I've never recovered a bullet from my 338. Its a good looking bullet. I loaded the 200 NAB over a wad of Retumbo for a 300 RUM, gift for my SIL. No meat damage. I finally got drawn for a late elk hunt in Unit 28, north of Road 506 and south of the boundary line of the Lincoln National Forest... Northeast Nevada Early Elk hunt, by John Yesterday as we are approaching the end of a very long season including two management elk hunts I took my second elk. have found it to be very useful and enlightening. ", 7mm Remington Magnum, by Dean It's more effective out to longer ranges and IS NOT TOO MUCH FOR DEER. are both great. fits three like sophisticated sardines and feeds them out just as slick. Mag. Mag. you luck during your hunts and God bless!". ...got to put the smack down on my first elk, a beautiful, Your website is a great help! Yesterday as we are approaching the end of a very long season including two management elk hunts I took my second elk. 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. 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. Unless one is accompanied by a good number of friends, or shooting in very … A 300 Win Mag will do very well for almost all applications. More Guns. I used to hunt with a .308, (Remington 800 VLS, heavy barrel, all the goodies) but at just shy of 15 pounds I got tired of carrying it through the woods. If anyone has tips on areas to start scouting, I'd really appreciate it. 180 AB with 75.0g RL-22 has worked wonders in 2 separate 300WM for me. 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. 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. I have more experience with the older Barnes 180 XBT from a 300 Win Mag. 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. ", Jesse, NM: "I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and energy 7mm rem mag vs 7mm rem ultra mag vs 300 win mag. 300 PRC vs 300 Win Mag. I also know a guy who kills elk with a 243. The ballistics chart below compares the trajectory of Hornady Precision Hunter and Winchester Expedition Big Game and factory loads for each cartridge. One thing the 300 Win mag has going for it is it will cycle a bit more smoothly on average. Finally.Good jump. of filling a tag. 1; 2; Next. A 300 win mag will do it all, theDude is excellent at providing some insight on shot. There's plenty enough energy in that 180grn AB for whatever you want to shoot. 300 win mag. But for new hunters: 308, every damn day of the week. I have countless hrs going over stats, topo maps & Google Earth", Elk Hunting Colorado in 2013, By William (Midland, TX) "I am planning an elk hunt next year in Colorado and I wanted to know if hunting Gunnison National Forest...", Unit 60 Elk 4th Rifle Season Nov 13-17 Either Sex 2013, By Chester I am posting this to see if anyone would know of any elk hunts free to disabled vets.... First Elk with a Bow, by Ryan H. (Colorado), ...Finally after many years of hunting with a bow "I got er did"! First time elk hunter hunting Arizona unit 6A However, and this is pure personal opinion, I don't like putting the 7mm mag and the .300 in the same category. 7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: Cartridge Sizes Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the … ", 338 Marlin Express, "Light, fast shooting, hard hitting, manageable recoil, and for a lever gun - very accurate. Mag. Tristan, Superior, CO: "I feel like I Mar 2, 2018 #4 W. … Looking at the Lyman reloading manual, … 325 WSM is worth considering, Palmer Lake,CO: I believe that the .325 WSM is the ultimate elk caliber... 30-30 for Elk? But for new hunters: 308, every damn day of the week. Elk and Deer Hunting and Mountain Bikes, by Skip Shepherd (Tucson, AZ)~ At 67 I am thinking a lot about investing in a mountain bike to get back into remote areas... Solo archery hunting -- tips for calling/set up?, by Idaho Steve to tell you THANKS! 300 Win Mag vs 308. I have to reiterate though that I don't shoot past 375 or so. 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. That .338 cal 180 made a wound channel that looked like every Partition result I had ever seen. By Ron Spomer. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020. You must log in or register to reply here. Looking for a new elk gun that will give me some distance. need bow to none: 180-grain bullets exit the muzzle at 3,200 fps or more and carry over 4,000 ft.