.300 Winchester Magnum vs .300 Weatherby magnum Barnes 175gr LRX. With Reloading Weatherby

[@Pilotc180]

I have both 300 Roy and a 300 Winchester; have used them many times in Alaska and Canada. 3 Brown bears, 7 Moose, 9 Caribou, and 3 wolves do not share my enthusiasm for these rifles👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice! Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours my friend!

[@johncrosser8783]

I’ve hunted Elk and Moose with 300 H&H, 308 Norma Magnum, 300 Win and 300 Weatherby All do there Job The Same. If you are a Reloader, you’ll like 308 Norma/300 Win. Just my 2 Cents

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I had a lot of fun making this!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks for a great job sir!

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics Wow! What a buncha' baloney! [Laffin' 😄]

[@NYPrepper]

Would love to do a 300 RUM comparison with you guys

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

@@NYPrepper Would be fun

[@NYPrepper]

@@ReloadingWeatherby I think it would be

[@ebayseller37922]

I am glad you guys collaborated on this one. I really like the reloadingweatherby channel. Thank you for this great video.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you for watching both of us! Austin is a great guy!

[@jamesbromstead4949]

I'm a little biased to the 300 Wby, but the shot deviation you got on the Winchester was excellent. Thank for the video, and the collaboration.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You're welcome thank you for watching and sharing

[@greghannigan4702]

I am also. My dad recently passed away In December of last year And that was his most beloved rifle. He has had it since the mid-eighties And hes only taken it out hunting 3T does not have a scratch on it it's immaculate and I think this yearTo honor him I have to take that Beast out Into the Woods And put down a beautiful wall hanger box with it. I am a smaller frame guy to be honest I really don't even like shooting damn thing. 5'10" 165 pounds And I also broke my right collar bone back about 10 years ago so my right collar bone sticks out a little bit some of the hard-hitting rifles really put a hurt on me with my collarbone sticking out. Let's just say it's honestly not enjoyable.I will do it out of Honor and Duty to him but for myself After this hunting season it will probably never leave the safe again. I have plenty of deer caliber rifles, .243, .25-06 (My Favorite) .30-06, AR10 .308, .300 blackout. Several 12 gauges, I have even used my AR15 5.56mm on deer without issue, shot placement counts! I mainly use my Savage Axis .25-06 bolt action, lighter recoil than the 30-06 (Remington Semi Auto) lighter overall weight, camo composite stock and it has no issue putting deer on the ground. The 1st time I deer hunted with it I fell in love with it and pretty much only use that now unless I am going on a deer drive or stalk hunt where I need a semi then I usually go with the AR .300 Blackout

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@greghannigan4702 get one of those shirts with the recoil pad in it for your shoulder. Really helps

[@patriot4258]

I chose the wby years ago. Through research the 300wby was designed around a 180gr bullet. I have tried from 150 to 220gr still best overall preference is the 180gr

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice! Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours my friend.

[@jasyamaha]

That was a devastating shot from the Weatherby. Good stuff, thanks

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you. Godspeed and good hunting !

[@larrybassett5559]

Nicely done guys, I have both a .300 Winchester and a Weatherby, I'll be keeping them both! 😉

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good idea sir! Keep them both

[@jk-kr8jt]

Yep the Weatherby is faster, therefore flatter with more energy. Known information since the 300 Win was introduced. Which is better? Whichever one you like. If you like the Win use it, if you like the Weatherby use it. Ammo selection, availability and cost is usually the deciding factor.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Totally agree

[@patchitwood7428]

Great job both of you. Very interesting video. I like the monometal projectile in either of these high velocity cartridges.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed... thanks again for watching and the comment. Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours!

[@leonardogarcia2506]

Awesome video! I enjoy both of your channels and the content you two put out.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you kindly

[@paulhomsy2751]

Great test Chuck !! That LRX seems to be offering the best of both worlds, expansion and penetration.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Totally Agree

[@RedneckBallistics]

Absolutely love this kind of testing. Just bought a 300 Weatherby and was curious lmao

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you for stopping by.... you'll love @Reloading Weatherby 's channel. He'll have a lot more info on that channel

[@drew55974]

another good video. I feel you on ammo prices. I shoot 300 rum. I picked up 2 boxes of 175 grn nosler for 86.00 a box.

[@russellking9762]

Ole Roy be smiling from the grave...still the fastest bullet on the block!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

True. But his .30-378 weatherby is the fastest 30 cal

[@debsmith7861]

​@@AlaskanBallisticsexcellent point. True!

[@michaelthompson7570]

Awesome slo mo of the 300bee. So much impact ,power,hydraulics,sheeeesh. Not sure what you would need this on in north america except the polor…….

