The.300 Win. Mag. Mag.

.300 Win. Mag. Mag. Mag. Mag. Is there a load capable of doing it all? Or a load that won’t break the bank. Let’s talk about.300 Win. Mag. Mag. We’ll also show you our top 10 factory ammunition picks. Remington’s 180-grain.300 win. Mag. Core-Lokt..300 Winchester Magnum – The.30 Caliber KingThe.300 Winchester Magnum was designed to propel a.308 cartridge fast enough to surpass.3006. It was a difficult time for factory bullets to perform well at the end. The simplest way to improve the bullet’s performance was to make it go faster. Winchester used.375 H&H for the parent, trimming it to standard action length and necking down to.308. This gives you.300 Win. Mag. Mag. The.300 Win. Mag. Mag. A rifle of 8- to 8.5 pounds can carry loads up to 26 feet. The longer effective range, in addition to the ballistic advantage was quickly noted by both hunters and world militaries. It was far more than 7.62mm NATO. According to the US Army, the maximum effective range is.300 Win. Mag. Mag. Its longer legs, harder hitting, and relative civility have made it a favorite among hunters around the globe, as well as long-range target shooters and military spyers. .300 Win. Mag. BallisticsThe stereotypical.300 win. Mag. Mag. It actually had a significant advantage over.30-6 when it was released. It actually had a significant advantage over.30-06. The.300 Win. Magnum load provides an additional 260 fps velocity and 600-ish extra foot-pounds energy at the muzzle. Mag. Mag. drops 3 inches less at 300 yards, 13 inches at 500 yards, and almost 40 inches at 750 yard. At 750 yards, .300 Win. Mag. Mag. also drifted about 10 inches less due to wind. This loading of.300 Win. was taken past 750 yards. Mag. Mag. The.30-06 load is transonic at 925. It flies a bit flatter and hits harder, but what does a modern.300 Winchester Magnum loaded with a low drag/high-BC bullet do? This is the 1,000-yard table Federal’s 215 grain Gold Medal Berger Hybrid match-bullet for.300 Win. Mag. Mag. This load is transonic at 1,725 yards. This should give you an idea of the reason why the cartridge was chosen by the world’s militaries and some police units as a medium-to-long-range sniper round. This loading barely drops below supersonic speed at one mile. The.300 Win is also available in modern low-drag hunting bullets. Mag. Mag. This load is transonic only at 1,700 yards. This makes it a great choice for hunting longer distances, provided you are able to make the shot. What.300 Win. Mag. What ammo should I get? An archetypical load is a 180 grain soft point. Bullets can be as light as 139 grains or as heavy as 220 grains. The 150- and 165 grain bullets are excellent for medium game, such as elk in North America, gemsbok, or kudu (Africa). If you expect longer shots, the classic soft point bullet will work well with good placement. However, it is highly recommended to carefully select a modern bullet. Barnes VOR-TX VLD Hunting load (HSM’s Berger VLD Hunting loads) and Hornady Performance would all make good choices. The Remington Core Lokt is a solid choice for shorter distances, such as 400 yards or less. For larger game, heavier bullets and 180-grain are better choices. A bonded bullet that has a track record for excellent weight retention is the best choice if you need the bullet’s ability to penetrate denser muscle and bone than a whitetail. These bullets are suitable for hunting large bears in Africa and larger plains game in Africa. Source: black-hills.com.Nosler Partition 180-grain and 200-grain bullets are excellent choices too. Nosler, Federal, and others offer factory loads. Swift A-Frame loads and Scirocco II loads are also available from Swift and Remington. Long-range loads with heavier bullets and 180-grain will also be better. Nosler’s AccuBond LR bullet is a great choice. The 180- to 190 grain bullets are more than enough, but bear hunting is often done with the 200-grain loads. You can find bonded soft and hollow points from Swift, Nosler, and other manufacturers. Opt for hollow point boat tail match rounds that are 180 grain or more for long-range target shooting. The BC is more important than ever. ELD and Hornady VLD bullets are