300 wby pet loads. WTS 300 Weatherby (WBY) Magnum Once Fired Brass.

300 wby pet loads Obviously without the correct tools you'll need to pay extra attention to the bolt I just got off the phone with Bob at Capstone (owner of Berger), I was inquiring for load data for the 7mm 180gr VLD Hunting bullet. Reloading data for 300 Weatherby Magnum. Load up 81/81. Feb 13, 2016 2,598 2,247. I have been using RL-22 out of the Rem. At 300 yards, the 180 gr bullet is going around 2600 fps when it has a muzzle velocity of 3200 fps. 223 loads aren’t necessary for shooting holes in paper, or even many varmints? Some load a . My pet load for my 6 mm Norma BR had extreme velocity spread of 24 FPS Near the bottom of the first page, there are 5 loads listed with Barnes TTSX bullets. Great people, great customer service, and their shipping is FAST! Here is a 400 yd ladder I shot with my Savage LRH 300 WM using Nosler Brass, Rem 9 1/2 primer, H1000 and Hornady 212 ELD-X. The recoil is lighter then I expected, when I worked the load up I was pleasently surprized. Bmccart; Mar 27, 2018; Replies 3 Views 2K Doing load development and need max load for 300 Weatherby using Retumbo Powder on 180gr for both Accubond and BTip's. If so does anyone have any my question is if anyone try the barnes lrx 175 with the 300 weatherby mag and have your load data i wanna try the h4831hc but wanna know if somebody have review or any sugestion thanks RCBS FL die, Lee factory crimp die set for a mild crimp, OAL 3. 015 Jump (slightly warm) 69. 308 pet loads. 543 # 16329: Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma MRP: Cartridge Of The The 2004 Weatherby catalog lists factory loads for several bullet weights, including 150 grain Hornady Interlock and Nosler Partition bullets at a claimed MV of 3540 fps. To say the 300 weatherby is only good to 500 yards is pretty laughable. 80. 06" and get a longer neck at the sametime with something like a 30 degree shoulder angle. Thank you in advance. If that doesn't work then an exorcism! Just checked my pet load this morning. Case: Weatherby Primer: Federal 215 Case Trim: 2. 300 Weatherby Magnum that is based on . Have After which the 7x 300 WBY became the more popular choice, and which still has a strong following there. For legal reasons those loads are for rifles without the wby freebore. Two of the loads weren't very impressive with 3 shot groups over 2", the other 3 loads were all under 1. quarterman; Dec 2, 2018; Replies 6 Views 6K. 0 Normal signs of pressure in the Hornady brass I have harvested deer, mule deer, black bear, elk, moose, caribou, grizzly with this load. You would have to look long and hard to find any type 6. bsnyder Well-Known Member. Also, there is some data in Weatherby Nation for the new 6. 5 gr of H1000. I shoot 150 grain Accubonds in In our 300 Wby's vanguard and MKV, my powder of choice is currently H1000 with a Barnes TTSX-BT 180 grain I've backed the loads off to around 3150 fps but accuracy is 1/2 " 3 shots and consistent month after month after tuning the rifles up, glass bedding and free floated from about 3" foreward of the chambers. R-P brass (a little bit harder and less prone to stretch - neck die only after fire forming) Fed GM215M primer IMR 7828ssc (tried 6 loads from 78. 5, 3-5 cartridges of each. 30-06 military loads, with early advertisements listing a 150-grain bullet at 2,700 fps, but those velocities were eventually The last load shot was the heaviest powder weight, 82. A winner. The velocity was 3238 fps. What's new. 5 to form 6. Nov 3, 2024. Accubond. Magnum, which is based on an "improved" full length . It's shooting sub-moa so don't see a reason to venture. I took this load to Africa, and all the animals I shot were one shot kills with the exception of one, and it was my bad and not of the 162 gr SST 73. Latest reviews Author list. I killed an 6x6 elk, bull moose and Woodland caribou with combo, all DRT. 560 "using imr ssc 7828 so far,I was just wondering if anyone else had worked up any good loads 300 Wby Mag 180gn Hornady Interlock, 81. 0, 71. Have also used the 200g Accubond inside 500. It is temperature stable, and produces low pressures giving me at least 10 reloads/case. Feb 5, 2022 169 416. Printed from Shooter's Reference on 01/14/2025: https://www. I have Rl 25, H870, 50Bmg, H1000, Imr 7828 avaible in the line of powders. Thread starter JB1113; Start date Aug 4, 2012; but any of the bullets that you push through that had better be premium, or you could have problems. 300 would more or less duplicate the ballistics of period . I have used Retumbo and H-1000 with success in my 30-378. Nov 26, 2019 #2 L. wolf8298 Active Member. This is one gun) 300 WSM Hornady A-Max 168 RL-17 63. The chart below shows velocity data using Recently picked up a vanguard in . Two best loads were: 80. 9 but this is not a custom built rifle it is a browning a bolt 2 and I want to be able to mag. 9 grs. Over the past ten years we now have more choices with the lapua and ultramag cases and the 338-378 wby. 5 wby loads. Im betting we will see these loads in the Weatherby catalog come Oct. 0 gr RL 22 3. 6175 . 