300 WSM Elk Bullet Suggestions?

[BCD]

I have a Hells Canyon Speed in 300 WSM that I killed my first elk with this fall. The bullet was a Barnes TTSX 165 grain and it performed perfectly at 286 yards going right through the opposite shoulder and lodging in the hide. While I start to think about my next elk hunt I plan on experimenting with a couple of different bullets to see if I can squeeze a little more accuracy out of my setup. Of the bullets I have tried the Barnes and Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond have been the best.. I am looking at trying the Nosler Partition 180 grain and Federal Trophy Bonded Tip in 180 Grain. Due to some reports around terminal performance issues, I am not looking at Bergers or Hornady ELDX. Are there any other bullets I might consider experimenting with while trying to find the perfect "one"?

Thank You!!

 

[LightFoot]

Sounds like a winning combo with the 165 TTSX.

Maybe try the 190 LRX.

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[DavePwns]

I've heard great accuracy from hammer hunter 181g, I've yet to try them but seems like a good option for 300 short

 

[Legend]

Acubond's are killing machines but I decided to try eldx....man are they accurate. However, the eldx has shown very poor performance inside 300yds. Going to give hammer bullets a try. If they don't shoot it's back to Acubond

 

[hodgeman]

180 Accubonds in the 300 is a killing machine.

 

[rootacres]

Those TTSX are very tough bullets. I saw a 180gr TTSX in action at a similar range this fall. It performed great. I also saw the performance of a 185gr Berger Classic Hunter. It performed as expected, penetrated inside the shoulder and broke up. I used a 7mm 168gr Berger Classic Hunter at 325yds and it had 41% weight retention. All 3 bulls went less than 10 yards.

Berger’s get a bad wrap. I understand people’s concern with them, especially on larger dense animals. They are incredibly accurate though.

If you want to mess with a bullet other than Barnes the next best option IMO is the Nosler Accubonds. I took a muley with my 300 WSM in 2019. The 180gr Accubond performed excellent.

Check you my post below in regards to bullet design.

Copper vs Bonded vs Cup and Core

Hey All, Current rifle setup for reference: 7mm WSM, 168gr Berger Classic Hunter at 2850, max intended range of 600 yds So I was hoping to get some dialogue from people with more experience than me on this. I watched two elk go down to 300 win mags in the last week. Both were shooting very...

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[SDHNTR]

181 Hammers in mine.

 

[J Dubaya]

I switched to the new Federal Terminal Ascent 200 grn for my Browning Abolt 300 WSM. Provided Federal keeps making these, I won't be switching anytime soon.

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[Unoboats]

I working up loads with 166 Hammer hunters now in my custom 300WSM. Will keep you posted. Going to try 181’s as well.


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[HiMtnHntr]

In the barnes or similar line for the 300, I prefer a 180 gn or there abouts.

 

[Elkhntr08]

If the Barnes shoots well and performs, why change?
I ask myself the same question when I’m picking up new/different bullets.

 

[Breddoch]

+1 for the 180 accubond

 

[Marty]

I'd recommend trying the 190gr Accubond LR. I shoot the Nosler factory offering and have shot alaskan black bear, whitetail deer, caribou, kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, and impala with good success. Ranges to the animal varied from 35-440 yards. All animals were found dead within 50 yards of the point of impact.

 

[brsnow]

175 LRX

 

[307]

I shot one elk cow about 170 yards with the 200 grain ELD-X from a 300 wsm. Bang flop. Good holes through both scapula. The bullet did break apart. No exit wound.

I realize it's not great info, but maybe it's something.

 

[B23]

Regardless of what you've heard about them the Berger 205 Elite Hunter should make for a good match up for your 300 WSM.

 

[ManyBullets]

180 AB are the ticket for the WSM. Used them on everything at all sorts of ranges with no issues - just dead animals.

 

[journeyman713]

180 accubond !

 

[BCD]

Lots of love for the accubonds and the Barnes. Has anyone tried the Nosler Partitions or Federal Trophy Bonded Tips?

 

[EmperorMA]

Regardless of what you've heard about them the Berger 205 Elite Hunter should make for a good match up for your 300 WSM.

How are they on bone at 45 yards?