[@AlaskanBallistics]

RABID MACK TRUCKS?

[@marshaldavout3421]

Oooh can't wait for this one!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks for watching

[@bustabass9025]

The 300 Weatherby is hard to beat in just about every category. While I have high regard for the 300 Win Mag and own them both, as a handloader I prefer working with the Weatherby. But then, I've never met a Magnum cartridge I didn't like. 😕

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I'll have to look into a .300 weatherby when the channel gets big lol

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics You won't regret it. You'll just wonder what took you so long.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I won't wonder, lol it's money that took me so long to 😁

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics Still, better late than never my friend. 👍🏿

[@paulhomsy2751]

I also have both, like them both. The Weatherby definitely yields faster speeds. The Win Mag can go quite a bit faster depending on the powder. Both are great rounds and I agree with the availability favoring the Win Mag, it's good to have both.

[@MusicManMTB]

That was a fun outing at the range! Austin didn't mention my 8 year old boy videod his shot, lol! I was busy in my truck on a work call so my boy took that camera duties. Nice video! Cool collaboration!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you man. Your son did a nice job. Godspeed to you and yours

[@david6920-r6z]

Hey Chuck, I carried a 7mm weatherby mag for years. Mark V. I like weatherby. Still got the rifle. Amazing how fast the 300 weatherby mag was pushing a 175 grain! Thats incredible 30 cal ballistics! A friend of mine is trying to sell me a Tikka 300 Win Mag. Thanks for sharing Dave

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I didn't like my tikka .300 win mag. Didn't fit me right. Get a 4" eye relief scope for it!

[@david6920-r6z]

@@AlaskanBallistics or stick with my Sako custom 3006 AI. 165 grain at 3000 fps aint too shabby!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's not too shabby! Good speed

[@rangerdanger766]

I didnt like my tika 300 very much either and ended up with sako, but my son really likes his after a muzzle brake was added

[@AlaskanBallistics]

What brake did he go with?

[@randalljeffs7272]

Going to try this bullet in 300wsm. Thanks for the video

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You're welcome. Let me know the results. Most rifles i get .75" or better

[@Harperclan7]

Great video I am definitely biased my father has been a weatherby collector since the 60’s and I am also a weatherby collector I have just always preferred them however the 300 win is a great cartridge I also have one of them.

[@anthonydavinci7985]

Great show.. Demonstrated Real DATA ! Based strictly on performance 300 weatherby wins. Considering cost , 300 win mag wins, in my opinion ..

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MY-pc2sz]

@@anthonydavinci7985 my point exactly....

[@stevemcdonald6445]

Hey Chuck and Austin. Great vid and comparison. Like the vids all the time and your experiments. One request would be to see if one could capture the bullet expansion at 100 and 200 yards? Not sure possible, just thinking it’d be interesting to see some differences in expansion and potential real world hunting? Thanks in advance and keep ‘em coming!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Eventually when I find a place to shoot 100 yards

[@russellking9762]

interesting point..in fact i'd like to see that too

[@sugargoldy]

Good video boys I enjoyed it and God bless both of you.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you Darrin. Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours

[@BigTimberLodge]

Now that I'm about to own a 300WBY I find this video to be important and reassuring I made the right choice.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Only if you handload

[@BigTimberLodge]

@@AlaskanBallistics @@ReloadingWeatherby is going to be Reloading for me. The factory ammo is very expensive.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@BigTimberLodge good luck

[@jefferywilliams7687]

I have owned both since 1977. Spot on about the propellant burn rate. Use are using too fast of a propellant. Drop down to RL26, IMR 7828 SSC, H1000. Be sure you use Federal 215 primer. As far as factory ammo goes. 300 Win Mag in Federal Premium will run about $85 to $90. 300 Weatherby Mag in Weatherby Select Plus will run $109 off Wby Web Site. About $90 from a volume retailer. Brass - Norma use to make brass for both Weatherby (original ammo manufacture for Weatherby). Also, use to run brass for Nosler. Covid screwsed everything else up. When optimized, there will only be 150 to 250 difference. Both are excellent cartridges. I support your conclusion, but based on your ammo needs. I prefer 300 Wby Mag. I don’t have to push it as hard to get top results. Loading RL 26 in a 300 Wby Mag my ES is 4 FPS over 5 shots. 300 Win about the same. Both are more than hunting accurate.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Too bad reloader 26 is non existent right now.

[@texpatriot8462]

My Baloni has a first name and it is Roy.... Great video from two great channels!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you

[@bobcatforever3485]

Good video. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes sir thank you!