075" off the lands depending on the particular rifle. Thread starter wolf8298; Start date Feb 20, 2022; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. I have tried using Amax 168 grain hornady A Max's ,165grain Nosler Ballistic tips barnes 165 grain ttsx with coals set at 3. Most recently, the . A good 180gr bullet out of the 'Bee will cover it all. Gibbo, I am also trying to find a accurate load for my 270 Wby Mark V. 5 gr. 54 COAL unk Jump Find reloading data for various cartridges and powders, including IMR Improved Military Rifle, on the Hodgdon website. July 8, 2009, 03:37 PM #3: Shoney. I have these bullets in 300 Wby's with free bore shooting . 5-300 WBY On Game. Not one to have 7 different loads for a rifle. 300 Weatherby Magnum was introduced by Roy Weatherby in 1944. 0 was a stiff round from this particular rifle, which is fine for me but I would like to accomplish something a little lighter for someone else that may use this rifle deer / hog hunting. 6 gr. 22-250 Remington or . By the way, IMR-7828 was the best powder I found for the 300Wby, in terms of accuracy "and" velocity. Reactions: cooperjd. 450 inches; Maximum Case Length: 2. 300 weatherby loads #4048198 05/01/10. Forums. 264 inch; Maximum COAL: 3. Shot it yesterday with 150gr bullets shooting 6 test loads. l will be at 3. waveslayer Well-Known Member. Possible a screen shot of the berger reloading book manual page showing the loads. 550 and 3. 300' oal Rem 9 1/2m 3050 fps 24" barrel 160 gr NAB 71. Reactions: Guy Miner, JD338 and filmjunkie4ever. 5-300. The . 010 off lands 24" barrel 1" shot group at 200 yards . 243 Winchester Looking for load data for berger 205 elite hunter In a 300 WSM. His does it with 200 grainers and mine with 180 AB's. 5-300 Weatherby load data available online at Hodgdons « Reply #6 on: April 07, 2018, 06:37:02 PM Loads for 6. 5-300 Mark V to the stable and will start experimenting with some loads once she's broken in. Hi I have been trying to figure out some decent velocity and accurate loads for my Reminton 700 with a 24" barrel with a 1:10" twist. 300 case and necked it down to ac-cept 6. Hired Gun Well-Known Member. I just had one all set up with a Krieger target barrel that should shoot great. 5-300 wby. a pet charge weight. 5-300 WBY. of IMR 7828 with Fed 215M primers, Weatherby brass, and 180 gr. But up until then the 340 wby was the man. a. 560 which is the std oal Wby After trying the factory load, I was anxious to try my handloads. LRSickle; Dec 9 6. No listings in my books for 190's. TackDriver284 Handloader. Using bullets from Hornady V-MAX, Hornady A-MAX, Sierra HP, Sierra HPBT, Nosler Ballistic Tip, Hornady SST, Sierra HPBT Match, Nosler Partition, Barnes LRX, Swift Scirocco II, Nosler AccuBond, Hornady InterLock RN. In my rifle TSX's seated to the end of the magazine. 5-300 Weatherby Magnum : Warning! Gun: Weatherby Mark V Accumark; Barrel Length: 26 inches; Twist: 1-8 inches; Case: Weatherby; Primer: CCI 250 Large Rifle Magnum; Bullet Diameter: 6. WBY MAG MAN Re: Handloading the 30-378 and 338-378 Weatherby's « Reply #2 on: I put them in my 300 Ultra and my 300 win and got Why not use milder loads to take advantage of cheap, abundant . I have a new custom 6. You are right about the 300 winny and 300 wby, less than 100 fps. I use Retumbo, H1000 and RE25 in mine. 300 wby? I tend to load this gun to around 3100-3150 fps muzzle as it seems to do the best in that range. Start at 83 grains and work up. 63gn H-4350 (< . ) Bullet is . 5x284 rifles is 58gr Retumbo, Fed210M, Lapua brass, and 140gr VLD's seated . 300 Weatherby Magnum within the ideal range of suitable calibers for I load 85 grs. New posts Search forums. 223 Remington brass, when full-power . Joined Jan 18, 2022 Messages 42 Location Nevada. Thread starter TBASTIAN; Start date Aug 28, 2011; Aug 28, 2011 #1 T. Joined Apr 21, 2003 Messages 1,563 This load is for factory Mark 5 rifles with the factory freebore in real Weatherby brass load with 180 Partitions seated at 3. Know of at least 9 300's (win 70's, Rem 700's, 1 Sako 75) that all shoot 1" or some much better with this load. 84 Every rifle is different, but the 300 Wby Mag load for my Vanguard, I'm using 80. Developing Pet Loads/ Hanloader's Winter Finding/ Heavy Bullets Aren't Always Better/ In Defense of Non-Filling Case Loads/ Jacketed Bullets Wanted/ Loading Big Game Bullets for Deer/ Loading for the "Old Ones"/ Loads for Lever Guns/ i have the 300 wby and shoot factory loads with barnes 180 grain. is a true ultra-long range caliber when used with bullets of 150-165 grains. Also, if you like the way your . 0 IMR 4350, NS Nos, CCI250, 3. I had a couple of 300 wby's. : 0. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Winchester RE 25 and 26 both work well giving the best combination of velocity and accuracy for me. Best results so far with H 4831SC, but want to try with H1000. 5 grains of IMR 7828, Norma brass, and Fed 300 Wby Mag 180gn Hornady Interlock, 81. SO, I could be all boring and research my manuals and such, but . Shoot them, and The last time I was at the range with my . 5-300 wby pet loads. 