Bayoubulldog
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I posted an earlier thread on the 270 WSM and i got a ton of good feedback. Admitatly more than i expected. But it made me think about a totally different caliber instead!
So heres the deal, I am looking into getting a new caliber rifle soon. I want something new and unique that does everything i need it to do. Normally that would be whitetail, but I'll be hog hunting soon and my father and i have been planning a black bear and/or elk hunt for years. When he hits retirement in the next year or so, we are going to take some big trips!
So, I've been researching the WSM calibers among others! (A good friend hunts with a 300 WSM and loves it, which is what turned me on to the WSM.)
Overall, im looking for something unique but versatile. I hunt whitetail mostly but may be hunting bigger game in the next few years!
I'll be reloading my own rounds so ammo scarcity isn't a HUGE problem for me. Though I know finding brass can be an issue at times.
I initially looked at the winchester 70 and browning X bolt hunter models. I am really interested in your experiences and thoughts on the round and rifles you shoot! I think the overall WSM craze will Peter out but the 300 WSM may be the only round to survive it.
Do you reload for it? If so do you do any lighter loads? Hunting loads?
Talk me out of (or into) the new 300 WSM I'm considering adding to the stable soon!
So heres the deal, I am looking into getting a new caliber rifle soon. I want something new and unique that does everything i need it to do. Normally that would be whitetail, but I'll be hog hunting soon and my father and i have been planning a black bear and/or elk hunt for years. When he hits retirement in the next year or so, we are going to take some big trips!
So, I've been researching the WSM calibers among others! (A good friend hunts with a 300 WSM and loves it, which is what turned me on to the WSM.)
Overall, im looking for something unique but versatile. I hunt whitetail mostly but may be hunting bigger game in the next few years!
I'll be reloading my own rounds so ammo scarcity isn't a HUGE problem for me. Though I know finding brass can be an issue at times.
I initially looked at the winchester 70 and browning X bolt hunter models. I am really interested in your experiences and thoughts on the round and rifles you shoot! I think the overall WSM craze will Peter out but the 300 WSM may be the only round to survive it.
Do you reload for it? If so do you do any lighter loads? Hunting loads?
Talk me out of (or into) the new 300 WSM I'm considering adding to the stable soon!