[@davhuf3496]

Low velocity for 300 Win. Mag. IMHO 40 years ago when I was reloading for the 300 Win. Mag. I got a chronographed velocity of 2980 with the 200 grain Nosler. Cool vid.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah I wasn't too happy with it for sure.

[@davhuf3496]

I bet! But if it is a tack driver...so what. Lol

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@davhuf3496 nothing in this rifle is a tack driver yet... Best Ive for is 1moa

[@MC-uj4co]

Looking forward to seeing your results on this video..

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Well what did you think?

[@junkworks1]

Great video! I'm curious if the 300 Weatherby will go through a manhole cover?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Depends on how hard the steel and bullet used are.

[@joshlower1]

You gotta ask demo ranch if his manholes strong enough to withstand being penetrated by a 300 wby.

[@triggerbarPhD]

I was surprised to see how much more velocity it got. Choice of powder is super important I guess!!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

He could have chosen a faster powder too

[@brianstratton2522]

Great collaboration 👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you

[@jefferywilliams7687]

I own both. RL 26 is the jewel in both. A good substitute is Ramshot Grand. 300 Wby Mag will go well over 3,300. 300 Win Mag will be in the 3,150 range.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@jefferywilliams7687 nice I'll have to try grand powder. Can't get rl26 up here

[@sammartinez8084]

Great info 💯😁😁💯💯💯💯 and amazing show 👍😁💯

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you kindly.

[@classicrocker889]

GREAT VIDEO and 2 GREAT CALIBERS THANK YOU FOR THIS . PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO WITH THE 7MM RUM . ITS A GREAT CALIBER !!!!!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank You! You got a 7mm RUM that I can borrow?

[@WayStedYou]

Seems like a different powder would've been good idea. Chronoed some of my dads 300 win mag and were getting 180grain rem/federal loads at 2980 out of a 24 inch vanguard (made before they swapped to 26 inch barreled magnums)

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed. Thanks

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

FWIW the H4831SC for 300 Weatherby isn't the best powder for top velocities either. In fact it's one of the powders with the slowest velocities for the 175LRX. www.barnesbullets.com/load-data/

[@404nitro]

MY fav 300 mag is and always will be, the 300 H&H. It will easily match the 300 Win mag in like barrel lengths. I have owned two H&H's (have one now) and two 300 Win mag's (have one now) and owned one 300 Wby. The first 300 Win I had was a M-70 Supergrade I bought back 27 years ago or thereabouts. It was back when they had red butt pads and awesome stocks. It had a 26" tube. 3050 to a touch over 3100 was all I could ever get from 180's of any kind, but my 26" 300 Wby would hit 3300 with 180's with no problem. The big increase in velocity with the Wby is the same exact reason I went from owning 338 Win mag's to owning 340 Wby mag's . I've chrono'd a ton of loads out of each cal and the Wby walks all over the Win mag (not that the 338 is a crap round at all, just the Wby is much more)

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah I'd like to test a .340 weatherby

[@404nitro]

@@AlaskanBallistics I love them. I've had three and it is one of my favorite rounds. If I could only have one rifle it would either be my 340 or my 35 Whelen. How do we get a hold of you to send things to you?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Email me at @[e-mail]

[@404nitro]

@@AlaskanBallistics I sent you a mail to that addy.

[@watarusakurai7030]

300 weatherby and 375 H&H,300 H&H 458 Lott is the same length. If the gun is compatible, can I use it by simply replacing the bolt, barrel, etc.?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Posssibly, ask a local gunsmith!

[@Calaveras32Spcl]

My understanding, Weatherby has more case volume so it supposedly has more powder potential. Not sure this slug weight is high enough for that to matter much.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Oh every slug weight matters. That weatherby can send a 110gr over 4000 fps probably closer to 4100+

[@jaybailleaux630]

Always wanted a 300 Weatherby mag since I was a kid back in the early 1970s but realized I can only handle the recoil and expense of the 7mm magnum max. 300 mags are too much gun for me. Like the 270 best.

[@jk-kr8jt]

Jay that is really refreshing to hear someone take recoil into account and know were their limit is. Well done sir.

[@jaybailleaux630]

@@jk-kr8jt I can handle recoil with the best of them . Pain is not my game and no fun. I like to shoot and load test. Magnums hold a hat full of powder. If I hunted dangerous game , I would learn the 375 H&H.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@Jay Bailleaux i can understand that sir. Fortunately my 7mm Rem mag is heavy with a limbsaver recoil pad. My .300 win mag isn't.

[@joshlower1]

Man up.

[@joshlower1]

@@jaybailleaux630 man up get tough. Pain is part of a mans life, embrace it and become stronger.