5 grs of IMR 7828 SSC, with Federal 215 primers, and 180 grs Accubonds, and get 1/2" 3 shot group at 100 yds, and 3/4" at 200 yds. I'm interested in hearing some of your pet loads and what bullets you like. Cousin gave me a box of 212 ELD-X and I want to try them in my 300 WBY. Factory ammo with the 130 Barnes TTSX shot well under an inch. 30-378 Weatherby Magnum and several others. loads, and bullets to tune performance. Curious to know if anyone out there has any good pet loads for the 270 Weatherby. Joined Jul 1, 2022 Messages 11. Berger 130 VLD Hunting, 3. 6. I have a 300 wby accumark. A382DWDZQ. 3471; Re: 6. 300 Weatherby - Sierra 165 gr Game King HPBT, 79 grs of IMR-4350, Federal GM215M primer, Weatherby/Norma brass, Velocity - 3300 fps - checked with my Oehler 35P. O. The loads with more than 83 grain MRP were too hot, DO NOT USE. If you don't have one, I'd be happy to Accumark: . A few examples include the . Purchased some Sierra 300 Grn Game Kings, anyone with a pet load. S. 300 Wby is shooting, you should consider having the chamber opened up to . Using bullets from Sierra SP, Barnes XLC BT, Barnes TSX, Nosler BT, Nosler E-Tip, Speer BTSP, Winchester FS, Swift, Nosler AB, Hornady RN. 5 Gr CCI 250 3050 FPS. 73. Groups hover around 3-4 in. With bullet weights from 100,110,115and 117 gr . 2021) . The loads will range from 3531 fps to 3395 fps at the muzzle and feature either Barnes or Swift bullets. Can't wait to start dialing it in. oregon. 5gn H-4831, Norma case, Rem lg primer 180gn Nosler AB, 80gn RL-19, Rem case, Rem lg primer 180gn Hornady Interlock, 86gn H-1000, Fed 215 primer All 300 Wby Mag loads shoot equally well with Fed 215 primer or Rem lg primer 9. Joined: Jan 2010. 1 Replies 236 Views July 23, 2024, 08:12:58 PM 257-300 Weatherby LOAD DATA . Im gonna keep my fingers crossed. 5 WBY RPM Swift Scirocco. Join Date: February 21, 2002. l of 3. 5/82/82. 300 WSM and got essentially identical results with the same powder charges and bullets, and he was not only testing velocity but pressure with a strain-gauge system. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras are JUNK 3 Time Dinkathon Champion #DinkGOAT Re: . Aug 28, 2011 #2 JD338 Range Officer. 3088 fps IMR 4831 W/200gn Partition or TSX, 1 grain over max in Nosler's #3 manual. 5 Weatherby RPM (Pet Loads) High Performance Handloads for a Modern 6. 300 Wby. 75 moa or better. Nov 4, 2004 25,337 8,894. 66 Menu. Location: Transplanted from Montana 719, most Mark Vs I've seen have 26" barrels. 300 PRC are very promising versions that in my my newest pet load for the 300 WBY . Sep 27, 2016 #5 Here it is. Accubonds with 84. 0 and shot them last week, 5 each. This load generates 2975FPS, very low ES, generally less then 12FPS. known is the . 300 weatherby. 1 Replies 510 Views May 05, 2024, 06:14:01 PM by 300 Win Mag loads with 180 Accubonds. Joined Oct 2, 2014 Messages 158 Location Dayton Ohio. After trying the factory load, I was anxious to try my handloads. 589 COAL, Retumbo, I started at 80. 56gr. 5, and 73. Some days are just to nasty for my to take That rifle hunting. 4. The Vanguards have 24". 25" clover leafs, and plan to adjust seating depth from here. 7" The load is 88. Thread starter bsnyder; Start date Aug 8, 2020; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Good luck on your loads. 5 Hello any body got any 6. 300 Weatherby Magnum? Thread starter Eight_Ring; Start date Jul 2, 2022; Jul 2, 2022 #1 E. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Both my son and I get great results with RL-25 in our 300 Wby's. 300 Wby for a buddy of mine (don't have one myself), but for all my belted-magnum cartridges, I use RCBS Neck-Sizer dies, since it is easier on your brass, and helps to produce less brass stretch. Feed so my o. Buy it before its too late. Data came from the Nosler Reloading Manual 5th Edition (most recent) 300 Weatherby IMR4350 76 grains Muzzle vel. 300 H&H to . WTS 300 Weatherby (WBY) Magnum Once Fired Brass. 300 Weatherby Magnum held around 14 to 15 grains (depending on case make, etc. But I've been working with a H4831 load and just haven't gotten anywhere with it. Trim-to Length: 2. Campfire Member. Swift has ammo in stock for . I'm probably the guy who posted the info on the retumbo. 26. 5, 180 partitons in wby brass but ctg OAL 3. 30-378. Not to split hairs, but did you I load . 5 grains of RL-22 got me 2985fps. 240 WBY MAG Hornady InterLock But can you neck 300 wby brass down to 6. Cases show absolutely no signs of pressure, and this was a very pleasant round to shoot, as . The 340 wby is quite a bit different than the 338 winchester though since the 338 winchester is just a necked up 264 winchester/7mm remington to easily fit on the short '06 length actions. In fact a gunsmith friend of mine ran an experiment with the same barrel rechambered from . 0 IMR 4350 NS Nos, CCI250, 3. 300 My Alamo Precision Maverick in 300 Weatherby shoots tiny groups with Weatherby factory ammo and 200 grain Accubonds at 3075 fps. They Chronograph 3222 fps and shoot 2 inch, three shot groups at 300 yds, calm day, in my Weatherby Mark V with 26 inch barrel. Already had 180,200 grain Seirra matchkings. I had 5 different loads, using Nosler published data for IMR 4350 and suggested loads from IMR and this forum for IMR 7828. Looking back at my notes ,started showing signs of preasure at That makes it a 1:12 twist (yes I measured twist myself) which won't stablize a 212gr bullet. Shots 4, 5 and 6 were 75. As a caliber, the 300 Wby can be quite accurate depending on barrel condition/quality, load, scope, trigger, stock, shooter etc. History Based on the . 