300 Win Mag ammo for elk.

[RevJim]

For a handload = 175 LRX Ramshot Magnum Fed 215 Winchester Cases.
I have not used them but the Sig brass, etc is excellent, I bet their ammo is too!

 

[HuntTrapFishND]

I just finished my Tikka build in 300WM. Now, what ammo to shoot? I have some 200g Hornady Precision Hunter on hand. I know that I can shoot lighter bullets. What are your recommendations? Heavier yet or lighter? What ammo has been good to you? Factory loads only.

blacksheep

nosler trophy grade accubond 190 grain, Barnes precision 220 gr, superformance 180 gr

 

[JohnCushman]

I've killed elk with 180 grain fusions

 

[LIK2HNT]

Presently working up a load for 168 gr. Barnes TTSX-BT’s for a 300 Win. Mag. They should be more than enough.

 

[ismith]

Use a quality bullet, weight doesn’t matter much.

 

[6mm Remington]

even worse with 300WSM

Scheels in Missoula Montana has a bunch of Nosler 200 gr. Accubond factory loads.

 

[sawatch]

I have a Tikka in 300wm and I shot about 10 types of factory lead free rounds. I found that 180 to 190g was the sweet spot for best accuracy. However, the 150g Barnes ttsx also shot pretty darn well and are way more fun to shoot (recoil wise). I ended up picking the federal trophy copper over the Barnes 180g ttsx or the 190g lrx. However, all three of those rounds were shooting sub MOA consistently.

 

[Cornbread]

I have a Tikka in 300wm and I shot about 10 types of factory lead free rounds. I found that 180 to 190g was the sweet spot for best accuracy. However, the 150g Barnes ttsx also shot pretty darn well and are way more fun to shoot (recoil wise). I ended up picking the federal trophy copper over the Barnes 180g ttsx or the 190g lrx. However, all three of those rounds were shooting sub MOA consistently.

That trophy copper is a great bullet. I shoot it in the Federal Premium in my Browning BLR. Shoots 1" groups consistently. Killed a nice bull early Nov 11th. One of the bullets broke both front legs. The shot was from 335 yards.

 

[Chinookilr]

180 gr Accubonds

Yes this

 

[Super_dave]

I use 190 Berger vld in my custom 300 wm, 200 eldx would be my second choice which I load for my brother in law and father.

 

[appmtnhntr]

My Tikka T3 lite with 180gr Nosler factory Accubonds have killed 4 in the last 5 seasons. 4 DRT and one ran about 40 yards and tipped over.

 

[appmtnhntr]

My Tikka T3 lite with 180gr Nosler factory Accubonds have killed 4 in the last 5 seasons. 4 DRT and one ran about 40 yards and tipped over.

Should have added, from 175 yards out to 475.

 

[RevJim]

I suspect I am "preaching to the choir", but once you find a load you like, buy "at least" 100rds of the "same Lot#" for hunting and practice. 200 should last you your lifetime! A Magnum is not a plinker anyhow, so even 100 may last you a long time, especially not being a handloader and if you don't shoot much with it. If your rifle is showing signs of being accurate, it would even be worth it to send it off and have a Custom load workup, then buy a wad of the loaded ammo from them. There are several Custom Rifle Smiths that off that service.

 

[samuel_284Win]

Currently shooting a 175 gr Barnes LRX in my 300 WM that I am confident with. Have also killed elk well with the Federal Trophy copper 180 gr factory loads in my 300 WM.

 

[Tradmark]

Barnes 190lrx or terminal ascent 200gr are great. I also have kilked elk with trophy copper

 

[Cornbread]

Currently shooting a 175 gr Barnes LRX in my 300 WM that I am confident with. Have also killed elk well with the Federal Trophy copper 180 gr factory loads in my 300 WM.

Trophy Copper is an excellent bullet!

 

[shannerdrake]

Lot of people shoot an animal using something and then go full religious thinking that's the only bullet that will kill. Its also a 300 WM so I would not hesitate using most. If its was a lesser caliber I would maybe get more into the details...

With ammo availability being hit and miss, I would focus on finding a bullet or certain grain the gun likes and shoots well that is not some very specific or Gucci bullet, grain, etc. When ammo selection goes nutty, they always pump out the common ones first. You dont wanna be the only guy in hunting camp with two bullets because you chose the fancy one that you cant find in a normal hunting store.

Just my two cents from a guy who works in a hunting store. Lot of people will tell you what they like, doesn't mean your gun will shoot it well. Buy a couple different options and see what happens.

This is good advice. I went in with my buddies and we bought 10 boxes of different 300WM ammo. Shot until we found what we and our guns liked. Mine really liked 165 Barnes Tipped. Bought two cases. Boringly consistent and my supply will outlast me. Haven’t regretted it once.

Side note, all things being equal, factory ammo from the same lot (or better yet, case) will be more consistent (ie accurate) than boxes of ammo bought years apart.