[@patrioticguy1791]

Damn bro....y'all sure love you some almond milk!! LOL

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Can't drink the regular stuff. Bad for you anyway. I could fart my way to the moon drinking milk

[@shanerhodes925]

I was running a 180 GR partition in a 24 inch bbl I was going 3050 and that was with rl 23so with a 26 should be 3150 or so I would assume plus being a 175 might give you another 25-30 fps.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Longer bullet. Since it's all copper. Also, I've not seen rl23 or 26 on the reloading shelf in several years.

[@07Gixxer]

Surprising because 4831SC should be the better option in the Win seeing as its faster burning. How many grains did you use in the Win?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

The max charge in the barnes data. Sorry don't have the exact data with me now. I didn't seat the bullet as deep as them though.

[@07Gixxer]

@@AlaskanBallistics Barnes seem to load their data low too. I have a 257 Wby and the data for a 100g TSX is 3400 fps, yet I get over that with a 110g Accubond 🤔 Win is still a wicked cartridge though!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah sometimes they don't get quite as much velocity because their powder charge is lower because the all copper bullet is longer.

[@wesbarcus3761]

30 years ago I had a 300 weather by. Using 180 grain factory ammo at 100 yards it would burn clear through 1 half inch AR steel plate like a hot knife through butter.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice!

[@thomasdaum1927]

Thanks for the video . I have owned and reloaded both the 300 Win and the 300 Wby . If I had to buy factory ammo I would shoot the 300 Win but after reloading for 47 years loading the 300 Wby 180 gr bullet at 3300 fps ( 86 gr of IMR 7828 with a Federal 215 primer ) an IMR Handloads Guide load it is superior to the Win cartridge . This is why you reload ! I would not pay $ 100 a box for WBY ammo it only costs pennies more to reload Wby cartridges 8 to 10 more grains of powder if you already a supply of brass . BTW 7828 is ( THE ) powder for most of the WBY cartridges especially the 270 and 300 also the 7 mm . RL 22 and H 4831 are excellent for the 300 Win ! I encourage shooters to learn and start reloading it opens up a whole new aspect to shooting , hunting or target !……..

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Awesome man. Thanks for sharing for expertise and experience! Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours.

[@thomasdaum1927]

@@AlaskanBallistics 👍

[@brazzy1467]

I've been using the Hornady precision hunter 200 gr. ELD-X and I've been slaying elk with it. Have you tried it before?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Every ELD-X I've tested and hunted has severely shreaded. Won't use again.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

But I'm happy for you if it works for you.

[@inalaska1709]

@@AlaskanBallistics sadly the 200gr eld-x is all I have been able to find for my 300 win mag so it is what I’ll have to use this year for moose.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Where In Alaska are you @In Alaska?

[@brazzy1467]

@@AlaskanBallistics I live in Arkansas, I go to Gunnison Colorado to hunt elk with my step son.

[@bradsiler1180]

I've tried magpro, ramshot magnum, and h1000 with the 175 lrx my t3x 300 win mag. With max charges I was only able to get 2900 with mag pro, 2970 with ramshot magnum,2980 with h1000. Any suggestions on powders to get to that 3050-3100 range?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Magnum was the other one i was going to try. What's your barrel length? How deep are you seating them?

[@bradsiler1180]

@@AlaskanBallistics 24.3in is the barrel length I believe. COAL is 3.365in. Barnes states they used a 24 in barrel in their. 175/180 load data. I just don't know how they got 3075fps with magnum. I know I have 150 thousands or more of jump to the lands. Not sure how that affects velocity.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

If you load it down to their down cartridge overall length, you increase the pressure. Try loading a few ribs down at their c.o.a.l.

[@Longtrailside]

300weatherby will always beat the 300wm, but something seems off with the speed on this one. Seems it needs to be about 150 to 200 fps faster. Could you 2 try a different powder in both guns to see if it makes a difference with them?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I could. But i probably won't a video

[@BornAgain2019]

I would start by using the same cronograph setup. They tested the Winchester at 10 yds not at the muzzle with a magnetospeed attached.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You know, when you're coordinating things 2000 miles away, you get what you get

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

FYI I tested this load with a chronograph that was 5 yards away from me. Got the same velocities as I did with the magnospeed

[@danoneill2846]

300 win mag would be my choice a wake up call when you pull the trigger

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah I've got to put that muzzle brake on it.

[@danoneill2846]

@@AlaskanBallistics I never got scope eye , I saw a few others get it from a 7mm Mag . I thought the 7mm was not too bad . I keep my eye away & center it in the scope for parrallax , seems to work OK .