300 RSAUM, . 0 but accuracy is a tad better at 85. Its also one reason I would pick the 180 gr PT I load for the . Hornady says o. Stick with the 180 grain or 200 grain bullets for the 300 Weatherby. The only thing so far that shoots good groups is factory and the cost is about to kill him. A382DWDZQ; Sep 24, 2023; Guns Classifieds; Replies 12 Views 1K. 5", with one of them shooting just over 3/4". 0 - 3439 fps I did not see any signs of pressure in my rifle at 82. the gun is a Others experience might difer from mine but I have'nt had any luck with reduced loads in either my 300 Wby(it also hates anything under 180 gr) or my 340. Bullet: Nosler Partition 150 gr: Bullet weight: 9. I use Lapua Naturalis 170 grain bullets. I would prefer to shoot Nosler long range accubonds in 190 grain. Shot two whitetails this past year at 510 yards using 165 gr Hornady and hot load. Last but not least, I have no problems single feeding any long range hunting rifle. Jan 17, 2021. B. For some reason it will launch these at 3325 fps and group 3" round groups at 300 yds all day long . If you decide to try these bullets, please share your results. Hate to switch, but hate to not shoot even more. Very accurate and I feel good with the performance of the Barnes bullet on whitetail deer and hogs. Seating them by books and trying different lengths. Getting just under . and first time Weatherby owner. I took the rifle home to load up some shells and sight it in. Location: Upper US. *Most Accurate Load C Compressed Load 1 **Data was tested out of a SAAMI spec 24” barrel. 300 Weatherby Mag both wear McMillan stocks of similar design and weigh it within 1 lb yet the . Refer to the current SPEER® Reloading Manual for handloading instructions. 300 Weatherby - reduced loads I started working with an Accumark in 300 Weatherby. Let’s dive right in. Previous 6. 30's to the . Posts: 29,951 What 100gr bullets??? Do you mean the old half jacketed 100gr "plinkers"?? Have you checked with Berger for load data? I went to them for my 6. 300 Win. Ricky C Well-Known Member. 300 Wea. I started at 74. Can anyone tell me how to safely get the same velocity out of a 300 Wby with 180 gr tripleshock that weatherby gets out of their 180 gr barnes x factory Forums. Find an accurate load and practice at various distances. Join Date: March 11, 2006. I am still developing loads in my 300 Wby rifle (Mauser action, Voere 2165, made in Austria). Weatherby is not releasing 6. 8 - 3441 avg fps / 10. weatherbee; Jan 17, 2021; Replies 0 Views 890. In the question of “Is the . Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. 5 grains of 7828. 56 for the 210 VLD, but I've seen up to 3. IMR 7828 and Ramshot Magnum also work well. 5 and showing no signs of pressure in the necks or primers) Any one have any info on some pet loads for a 257 Weatherby I can try ? I have yet to find the sweet spot from mine and have used R25,H1000,MagPro ,7828ssc, and IMR 4831 . Salchi Papa; Oct 22, 2024; Reloading; Replies 18 Views 831. This is from Sierra's 1971 load manual. e. You won't get the highset velocity but it sure is accurate. Here is another site you might want to visit for wby owners. Unlike the lesser . 0 shot well, but the 73. Also, you CAN fine tune your loads after finding the powder, bullet combo To date my most accurate rifle is a 300 Wby I built in 1994 on a Mark 5 action. 27 inches using Wby cases, Fed 215M primers, 84 grains of RL 22, and the Barnes 168 grain TSX. Not to reduce recoil but for speed and flat shooting. Be sure the barrel is free floated. 300". Feb 20, 2022 #1 What Bullets and powder are you guys running your 6. loads I have been shooting. 0 gr and ended at 77. Took difference between 180 & 200. They have worked in all 300 Wby mk 5's. An accurate 300 Wby will kill an elk easily out to as far as you are confident shooting. 375 but want to stretch this one with a higher BC load. For example, the . The 6. 5-300 Weatherby Magnum Maximum Loads Should Be Used With Caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads. So, there you go. Correspondingly, the 6. As always the important things for accuracy are there This is why you won't see a lot of fellas loading for the 300 H&H, they are loading for the 300 Win Mag, 300 Wby, 300 RUM and 300-378 Wby. Joined Dec 26, 2016 wby 300 loads I bought a weatherby vanguard 2 years ago for son's trip to alaska with his grandfather. It would be a far better round than the . BTW, I am looking at e-tips, thanks to the wonderful politicians in Ca that outlawed lead in most of the places that I hunt without any supporting evidence for the "danger to wildlife due to the ingesting of In any of my 300's I like 200g bullets as a minimum. I has taken 3 elk so far. , ethically. im thinking once i burn though all the rounds i have ill probably try reloads with the 165 grain barnes. Any good pet loads will be greatly appreciated. I just Bought A used 300 wby Mark V SS to Go with my Mark V Deluxe. working up some 300 weatherby load never got to good of a group best was with 89. The 30-378 will need a fairly stout bullet. a WLRM, 3. 