excellent factory bullets. The Sierra Match King bullet 230-grain offers a remarkable G1 BC of.800 at 1,900 fps. Black Hills’ 190-grain Sierra MatchKing load is the gold standard for factory loads. It is supplied to the US Army by Black Hills. Federal’s Berger 220-grain load is another great long-range load. It also clones the MK248 Mod1 military load that uses a 220-grain hollow-point boat tail. What are the best loads? These are 10 exceptional choices! Top 10 Best.300 Win. Mag. Mag. Bullet: Pointed soft pointWeight: 180 grainsMuzzle Velocity at 3,501 feet per secondMuzzle Energy at 2,960 feet-poundsG1 BC is 0.383MSRP $35 for 20Federal Premium 180g Swift Scirocco IIA great example of modern bonded bullets that are aerodynamic. This is an excellent hunting load for all purposes, even at longer ranges. The Federal Scirocco load is a bit more expensive than Swift’s. Bullet: Bonded polymer tip Boat Tail Hollow PointWeight 180 grainsMuzzle Velocity is 2,960 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,502 foot-poundsG1BC: 0.520MSRP $55 for a 20HSM 200-Grain HPBT matchIf you want the.300 win. Mag. Mag. Bullet: Boat Tail Hollow pointWeight: 200 grainsMuzzle Velocity is 2,850 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,608 foot poundsG1 BC:.715MSRP $50 for 20Norma Whitetail 150 Grain Soft PointNorma whitetail is a classic soft point load that’s affordable and a great choice for small, thin-skinned animals. This cartridge is also very close to affordable-range ammo. Bullet: Soft pointWeight 150 grainsMuzzle Velocity is 3,248 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,513 foot-poundsG1 BC : 0.274MSRP : $25 for 20Winchester Expedition Long Range, 190-Grain Nosler Akcubond LRA An excellent all-purpose load that can be used on all ranges and all games. Although it is still quite expensive, it is less than the Nosler factory load. Bullet: Tipped Hollow Point Boat Weight: 190 grams Muzzle Velocity is 2,900 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,547 foot-poundsG1BC: 0.64MSRP $60 per 20Black Hills Ammunition, 190-Grain Match HPBTBlack Hills supplies ammunition to the US military. Its 190-grain match load (using Sierra MatchKing190-grain HPBT), is an older A191/Mk 248, load. This is the standard for professionals who need long-range precision. Bullet: Boat Tail Hollow Point Weight 190 grainsMuzzle Velocity : 2,950 feetMuzzle Energy : 3,671 feet-poundsG1BC: 0.533MSRP : $65 for 20Federal Premium Termin Ascent 200-Grain polymer tipThe Terminal Ascent tipped hollow point is an aerodynamic bullet that’s well-suited to medium-to-long-range shots on big game. Bullet: Tipped Hollow pointWeight: 200 grainsMuzzle velocity: 2,810fps Muzzle energy: 3,506 feet-poundsG1BC: 0.608MSRP : $60 for 20LAX Ammunition Freedom MK248 MOD1 220-Grain HPBTAAnother match/long-range load worth considering is LAX Ammunition MK248 Mod1 clone. It uses a Sierra MatchKing 220-grain cartridge. Bullet: Boat Tail Hollow Point Weigh: 220 grainsMuzzle Velocity is 2,850 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,969 feet-poundsG1BC: 0.629MSRP $40 per box of 20LAX Ammunition Freedom MK248 Mod1 220-Grain HPBTAIf you are looking for a heavy-for caliber lead-free hunting bullet, Buffalo Bore offers a factory loaded with the Barnes TSX copper hollowpoint. Bullet: Solid Copper Hollow pointWeight: 200 grainsMuzzle velocity: 2,800 feetMuzzle energy: 3,481 foot poundsG1 BC; 0.423MSRP $92.99 per box of 20Buffalo Bore Barnes Supercharged 200-Grain TSX A modern high-velocity load that can hunt lighter plains and mountain games. The Hornady copper monolithic hollowpoint allows for greater penetration, weight retention, and reliable expansion at a longer range. Bullet: Tipped Copper Hollow pointWeight: 165 grsMuzzle Velocity is 3,260 fpsMuzzle Energie: 3,893 ftsG1 BC : 0.440MSRP : $70 for 20Raise Your AmmoIQ:NEXT STEP – Download Your Storm Tactical Printable TargetPack62 Printable MOA Targets with DDOT Drills – Rifle Range – YARDSThis amazing target pack comes from Storm Tactical and includes 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be found in MOA. This is a great option for long-range shooting. Enter your email address below.