[@deepb249]

What would be good pistol to carry at home?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I like a big FULLSIZE GUN for that. Glock 34, Smith & Wesson m&p 2.0 five inch.

[@gunner4373]

I'd also choose 300 Win. When reloading the 300 Win I use a slower burning powder. Using a compressed load of H1000 I can squeeze 3175-3200fps out of a Hornady 190gr SPBT in a 24" Ruger M77 MKII All Weather. This load is super hot (over max) but the rifle loves it and I'd never attempt it with another rifle, I worked it up slowly just for that gun because its probably the strongest bolt rifle ever made. In my 26" Rem 700 I use a lighter load of the same powder and get just over 3000 with the same bullet. I've never tried a 175gr bullet. Weatherby is a strange animal and an expensive one. Weatherby intentionally designed his own powders to prevent reloaders from reaching his factory ammo ballistics, but now good dudes like Reloading Weatherby help folks make it happen.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Reloading Weatherby is a good Dude for sure! Godspeed!

[@brucebanner9911]

Sounds like you'll get about 500 rounds out of your barrel

[@MY-pc2sz]

@@gunner4373 the old nosler manual has the Win mag throwing a 180 at 3160,a 200 gr at almost 3000, and a 220 partition at 2800 fps with a 24 inch barrel! No overcharges this is in the old nosler number 6 I believe....the Winchester with a 26 inch barrel and a competent handloader will get within 60 fps of any Weatherby....take the challenge....Win mag all the way!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@MY-pc2sz yeah I anticipated more velocity from this load

[@jamespmullin21753]

Too bad the 8mm Remington magnum died. It would be kool with a better twist rate, heavier bullets and not underloaded this time. The 8mm Remmag should be like a 300 Ultramag but 340 Weatherby having a baby. Primary function? All big game except species prohibited by game laws and bore requirements. Is it possible to get a 200 gr going 3100? All i know is it was a huge cartridge with shorter 338 Winmag power level.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I read thinking this same thing earlier

[@scottscheuerman6170]

I would like to see a comparison between the 300 Remington ultra magnum against the 300 Weatherby

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I think reloading Weatherby planning that with NYPrepper

[@dundonrl]

Better comparison is 300 RUM to 30-378 Wby Mag.

[@MrRedFox13Gaming]

308 fps difference makes a 754 ftlbs of energy difference. crazy

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's about right. The formula includes velocity squared

[@Matt-to3jo]

I shoot this bullet in my 300 H&H with IMR 4831 and I get 3050 fps with a 26" tube. I really like this bullet its a great balance for fast 30s. It is really really long which makes it ideal for the H&H case.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice! What Animals have you taken with it?

[@peteee1067]

Try h1000

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Will do

[@peteee1067]

@AlaskanBallistics keen to see results!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

My rifle has accuracy Issues so it'll be a while.

[@michaelcheshareck3275]

At near max, but not over, I was getting around 3060 FPS out of a 24” barrel with my 300 win mag and Ramshot Magnum. I think I’m going to work up a load with the LRX and Reloder 26, I would expect to get over 3100. FPS with that powder. The 300 weatherby is a huge case with a lot of room for powder, and lots of freebore that can allow you to seat them very long to gain a little more room for powder. It’s a beast.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I've got a can of magnum I'm going to do later

[@michaelcheshareck3275]

@@AlaskanBallistics I found you for your 10mm videos and it is great to see you featuring other firearms that I’m also into. Reloading sure is a lot of fun. Not sure I’ll ever get Underwood velocities with my 10mm loads but got up to 1305 FPS with a 200 grain XTP from a 7” KKM barrel an 8.9 SD. I have a little room to go up from there with AA9. Some of my loads with a little less powder were down at 5.4 SD. How I get that SD out of a pistol I’ll never know.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's awesome man. That's good velocity from that barrel. Who's data did you use for that with AA#9?

[@trumpie5399]

Your going the wrong way with powder burn rate go to IMR 4831 or IMR 4350 and Reloader 19 in 300 Win Mag with 175 LRX

[@michaelcheshareck3275]

@@trumpie5399 since the 175 grain LRX is my hunting load I’m just using powders I already have on hand, and 1/2 minute accuracy with well over 3000 FPS is good enough for me until I shoot up what I’ve loaded. If I come across some 4831, 4350, or RL 19 I will definitely give them a try. I was surprised Magnum did so well with how slow it is. With RL 26 and the huge 230 grain Bergers I got 2892 FPS out of a 24” barrel using Hodgdon data, which was too hot and left ejector marks. But it got 2820-2830 with less powder and no signs of pressure. I was pretty shocked at those velocities with no pressure signs with a 24” 300 win mag. I haven’t had time to fine tune it and find the accuracy node, so I may well end up in the 2700s for velocity with my final load.