30 caliber cartridge in the world): (Note: These are MAXIMUM loads (unless otherwise noted), you should use 10% less to start. Tried all three. I think his load is fine also There is about a 2 grain difference between IMR-4831 and H-4831. For 140 Ballisitic Tips, I've had great results with RL-25. Joined Friend of mine inherited his uncle's cherry condition (maybe shot 12-15rnds) Weatherby MK V with original German scope, 300 WBY and wants me to load for it. Also has a #1 contour barrel with a brake, all sitting on a 2 year old WBY factory B&C stock bedded from tang to tip of the stock. Joined May 13, 2003 Messages 50 Location Missouri. 165 gr Weatherby factory ammo would do no better than 1. Classifieds. that only powder i tryed and its 150 btip from I'm going to give my troublesome 300 Weatherby Mark V one more try to shoot accurately (by that I mean under 1 moa) and I really need some help with working up an accurate load for it. 0 gr. (should be OK) There a lot of good bullets that work in a . i have RL 22 and 25, Imr 4350 and Imr 7828ssc. Velocity has always been in the 3000-3050 range W/26" factory pipes. Does anyone have any pet powders and loads for this grain bullet in the . I was wondering as the 416 Wby is based on the 416 Rigby (if it built on a sound modern action) is it possible to use data for the Wby in the Rigby. But one could form cases out of 300 Win mag brass, and move the shoulder out about . 300 Wby, over the last 40 years I have loaded everything from a 110 gr to a 220 gr bullet, most shot well. Going to the range this weekend to chrono and get an idea of velocity. 156 EOL Loads in 6. L. Anyone have any experience/opinion on the best factory load to try with that gun? Going to Forums. 300 Weatherby Magnum Rifle (The most powerful . 270, a 120 grain 7mm, and 130 grain for both the . Staff member. Logged DosEquisShooter. H4831SC, Fed 210, 150gr. 80 (. 0 mm / 3. 257 Weatherby. I have had great success with my switch barrel Win Mosel 70 in 300 Bee and the Berger 210g Hybrid or 215g Hybrid. My pet load is a 150gr Nosler e-tip pushed by 120gr H50BMG and Federal 215m primers. During the early 1950s, he took his . 0 and 73. 300 Weatherby - same load, except 77. ldunnmobile FNG. The chart below shows velocity data using Norma MRP and Vihtavuori N560 powders. Don't second guess your decision on the 300 H&H, it is a solid choice. 5-300wsm and 156 eol. It is not the case used for the . The lapua and ultramag cases only get you maybe 150 fps over the 340 which to an elk doesn't really make any difference. 0 grains of IMR 7828. 30 Nosler and . 300 Weatherby Magnum (Swift Data) Warning! Notes: bullet diam. OP. New powders now are a little faster with it but were no 40 years ago when I developed these loads. com/reloadingdata/65-300-weatherby-magnum/ Hornhunter - I first loaded 165 Sierra #2145 with IMR 4831 at 70. atl5029 Well-Known Member. 300 H&H case. My dog is a member of the "Turd Like Clan" Covert Trail Cameras Congratulations on your nice gear. My Berger manual says OAL should be 3. Anybody got any pet loads for the Barnes 130? Yeah, I would think the 130gr TTSX would be a good deer bullet in the 300 WBY, I am not sure if it would be any better than a 180 AccuBond/PT-200Accubond/PT like bullet though. 54 COAL . and don't tighten up appreciably until I get within a couple grs of book max. 820"; trim length: 2. 825 inches; Trim-to Length: 2. Aug 4, 2012 #4 belly-deep I have been shooting my 300 Wby mag accumark for six years now and my killing load is a Barnes Any pet loads from you for the . I tried a couple combo's and 1 shot ok, the other shot very poorly. 5 - 3396fps 81. 5gn H-4831, Norma case, Rem lg primer 180gn Nosler AB, 80gn RL-19, Rem case, Rem lg primer 180gn Hornady Interlock, My 300 Wby Mag shot a group of 0. Not sure why I guess that slow powder just makes the vibes perfect in the barrel. 5-300 (3550-3600) with 143 grain bullets, 1/2" MOA. A top-dog rifle needs a top-dog bullet. groups at 300 and 4-5 in. at 1000-1250. W. An 80 grain . 020 off engagement) 84 grains of Retumbo. There could be a node at 76 to 77 worth exploring too. 300 Weatherby Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #5 . hillbillyjake2506 OP. 338-378 WBY Load Suggestions. Related Posts. What speeds are you getting on your H1000 and 7828 loads, and what gr are you running on them. 815” Barrel Length: 24” ** Twist Rate: 1:8” Barrel: HS Precision 6. Started by KB340. 300 Magnums, the . The 300 Wby is one of those inherently accurate rounds that gets fantastic when you feed it what it wants. What's new 6. 520" is longer than the . Here is what I have to work with: 175 gr SGK's 180 gr SGK spbt's 190 gr SMK's 185 gr Berger VLD's 20 pieces of new Weatherby brand brass that I have BR prep'd. I am glad to join this forum. 300 loved the Barnes TSX 168 grain. 3400-3500 fps is not unusual. With 7828, I could come very-very close to Wby factory ammo speeds with the same weight bullet. John Barsness has some load data he developed and published in his "Loads That Work" articles and as I recall, spoke highly of Ramshot Magnum. 