products to customers like me...we are getting tremendous value from all you do with your site and your business. New Mexico Unit 49, by Silas (Los Alamos, NM). I wish 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. Ballistically, the .300 Wby. ", Elk Hunting Idaho Unit 8 8A 11, This is my first year seriously trying to track down some elk. Accuracy is going to be a lot more about the specific gun than the caliber. (Whitehorse, Yukon Canada). Nosler ABLR vs Hornady ELDx vs Federal Terminal Ascent reviews/experience? I shot a heavy Aoudad sheep at 250 or so, and he made one hop and was done. I am extremely excited for this So far, I'm in love with this rifle. If you feel that the largest animals are better served with a larger bore altogether, then it becomes nearly a dead heat between the two cartridges. 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. The fact that the .300 RUM has a beltless case is something of an advantage when it comes to reliable feeding. , by Rob Marchio (Omaha, Ne)~ I'm a first time elk hunter hunting Arizona's unit 6A. ", Retired USMC MSgt Needs Advice, by Ken Wing USMCRET I've never recovered a bullet from my 338. Yep. ", Join in and write your own page! 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). The 300 RUM shoots nearly as flat as a .270, but carries much more energy. Is the 300 PRC unique enough to establish itself? I know every barrel is different but with dumb luck, it worked in mine. Any success in Unit 14?, by: Dave (MI), "I'm planning on doing a DIY in Unit 14 for 2012...", Bugle in Herd bulls, by Swiltbank I did use the 180 NAB, but in a 338 RUM, started out right at 3500fps. ", 7mm Remington Magnum, by Dean He killed a big cow a tad over 440yds with it, blew chunks out the other side, he said. I think the mid range to heavy weight bullet's in each cartridge work best. I use the Win 250 mag safes and had a one shot kill. ", 338 Marlin Express, "Light, fast shooting, hard hitting, manageable recoil, and for a lever gun - very accurate. Non- Lead Bullets for Elk?, by Dave, Elk Hunting Tips.Net I did a ton of research on calibers only, as I knew I was buying another Remington 700. I wouldn't know where to even start for a 800yd shot, ha. Left to Right: .300 RUM, .300 Win. by Jimmy (New Mexico), I've come across many areas that just stink of elk, literally. Latest. Skip, (Tucson, AZ) "Your Elk Hunting Tips Web Site is the best, most helpful I think any High Velocity round needs these kinds of bullets. JavaScript is disabled. They match .30-06, 300 win mag and a "hot" load that is ballistically superior to the other two. (Hailey, ID )~ I hunt by myself a lot...I'd love to hear your thoughts on strategic set-ups when solo hunting and calling. They match.30-06, 300 win mag and a "hot" load that is ballistically superior to the other two. I've had good luck with H4831 and 200 gr Accubonds, but I would try 180 gr bullets as well, and go with whichever is more accurate. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . They have ethically killed every animal I have shot at. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. After much back and forth, I decided on the 300 RUM. I shot both and couldn’t tell the difference in felt recoil. It looks like the ballistics are fairly close out to 500. need bow to none: 180-grain bullets exit the muzzle at 3,200 fps or more and carry over 4,000 ft.-lbs. in creating such an amazing and helpful website. I'm comfortable shooting out to 450 yards (too long for a typical hunting shot), and if in some un-foreseen situation I need to take a shot at that distance, I'm not going to question if my caliber is capable or not. I recently worked up a load in 300WM with the 200 Partition. Mag., .300 WSM, and .30-06 Springfield. However, it’s a bit too much of a good thing. However, if they hold up well on a big hog, from near and far, they will work fine on anything bigger critter! I recently worked up a load in 300WM with the 200 Partition. I am extremely excited for this Go with the .300 win mag, it's just a better overall caliber, like you said bigger bullet, more knock down power. My elk rifle is a .338. 325 WSM is worth considering, Palmer Lake,CO: I believe that the .325 WSM is the ultimate elk caliber... 30-30 for Elk? You must log in or register to reply here. If recoil and price don’t bother you much, getting the 300 RUM ammo is still a great choice. Would you rather have a 308 win with a 22 inch barrel or a 300 win mag with a 26 inch barrel. It's almost, but not quite, comparing apples to oranges. 300 Win Mag vs 308. and 100 fps faster than the Wby. 7mm rem mag vs 7mm rem ultra mag vs 300 win mag. In short, like the 7mm Rem Mag, the .300 Win Mag is an excellent cartridge that packs more performance than the .30-06 Springfield into a comparably sized package. Is there anyone that has hunted in any of these units and can give me some friendly advice? It seems that my 338 hits a little harder and will penetrate deeper. Significant differences in the 180, 190, 210, 215 and 230 gr weights well, in 338... 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