[@jackvaniciaadams4089]

I use RL 17 180 gr. Barnes TTSX avg. 3053fps. 24" brl. Yeah. You can get a lot more out of that 300wm but you know that. I agree. 300wm would be my choice also for the same reasons

[@AlaskanBallistics]

What powder?

[@jackvaniciaadams4089]

@@AlaskanBallistics reloader 17. 84.3 grains. WLRM primers. It's off the Barnes data

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah most of the reloader powder is unobtanium up here

[@jackvaniciaadams4089]

@@AlaskanBallistics I've had real good luck with it. Try IMR 7977. I've had great success with it and it has copper reducing qualities. Burn rate similar to H1000 but cleaner from my experience.

[@awiedevilliers1288]

Barnes is a great bullet in all calibers my friend and his brother uses 165 grain in their 308's Winchester anything from Impala to Eland drops with one shot kills

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Barnes is definitely great... Agreed

[@charlesmullins3238]

Same thing with my .308 nosler last week…had to cut em and payin $100 for 50 that sucks…ttsx180s weren’t either

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah that's not cool

[@charlesmullins3238]

@@AlaskanBallistics I’m very intrigued in the lazzaroni warbird…check Kevin Calhouns build out…

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks will do

[@fritzd2116]

Nice work. I’m a bit surprised that the Roy did an honest 300fps faster than the Win? I would have guessed a difference of 150fps, maybe? That’s nice to find a 300 Win in a 26” bbl these days.😎

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It didn't get the expected velocities for me too

[@NYPrepper]

Great video...300 RUM beats 300 wby slightly

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Do you have a 300 RUM? What velocities are you getting?

[@NYPrepper]

@@ReloadingWeatherby I will have one very soon. We can do comparisons. Powder capacity is greater.

[@trumpie5399]

Had both sold the Weatherby still have the 300 Winchester Mag. Weatherby barrel throat life is shorter .

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Something to consider for sure. Thank you for watching and the comment.

[@ladon.grantiigrantii5701]

Use magpro prowder in 300win mag and you will get the same seed as the 300 Weatherby I'm shooting 85 grs of magpro 180 ttsx barnes in my 300win mag with a 26inches barrel gun is a browning x-bolt it uses a 1and8 twist

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I'll look into it. Where's your data coming from? 85grs is a lot

[@ladon.grantiigrantii5701]

85.5 is MAX CHARGE!!!

[@ladon.grantiigrantii5701]

Hodgdon says top speed is 3134

[@edpottinger849]

For hunting purposes the 300 win mag is more than enough gun.If you wanted a military sniper rifle for long distance shots the 300 Weatherby is it.A lot lighter than the 50 cal.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Very true... the .50bmg was for anti material though

[@edpottinger849]

@@AlaskanBallistics It was but for a packable rifle under 15 pounds.Loaded scoped bipod probably 11 to 12 pounds would work with a muzzle break.

[@coldsmoker9387]

Win mag is a workhorse,weatherby is a hotrod

[@AlaskanBallistics]

There's some truth to that

[@thecheapshot1065]

I'm trying to make a rifle that is both inherently accurate for target shooting at longer distances than 600 plus. I'm also looking to make something that is a good long range hunting rifle and a sniper rifle with l e applications. These two cartridges have come up

[@AlaskanBallistics]

As well they should. As well as 6.5 prc, 6.8 western, .300 prc, .300rum... etc

[@dundonrl]

The problem with ALL of these overbore cartridges is barrel length. Even with a 26" bbl you're blowing 1/4 or more of your powder out the muzzle. You need at least a 30 or even better a 32" bbl to burn all the powder.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Which means custom rifles most people can't afford. I'll stick with 26"

[@trumpie5399]

IMR 4831 @ 74 WLR primer WW brass 175 LRX 300 Win Mag

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Will have to try C.O.A.L.

[@jamespugh]

Nice work guys. 300 win mag for the win. Ur next moose gun ?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Maybe. Got to get it set up with a good scope though

[@jamespugh]

@@AlaskanBallistics any scope will do well. Your shoot showed be 200 yrds or less.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Please correct your grammar where I know what you meant

[@jamespugh]

@@AlaskanBallistics just fixed it my brother. Should have a haul video up few days from Cw sent me alot of bullets

[@juliahockendorf5910]

In huntingpraxis, I used both, is no real differenz. The bullet ist more importent on game !