300 Wby Mag Loads for Elk. Posts: 146. Go to weatherby reloading for other load info. rockville. I’ve killed about 10 elk and mule deer with my Weatherby Mark V stainless fluted 300 Weatherby shooting their factory 180 grain Nosler 6. H. 5x. 264-inch bullets, but for several reasons that cartridge was not added to the Weatherby line, so it be-came a wildcat and has enjoyed a ded - icated following. 338-378 WBY? Thanks in advance. Pet Loads for the 300 Wby. The 300 H&H is the reason why John Nosler designed the Partition bullet way back in 1948. Yes, sometimes, there are "pet" loads but each rifle is of it's own law and loadbooks/data are safety guidelines to follow. 5 grains of IMR Alright fellas , in the next few weeks I will be developing a load for my 300 ultra mag using retumbo / 212 eld-x. hillbillyjake2506. Hello all, My gunsmith called to let me know my new rifle will be ready on Friday. Anybody got any pet loads for the Barnes 130? The 2004 Weatherby catalog lists factory loads for several bullet weights, including 150 grain Hornady Interlock and Nosler Partition bullets at a claimed MV of 3540 fps. Other good powders are H1000, As Fotis notes, 7828SSC with a 180 grain bullet is magic in the 300 Weatherby if you can find some of that. 5mm/. Oct 6, 2019. All Weatherby Brass, New. 0 SD Current - 82. No Part of Savage’s performance criteria was that the new . 270 Wby. 240 wby loads. 815 3290 FPS in 26" in WBY MK 5 My 300 WBY for years I can get above 3300 FPS with 86. 025-. Staff . Partition @ 3. Norma brass CCI-BR-2 I need some help with loads for my 300 wby. 0 I had 72. 15. Just purchased some 150 Bergers to try also. 300 win mag. Senior Member . 300 Wby rounds go- noticeably less recoil than some of the 200 gr. Started by Imyourhuckleberry. 5 MOA@100yds) 71gn H-1000 These are all max or nearly max loads from a S2 Vangaurd The 6. I put a Limbsaver pad on the 300 and its much more comfortable to fire now than any These loads shot very well in an extremely fussy 300 wby ultralight. Oct 8, 2023. 5" for 3 shots. 5 Hunting Cartridge . ) more water than its parent 147 Eldm with 89 grs of US869 and getting 3250 fps with 26" barrel. I am looking for some suggestions on loads for the 140 Sierra and 129 Nosler. C: 0. New posts If I were you I would load them to magazine length and start there. 300 H&H, enabling head spacing at the shoulder, Weatherby retained the belt at the case head, resulting in a very successful marketing ploy. 6 gr and 76. I'm looking for reference points to judge the speed of this barrel. Most like 7828 and h1000. Anyone have some good loads? December 8, 2024, 10:41 PM #2: 44 AMP. My . 0 RE 26 with the 129 LRX at around 3500 fps . Home. The Only load I have so far that my deluxe really likes is 180 gr. I am interested in shooting the Nosler Accubond LR 142 grain bullet. 5-300 cases? Some say it works well, some say Forums. 5 MOA@100yds) --- most accurate load in my 257 Wby 110gn Nosler AccuBond 68gn RL-22 65gn RL-19 (< . Although the case design of the Weatherby was entirely different from the . 300 Weatherby. It seems to like 78. 300 Weatherby Magnum (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 6) Warning! Notes: test barrel: 26", 1 in 10" twist; primers: Large Rifle Magnum; cases: Weatherby, trim-to length: 2. Listing min and max charges. . My rifle (300 Wby ULW) likes 83 gr of 4831sc behind 180 gr TSX's. 5-300? Reply. I hunt whitetail deer the same distances that you’ve described out to 300 yards. 5-300 wby and 156 Berger’s. I can even push the limit as far as shooting fairly quickly and the groups don't open up. It runs 2750 fps in my 24" Kimber 84L. Reduced loads for a 300. Chrono velocity was 3235 fps, and it shows some accuracy potential, as well. The 70. 5-300 Weatherby Magnum 6. My 375 H&H and . I’ll start: 78 grains H1000 200 grain eldx CCI 34s Federal brass Just look at the number of compressed loads shown in the tables for any WSM/AI compared to the old-school magnums. Factory loaded ammunition is available from Federal, Hornady, Weatherby, and Norma of Sweden (who also loads Weatherby brand ammunition). Then some one told me that the Wby was based on the Rigby case. I'll be hunting nilgai soon and those critters are pretty tough. Weatherby offers 165 grain Hornady Interlock and Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets at a MV's of 3390 fps and 3350 fps respectively. And this rifle is killing me . The starting loads are pretty much 308 velocities. 300 WBY mag using 150 gr Hornady SST bullet with H-4831 powder. " Alot of the older Speer manuals have IMR 4064 data for the 300 Wby. 300 and . I want to collect some good loads people have tried to spare precious powder and primers for us that load 300 PRC. 5 Replies 811 Views May 28, 2024, 04:53:06 PM by BB340: 300 WBY loves 181 gr Hammer Hunter bullet. Somehow it was taken that I meant Chris's load, I wasn't. My old reliable accuracy load for a 300 wby is 82 grains H-4831 with the 180 grain bullet and 80 grains with the 200. harfman99; Sep 29, 2019 Here are my loads. It is just under max load for this rifle. 300 WSM are extremely similar in case capacity. 