Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Kind of tossing the idea of maybe going 300wsm with 24" barrel but made a search and came across this statement by Danes armory "The WSM calibers are a novality , rounds are $2+ each and I had to taylor the handloads to 95% power or they wont cycle. But the range is 1000 to 1200 yards and velocity is from 2900 to 3900fps. Also made heavies at 200gr and 220gr in the 30 cal." Would going 300wsm be a bad idea? ( just want the biggest damage delt) I've watched some ballistic gel videos but i dont think they where accurate. Thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 338 Federal.... Win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 338>300wsm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Or be the first one here to make a 358 Win. The nice part about the 338 Fed and the 358 Win, they both use 308 brass. That means you can use lots of standard 308 parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Magnums belong in handguns, not auto rifles. I've killed darn near everything imaginable with the .308 and thus can't justify "more" bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 358 huh hmmmm You make a valid point but why not just go big or go home ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 300 wsm is a very powerful caliber ! An adjustable gas block or carrier weights would allow a higherpower factor of the loads. The way my rifle is setup now limits the ammo I use. The next barrel I would drill a smaller gas port hole and all will be good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I feel so embarrassed to ask does the gas port hole not come pre drilled to the correct size. Still a novice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I feel so embarrassed to ask does the gas port hole not come pre drilled to the correct size. Still a noviceMost definally not a stupid question. To some companies it is a trade secret. Different calibers, different gas length system all use different size gas port hole. Specs give ranges of sizes. It is the last process of a barrel or upper build. Too small a hole and the gun won't cycle and if it too large it will have a different set of problems. On custom builds the gas port hole would start off smal and may be increased to make the rifle function properly. So to answer that question is ... Yes , but it may not be the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Diss Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you're going to go big, why not 325 WSM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you're going to go big, why not 325 WSM?You have to find the brass before you can buy it. It is not cheap ! The bullets are an odd size also with a limited amount of weights to choose from. With 30 caliber it has the widest selection of bullet weights and designs on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 Availability would be an issue i see off the shelf 300wsm,308 7mm-8 all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Here's my 300wsm ! No muzzle device yet but the recoil is like a 6.8spc. Very controlable and its a sub ten pound gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looks real nice what length barrel i cant tell pic is cut off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 21 inch bull barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Thanks bud What about the 300 rum or 30-378? Edited January 5, 2014 by Cali_Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Stupid question but if i wanna shoot 300wm/338 fed i can do it with my 308 lower ? Edited February 10, 2014 by Cali_Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Stupid question but if i wanna shoot 300wm/338 fed i can do it with my 308 lower ?338Fed Yes 300WM No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_Ed Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thank you sir what would be the dryer all around round 338 fed or the 308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks bud What about the 300 rum or 30-378?Fondled a Armalite AR10 in 300Rsaum. Wish I had bought it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thank you sir what would be the dryer all around round 338 fed or the 308IDK..Never shot a 338Fed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKSHEEP Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Thank you sir what would be the dryer all around round 338 fed or the 308 I'm not sure what "dryer " means but here's a comparison.... Edit: well that link didn't work but you can go here and compare any that you like.... http://www.federalpremium.com/products/rifle.aspx Edited February 10, 2014 by BLKSHEEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushawg Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Cali_Ed so what did you decide on? Im trying to get a 375wsm going again, life got in the way for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 MikedaddyH, Is that a 300 Winchester magnum AR or am I misinterpreting "300WSM"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray05 Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 http://www.onlylongrange.com/badnews.asp 338 Lapua. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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