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Bullet construction and shot placement are far more important. Agree completely. Godspeed and good hunting

[@juliahockendorf5910]

​@@AlaskanBallisticsthank 's for the answer and "Waidmannsheil " from Germany

[@claw1952]

The fastest 30 cal is actually the 30-378 weatherby.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yep

[@DouglasPrice-p9q]

... don't know why everyone just doesn't use ballistic gel for penetration tests so there can be a standardized basis of comparison?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Because it's 300 bucks a block for the clear stuff to be shipped up here.

[@DouglasPrice-p9q]

@@AlaskanBallistics ... wow!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Found a deal at midway so I'm going to be doing more Ballistics gel testing. But I still think you can figure out whether or not the bullet is good for hunting with these Redneck science tests lol. Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours.

[@Shadytreemechanic77]

He's really leaning on that weatherby to get those numbers . The primers probably fall out of the case after 3 reloads lol

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Maybe so. Thanks for watching. Godspeed and good hunting

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

More like 10 reloads

[@Shadytreemechanic77]

@@ReloadingWeatherby well sir that's impressive with that powder in 300wby . My buddy runs 3050 with a 200gn in 300wm with retumbo on a 24" and that's probably all you need for anything on this side of the pond 👍

[@trumpie5399]

Manuals down load the 300 Win Mag !

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Sometimes

[@docholiday6650]

Wow! To quote someone I know... The 300 Weatherby just made the 300 Win mag it's B#$@!.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Lol yep

[@Guitarsgunsandghosts]

I has both dem 😀

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good idea

[@hankhill3417]

Weatherby guards their factory ammo recipe

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I bet

[@BornAgain2019]

300 win mag velocity was not measured at the muzzle with a magnetospeed device but rather measured 5 to 10 yards down range with a different type of chronograph. Not going to change the fact that the Weatherby is still faster but if all things were kept equal you wouldve seen different results with an increase in velocity from the Winchester.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Get what you get. It wouldn't have made a huge difference.

[@BornAgain2019]

@@AlaskanBallistics I covered that with my statement. But you should've noted the significant difference that results in a 50 to 100 fps increase for the Winchester. In my opinion there are more factors involved in choice of a cartridge than just velocity and resulting energy. First off the 300 win mag uses a standard length receiver the same as the 30/06 family of cartridges which allows it to be chambered in most every model and brand of rifle available today vs the longer magnum length of the Weatherby. This also contributes to a lighter and shorter overall package desirable to most hunters and hunting conditions. And if you dropped to a 24" bbl the Win mag would be less affected. The performance difference between the 2 is significant but the Win mag handles 90% of hunting senarios that a 30 caliber rifle would be used for. Finally the cost and availability of Win mag ammo vs Weatherby isnt even a contest. You'll find 300 Win Mag ammo just about everywhere and at nearly half the cost of Weatherby if you find it at all. There is a reason that the Win mag is still the King of the 30's.

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

Here you go... same load and same bullet. With a chronograph 5-10 yards away. Start at 4:32 of the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobLqGuYe96dl6c

[@BornAgain2019]

@@ReloadingWeatherby and that's what I'd expect from the Roy. No doubt it's a hot rod not disputing that. But I explaned my argument for the Win mag clearly already. All good. Best of luck this season.

[@stevewilson6937]

Altitude ,temperatures and humidity Also have a apart

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Theres no reason to watch this video ever single rifle cartridge that roy weatherby but his name on is 100% the best in its class period

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yep. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@jeremyhanna3852]

@AlaskanBallistics yep and i always say if roy was the designer of the 264 win mag the 6.5 Creedmoor would not exist because everyone would love the 264 mag just like I do bad press killed it

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@jeremyhanna3852 yeah too bad the load data doesn't show the .264 win mag beating the 6.5 prc.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

@AlaskanBallistics yeah 6.5 prc is a hot little round I do a little wildcating and necked a 204 ruger to 17 custom gun custom barrel 1 in 6 twist firing 172 copper hammer bullets trying for a mile a sec

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@jeremyhanna3852 neato!

[@jimklemens5018]

Have you considered reloading?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

These were reloaded?

[@jimklemens5018]

@@AlaskanBallistics You were talking about the retail price of factory ammunition.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah but it's obvious that we loaded these. We even showed you the powder we used

[@Denner771]

Weatherby ain't no joke.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nope! It's fast.