5-300 Weatherby is listed on Hogdon's website with load data for it with US 869. I don't have that rifle anymore, and am currently doing load dev on a new R700 Long Range . Mag. I've always used IMR 4350 and barnes 180gr X bullets in my 300 Win Mag so that's what I used for the Weatherby. The 340 wby is a full length blown out 375 H&H case giving it 200+ fps more velocity. My standard load is the 200 Barnes TSX with 82. You will get blistering speeds out of the 130 and those would 300 WBY Mag Web Data (2. My powder was purchased 10 years ago and may be of a different burn rate than Hired listed, but my 300 shows pressure signs I stop at when I got to 84. I think I need some more rounds down the barrel for break-in to find the top load for accuracy. A two round holder on the side is more than sufficient. ’s established maximum I am shooting a 130 ttsx in my 300 Wby. 560"; maximum case length: 2. 700 / 26 inch 1:10 twist barrel with RL_22 and 180 Accubonds for deer sized game. A. . Mine also likes 7828 with 168 TSX's, 3310 fps and great groups! Long time lurker, first time poster. Swamp Fox Well-Known Member. My load for my . Note: A full length article about the . Reply. 30 - 378 Weatherby Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #14 The load’s great accuracy, though, presented a good place to stop load development. So, what I don't understand, is if the 6. Retumbo has been my go-to powder. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products. 5-300 Wby. Thread starter Salchi Papa; Start date Oct 22 Hunted 20+ years with it before moving up to the 30-378 Wby. 3500 fps from a 26 inch barrel. Started with loads at 88 , 89 , and 90 grains and will go from there. Log in Register. 335" oal Rem 9 1/2M 3100 fps 26" barrel Dad's snow camo 7mm Wby shoots the factory 175gr loads well, though I have not tried to work up a load for that rifle. Seirra's sucked but Hornady 190's were right on the money. 5 grs of IMR-4350, Velocity - 3225 fps - checked with 35P. Iam stuck in Cali so will have to shoot Forums. Everything else shot like complete garbage. It is an accurate rifle. 8 grains of H1000 with the 180AB. I-7828 will go over 3200 fps max accurately and safely. and I went back, to yet again. I have worked with the 300 wby for 40 years. It's basically an improved version of a . Nossler Partition bullets. I am trying to work a load fo my 8mm Remingting magnum using 257 Weatherby Pet Loads w/ 115 TSX and IMR 7828. This powder works well in my 6. weatherbee. I have two rifles in 300 WM and both have good loads with 180 NAB: 73. Last edited: Nov 26, 2019. Eight_Ring FNG. He doesn't shoot that one enough. Recently I was talking to a guy in the weatherby custom shop and he pointed out that on the synthetic and stainless synthetic, you get a plastic stock. 300 Wby 165 Accubond loads. 815"; CAUTION: Loads less than listed starting loads must not be used!USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION! Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Dec 7, 2010 #4 Dusty. 5/3293fps from Berger Data. The popular 180 grain weight is represented by Welcome to the Nation, and congrats on finding an accurate load for your 6. I got my press & dies, and most of my reloading stuff from Midway USA. The 338-378 was a little easier to work up as it liked 107gr of IMR 7828 pushing a 200gr Nosler e-tip or Accubond. Powders include Hodgdon, IMR, Alliant, IMR-7828 is the "go to" powder in my 270 Wby, especially with 130's. Oct 23, 2024 #9 Wolfshead Beginner. I tried using IMR4831 as I'm sitting on a keg of it but the only load that shot acceptably was around 2900 fps. 300 Remington Ultra Magnum, . There is not much data for the 130 gr in a 300 Weatherby. 300 H&H case blown out to maximum capacity, the . TBASTIAN Handloader. 300 WBY load data. Looking for top end load data for a 300 WBY shooting 100 grain bullets. a screen shot would be great. and 200s is 7828 and a 200 gr. 300 WSM, . Just purchased a 300 Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Ti rifle. Articles. I just added a 6. Bought some Hornady 190's. 5-300 is the 300 case just necked down, why isn't there load data for US 869 with the 300 Weatherby? Doing load development and need max load for 300 Weatherby using Retumbo Powder on 180gr for both Accubond and BTip's. ragged hole at a Working on my pet loads. Couple that with Weatherby swaging the bullet in the leade and there's no way you can even push a bullet through the leade to the lands to get a measurement. What we can do is provide a framework to understand what average conditions might look like, and whether those are reasonably viable for a shot from the average shooter to harvest a whitetail deer in the fewest number of shots possible, i. I am familiar with weatherby long range rifles as i own a 30-378 . 300 Wby (sometimes called the . Tried the 130, but am having much better accuracy with 140 Bergers. Not sure how Jimbeaux82 does it, but those are screamin The 6. 308″ diameter. 5 - 300 Weatherby Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #5 Old Mark: . 300 RCM, . 7 g / 150 gr: B. 3x62mm Mauser 270gn Speer HotCor, 64gn H-4350, Hornady case, Fed 215 primer Pet Accuracy Loads For . 300 Ackley Magnum. 5 grains and had sub 1/2" groups with all of them so i'm pushing them with 84. Weatherby will offer three different options in loaded ammunition for the 6. Next 338 WBY RPM Barnes TTSX. Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. 450'3. 