-lbs. of energy. This hunt is from a 2015 late season antlerless elk tag in Utah. They're both moose medicine. the Monos are long, but many heavier c&c bullets are too, and they "do" recoil more. Neither is going to be a dream to shoot unless you go with a heavy bench weight rig. Is there anyone that has hunted in any of these units and can give me some friendly advice? Working up a load for my 300 win mag. Left to Right: .300 RUM, .300 Win. Thanks (Whitehorse, Yukon Canada). Ribs to under hide near flank 225 yards. "...Any general advice about the unit would be appreciated! Did anyone else see that?) I shot a heavy Aoudad sheep at 250 or so, and he made one hop and was done. That means it can throw the same size bullets about 200 fps faster than the Win. I am extremely excited for this First Elk Hunt First Elk Hunt, by Big "R" (NM). The original conversation I can’t recall, but I do remember we got onto the subject of hunting caribou. Lots of people complain it kills on both ends but I don't have any problems with the round. New Mexico Unit 49, by Silas (Los Alamos, NM). Gold $$ Contributor. This is comparing 225 grain 338s vs 180 grain 300s. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Picking The Right Heavy Hitter. 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. 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 did not draw a tag for Missouri breaks where I have hunted in the past. Thread starter LRH ELKAHOLIC; Start date Jul 24, 2014; Help Support Long Range Hunting : Join the LRH Team or . 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. That doesn't make them the best elk rifle, but it's an interesting stat. JavaScript is disabled. I just read that 300 magnums of one sort or another have killed the most trophy elk. Skip, (Tucson, AZ) "Your Elk Hunting Tips Web Site is the best, most helpful know many other hunters⦠Thanks again for the gear, and the website. I've hunted and killed many elk with a .270 Win. A 30-06 will handle a 180gr bullet very well, in my 30-06 it's my bullet of choice. in creating such an amazing and helpful website. The shot was taken from 550 yards with a 300 Ultra mag. Head to Head: .300 Win. 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. by 13 percent and the Win. I did a ton of research on calibers only, as I knew I was buying another Remington 700. My elk rifle is a .338. I've never recovered a bullet from my 338. Go with the .300 win mag, it's just a better overall caliber, like you said bigger bullet, more knock down power. Mag. Thanks again! Too much can go wrong and the recovery of an animal shot at 100 yards can already be complicated at times. (Eagle, CO). The phone rang on a snowy Saturday afternoon in early 2000, and upon answering I found my dad – Ol’ Grumpy Pants – on the other end of the line. I have more experience with the older Barnes 180 XBT from a 300 Win Mag. I guess I will really find out this Sept 2010. thank you for the great tips on hunting elk. He killed a big cow a tad over 440yds with it, blew chunks out the other side, he said. an excellent guide to approaching elk hunting. At the same time, the .300 RUM uses a rebated rim case while the .300 Win Mag does not. Since the recoil for the 300 Ultra is about the same as a 338 Win Mag and many would argue the 338 is a more versatile cartridge, why do you think so many choose the 300 … The 7mm RUM is really only a good option if you are shooting ultra long range. Hunting gifts received-let’s see/hear ‘em. The drawbacks... ammo is fairly difficult to find. So, it begs to question whether or not the new .300 PRC will steal the thunder of the .300 Win. I wish Very few folks realize that out around 350-400 it starts overtaking the 180. fits three like sophisticated sardines and feeds them out just as slick. I like to work up a good load with the mono I like ( and weight I want) say 150 TTSX/175LRX for a 300WM and then I work up a good load with the 200 Noslers or similar. Happy with it so far on a handful of animals I have taken. Aug 14, 2019 #1 Looking for a new elk gun that will give me some distance. Of the cup and core, the Sierra Pro Hunter 180 and Speer Hot Cor 180 do very well, but even better ( based on my use in 30-06 and 30-06 Improved) are the Sierra 200 GK SBT and the Speer 200 Hot Cor. Thread starter leclairk; Start date Aug 14, 2019; leclairk. Elk Hunting Pocatello by Cameron (Pocatello) Where is the best place to elk hunt around Pocatello, Idaho? 7mm Rem Mag vs 300 Win Mag: Cartridge Sizes 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. thank you for the great tips on hunting elk. 