[@Jacweninger]

Both of them

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Always a good policy

[@TheEigerclimber]

WOULD LOVE TO SEE HEAVY FOR CALIBER NON-LONG RANGE HUNTING BULLETS COMPARISONS AND REVIEWS.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Okay thanks for letting me know

[@TheEigerclimber]

@@AlaskanBallistics I APPRECIATE THE RESPONSE AND CONSIDERATION.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I've got some 220gr nosler partition to load up for 30 calibers. If i can find another place to shoot, and film, I'll get on those this winter

[@TheEigerclimber]

@@AlaskanBallistics I HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE GUN/HUNTING WORLD FOR A LONG TIME AND LOOKING TO GET BACK IN ON A LIMITED BUDGET. I WAS THINKINK THE 284 WIN. OR 280 ACKLEY. 140- 160 GRAINS FOR DEER,BLACK BEAR AND ELK. 175 GRAINS IF EVER GO TO ALASKA FOR MOOSE OR BROWN BEAR. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Certainly not a budget cartridge

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks Lance!

[@scottterry1659]

to me accuracy is what I want. Yes vel is nice but if the bullet does go where you want it

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Either can be really accurate

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

This is my hunting load I developed, it is plenty accurate. It's actually the smallest group I've shot with the 175LRX. The velocity is just an added bonus.

[@hankhill3417]

Weatherby vanguard / Howa 1500 are the best value in bolt action period

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed

[@ghunt09]

As magnums go they are both great rounds. IMO just not needed in North America. You can get the same job done with non magnum rounds.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

True. But where the game eats you back... people prefer it

[@ghunt09]

@@AlaskanBallistics I will give you Africa without question

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I didn't say required, I said preferred... shoot a charging grizzly bear with your .243... good luck, sure it CAN do it... can you?

[@ghunt09]

@@AlaskanBallistics 35 Whelen anytime

[@ghunt09]

@@AlaskanBallistics why would I choose a 243?

[@trumpie5399]

IMR 4831 @ 74.0 175gr LRX WLR ( Not Magnum) WW brass 300 Win Mag

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Cool.

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Want $50 a box ammo or $100+ a box ammo? 😆

[@AlaskanBallistics]

There's that. About the same if you reload though

[@chug-a-lug6842]

My friend shot 130 tsx close to 3400fps last year out of his 300 win it was amazing how good they did on deer it was like they got hit by lightning

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

130 gr TTSX is a great bullet! I loaded it up in my 300 WBY and was getting over 3700 FPS.

[@ratherbefishing4225]

@@ReloadingWeatherby I believe it. Shot some factory Hornady 150 stuff through the chrony yesterday with a .300 Wby, showed 3474 fps

[@jrpriller]

the only other 30 cal magnum is the 300 rum and even that is just beating the 300 Wby and not by much

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You can get 200 fps more in some loads if i remember correctly

[@MY-pc2sz]

He even admits this is not the top velocity with that cartridge or bullet,I've seen my nephew get almost 3200 with a 175 gr bullet and no overcharge/pressure signs,the Weatherby doesn't do enough more for a competent reloader for it to justify its recoil/ammunition price/noise,300 win mag all the way

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Fair enough... though 3200 is really pushing it. Though I can see it happening from a 26" barrel and data from the barnes manual

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

I've hit 3400 FPS in my 300 Weatherby with the 175 LRX. If you reload the 300 Weatherby it will cost about the same as reloaded 300 Win mag. But keep making excuses for your slower cartridge

[@MY-pc2sz]

@ReloadingWeatherby learn to read hillbilly boy lol now before your mom calls you upstairs for supper.....the 300 win mag is a more efficient accurate cartridge than the powder burning Weatherby...my 300 with a 30 inch barrel beats your Weatherby soundly and kicks less.....I've yet to see a Weatherby load reach the listed velocity either,the Winchester is the better more efficient cartridge,now go upstairs your mom is waiting

[@MY-pc2sz]

@@ReloadingWeatherby isn't your mom calling you for supper lol

[@ReloadingWeatherby]

@@MY-pc2sz It was your mom calling me for supper. See you soon.

[@EdgeOfGamingOfficial]

*A bit challenging to clean.*

[@AlaskanBallistics]

A bolt action rifle or the game animal?

[@ramonesparza8707]

maybe next time shoot from the tailgate. I'll leave it at that

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks for your comment and feedback. Godspeed and good hunting. Happy Easter to you and yours.

[@DouglasPrice-p9q]

... Nosler components have been getting crappier in quality and ridiculously expensive ... I've dropped their product line all together

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Interesting.

[@georgiadawg9064]

3300 fps 175 gr.!! Lightning rod

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes sir!

[@WilliamKister]

Most Weatherby owners reload for a reason.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Indeed!

[@ethimself5064]

60 yards is way too close. A realistic range would be at least 200 yards

[@AlaskanBallistics]

As you could see we don't have that. Got land I can come film on?

[@ethimself5064]

@@AlaskanBallistics Get it now👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

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