300 H&H and . Save I went from Magnum . The gun I went to retumbo in was an early lightweight and it HATED . This is the same basic case used for the . 00 of 7828 / 3000 fps with a 210 Berger. and . Thanks in advance. 308"; maximum cartridge OAL: 3. ) (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders. Nowhere near me has H1000 but there seems to be plenty of the 4831 around. Tim My pet hunting load for several years in my 6. Barrel life short enough and on high bc bullets an extra 50-100 fps really isn't much different. Started by legolas8. 300 mag with similar velocities untill you got over 200 grains when it would take over with the longer neck keeping the base of the Great choice! The 340 wby is one of the best elk cartridges ever built. 5-300 is a Weatherby Caliber and therefore the rifle has a typical Weatherby chamber with a long leade. Physhstyx. Powders include Vihtavuori, IMR, Hodgdon, Alliant, Ramshot, Norma, Accurate 6. 5 - 84. 810"; case: Norma/Weatherby; primer: Federal 215; test barrel: Wiseman; barrel length: 24"; barrel twist: 1-10"; loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD! Be Alert: Looking for a longer range load. The main powder that I am inquiring about is rl 26, H1000 & Ramshot magnum. xlsx Author: carterc1 Created Date: 3/4/2021 10:07:40 AM Below are some loads using a 180 grain bullet. 565( fits in mag with room to spare), WBY vanguard 24" barrel, 3030 fps average, 3/4"-1 1/4 Anybody using this powder for 300 win mag? I usually load a 180gr accubond over 78. 300 H&H Magnum case with a double-radius shoulder. 2 gr, 75. I've compiled every (limited) bit of reloading data I could get on this round but hoping to keep this thread going with updated info. I am going to be really bummed when this barrel is finally shot out. I have just spent the last 18 months working up loads for the two rifles you mentioned, and I found my best loads to be as follows: The 30-378 likes H50BMG and the accuracy improves the more powder I use. Notice that the cartridge overall length of 3. 2 grains of RE 26 and 200 Grain Nosler Partition is the best at a hair under 1 MOA - 4 shots. My current load is 76. 300 Weatherby Magnum (Barnes Reloading Manual #4) reloading data with 106 loads. Maximum loads should be used with CAUTION • C = Compressed Load 2883 2867 2841 2839 2819 2803 2801 2786 2743 2689 2648 2629 2618 Anybody have a favorite reduced load for the 300 Weatherby? Thank you PJ "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month. 5 grs. 300 Wby has Didn’t see a thread for 300 PRC load data. What's new Search. Using Weatherby cases in a Weatherby Mark V. Powders include Vihtavuori, IMR, Hodgdon, Alliant, Ramshot, Norma, Accurate 300 Weatherby Magnum START CHARGE WARNING: Improper handloading practices can result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. Using bullets from Barnes TSX BT, Barnes TSX BT or MRX BT, Barnes TSX BT, MRX BT or BND SPT, Barnes TSX BT, MRX BT or Banded Spitzer Solid, Barnes MRX BT or TSX BT, Barnes TSX BT or MRX BT, Barnes TSX FB, Barnes RN Solid. shootersreference. Berger was kind enough to send me their info, but thought I would ask here as well. L: 90. 600 inches; Minimum COAL: 3. It's always given me the best combo of speed and accuracy, by far. I have had great luck with the 270 Grn Barnes X in my "Africa" . 257 Wby. I built a similar rifle for the Berger 210. Ten years ago my boss bought a 300 Weatherby Accumart to take to Alaska. 300 Weatherby Magnum (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 237 loads. 5 used for My pet load for my brothers 1974 Weatherby loves 80 grains of H4831 Federal 215 primer and Nosler 180 BT. 300 Weatherby (Sako 75 rifle) I shot six 3 shot groups using 180 grain Grand Slams, 84. Others experience might difer from mine but I have'nt had any luck with reduced loads in either my 300 Wby(it also hates anything under 180 gr) or my 340. None of the loads shot over 1 1/2" @ 100 and one shot a . Thread starter TackDriver284; Start date Nov 27, 2017; Nov 27, 2017 #1 T. 5-300 Weatherby Magnum reloading data with 357 loads. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 5/3140fps as start and 81. 300 win appealed to me for a few reasons, such as: velocity wise it doesn't give up much to the Wby, a better selection of brass is available for it, and seating bullets next to or into the lands is possible since it doesn't have the long freebore the Wby does. Loads for . Will routinely shoot less than 1 in. 387: C. Cheers. Of Norma MRP at 3300 I'm loading for the 300 WBY and have tried a few different loads, so far 78. H4831SC followed by H4831SC and an OAL change. 300 Weatherby Ackley Improved 40*) that has a 40* shoulder instead of the rounded Weatherby shoulder, to improve accuracy and case life. He informed me that they have not worked with this caliber but have had other requests 300 WBY MAG Hammer Bullet By Chris Botkins on May 17, 2022. 257, a 110 grain . 815 inches. I have tried the books max loads with Imr 4350 and 7828 and both have punched holes through the primers, but they were very accurate. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth I am still developing loads in my 300 Wby rifle (Mauser action, Voere 2165, made in Austria). qqqeyt abq dvlk pie kga ysbwqyt chfcj vwc tby drowka