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. Barrel life is short, and being aggressively overbore, the RUM can be finicky about accuracy. and 100 fps faster than the Wby. First time elk hunter hunting Arizona unit 6A, Unit 60 Elk 4th Rifle Season Nov 13-17 Either Sex 2013. 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. Just my opinion. He traveled about 20 yards, pleased me as do Partition in 180g. Preferred by long range hunters and military snipers over the … I recently worked up a load in 300WM with the 200 Partition. Switched to E-tip 180s. 338 Win Mag vs 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua Ballistics. I would imagine it could be difficult for smaller shooters. Looking at the recoil of the .300 Win Mag vs .300 WSM is important for understanding certain situations that you might favor one over the other. SUBSCRIBE . Mag., .300 WSM, and .30-06 Springfield. However, it’s a bit too much of a good thing. I use the Win 250 mag safes and had a one shot kill. If the .300 Winchester were given a magnum-length receiver, where a longer bullet could be seated properly, it could utilize these longer bullets without issue. Non- Lead Bullets for Elk?, by Dave, Elk Hunting Tips.Net Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations . I have heard two somewhat contradictory stories... DIY Gear List Must Have's! More. Election gun buying, 300wsm suggestions tips and substitutions. If it is a Premium, its sixes for me. by Randy B you luck during your hunts and God bless! They were Remington 700 actions with 26" Lilja 1:10 barrels and McMillian stocks. I know the pictures a moose but it is the biggest bodied moose I have seen in over 20 years hunting the beast! one I have ever seen. I got the basic Remington 700, with the matte finish and synthetic stock (SPS?). Mag. ", Travis (WI), "I just wanted to say thank you for your site, and helpful emails! Start off sounding likeâ¦, Best Rifle Caliber?, by Buglemup (Superior, MT), "I've been reading what people have been writing about rifle calibers and here is what 16 years of guiding elk has taught me. The rifle build I spoke with you about as of right now will be a 300 rum but I am still wondering if a 300 Norma would be better. Feb 1, 2016 #14 VAspeedgoat Well-known member. (Garrison, MT)~ What do you ballistics guys think about the use of non-lead bullets for elk? Survival. elk rifle season as its my first. Accuracy is going to be a lot more about the specific gun than the caliber. Using a fat, 404 Jeffery case 2.850" long with the 30-degree shoulder pushed well forward, Remington engineers were able to beat the case capacity of the 300 Wby. 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win. Second place weapon for killing the most trophies was... BOWS! I recently worked up a load in 300WM with the 200 Partition. Having to start over and try western Montana. One thing the 300 Win mag has going for it is it will cycle a bit more smoothly on average. I use it for hunting Whitetail out to about 500 yards as well as recreational target shooting. Some do like the very fast speeds, but really, anything over 3000fps....doubtful any of us could tell any difference, ha. The recoil is managable for me, but I'm 6'03", 280lbs. This hunt is from a 2015 late season antlerless elk tag in Utah. Just my opinion. Hunted at most distances from 50 yards to over 1000 with most kills being from 350 to 800 yards. I like the Mid to Heavy "conventional" bullets also, because they work pretty well. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter … Finally filled the freezer..., Colorado Rockies~ "I was bummed when I got to the property and no elk, nor any hoof prints in the snow. Not surprisingly, there are some significant differences in the ballistics of the three cartridges. Mag. I also have a .300 Wthby in a Rem 700, but I don't think it provides much real advantage over the Win version. Why? Ballistically, the .300 Wby. Would you rather have a 308 win with a 22 inch barrel or a 300 win mag with a 26 inch barrel. The 300 RUM shoots nearly as flat as a .270, but carries much more energy. This beast provides more initial velocity than any of the previous cartridges discussed, and has proven to be an outstanding elk cartridge. Christensen Arms 300 Win Mag vs 300 RUM. 300 Win Mag vs 338 Lapua vs 338 Win Mag: Picking The Right Heavy Hitter. 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. Additionally, the .300 RUM has a minimally tapered beltless case with a 30 degree shoulder. However, the lighter weight monos just change the whole paradigm, IMHO. Yep. I landed on the 300 win mag mainly because it was the caliber of the gun I selected. Joined Sep 4, 2014 Messages 2,706 Location Timberville, VA. Of your choices the .338 is the one that doesn't fit just because you mentioned longer shots. 300 Win Mag vs 308. The .300 Norma Magnum is also another cartridge which offers some excellent long-range ballistics, and has grabbed the attention of the U.S. Army. Win. It seems that my 338 hits a little harder and will penetrate deeper. The larger 300s, Rum and 30-378 will only provide more power at extreme long range. 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'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. If you're gun just seems to like the 200s better, there's that, but don't worry energy between the two. With bullets from the same mfg's in the 180, 190, 210, 215 and 230 gr weights. blog) by 20 percent. I know every barrel is different but with dumb luck, it worked in mine. Accuracy is going to be a lot more about the specific gun than the caliber. Why? Unique Elk Talk I liked the Nosler 115 PT minimum for a 257 Wby and later the 100 TSX best. Together we broke the barrels in and then developed a load. It will also handle 200gr bullet's but I don't think as ell as the 300 magnums. Join in and write your own page! I am extremely excited for this Hunted at most distances from 50 yards to over 1000 with most kills being from 350 to 800 yards. 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. Hornady .300 PRC (left) and .300 RUM.300 Remington Ultra Mag vs. Hornady .300 PRC. Will this work to shoot an elk ? By Ron Spomer. (I think it was just elk. We shot and compared three popular options to help you decide on the best elk cartridge for your style of hunting. 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. Many current rifles chambered in .300 Ultra Mag, .300 WSM, and other short fats resist accepting more than two cartridges in the magazine — but the .300 Wby. It looks like the ballistics are fairly close out to 500. 2950fps with R23 shot like a varmint rifle, the 200 NAB would be swell too. The fact that the .300 RUM has a beltless case is something of an advantage when it comes to reliable feeding. A 300 Win Mag will do very well for almost all applications. I had read years ago and believe to this day that the beauty of a magnum is it handles heavy for cartridge bullet's better than standard bullet's. That’s how the two cartridges compare to each other in a nutshell. 1,089 Posts #6 • Feb 1, 2013. I wanted to personally It's more effective out to longer ranges and IS NOT TOO MUCH FOR DEER. trying to find out weather the 300 rum is worth the recoil, barrel life and price for … I personally don't consider extreme long range fair to the game. Finally time to do some reloading for my Savage Model 110 Long Range Hunter in 300 WSM. I like that you can get factory loads in several different power levels. It is probably a bigger factor in selecting between one over the other for younger or inexperienced shooters. Knocks a 60" bull Moose down at 500 yards, so I'm sure it will do well with Elk. My profile picture shows an AB I recovered this past fall. Mag. 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. He was dead when he hit the ground. I second the opinion in finding which one the gun likes and how much room you have in the magazine to handle the longer heavier bullets. Even the older 220 cup n core "can" come apart from a 300 Mag up close. Obviously, these numbers only take into consideration the energy required and don’t consider whether the shooter … We have 3 300 w m in the house each required a different bullet to get sub moa 165 acc b a 190 Berger and a 210 Berger. 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). Would love to hear some of you guys favorite .300 RUM loads especially if any of you are loading with N570. I have just never been thrilled by the 7mm Rem Mag. Hector, TX: "Wow, that was fast! They match.30-06, 300 win mag and a "hot" load that is ballistically superior to the other two. : I have a 30 30 with 170 grain round nose bullet. Elk Cartridge Showdown: .308 Win vs. .300 Win. It's the same also around my house in … Mitchell, Moscow Idaho. I liked the "point and shoot", thread the needle ( through a hole in the puckerbrush if you would) type shooting that I did. I think the newer TTSX has more advantages. They match .30-06, 300 win mag and a "hot" load that is ballistically superior to the other two. Ha I had a friend who used the factory 220gr Corlokts on Tx deer/hogs in his 30-06. 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