Thread: 300 Win Mag-150gr vs 180gr

Personally I prefer 150 gr. in my Ruger 7 Mag. From 50 yds to 300yds+, I have had NO complaints at all. I have shot high end bullets as well as your normal Remington, Winchester, etc in a vise and in hunting situations. After lots of money spent on ammo, and ALOT of deer on the ground, Remington Core-Lock 150 gr have out performed all in my opinion. Accuracy, bullet expansion, down range capability, and just plain knock down power have sold me. Although as with most high caliber guns, I have had issues with exploding bullets at close range when hitting a rib bone, but the outcome is ALWAYS a down deer immediately. 7mmMag/300 Mag, etc are great for wide open shots, but not great for shooting into semi thick to thick brush. The high velocity of the bullets will usually make nearly all bullets explode or deflect horribly when hitting a limb or something at close range no matter what brand you choose. The heavier bullets may help with this but I doubt very much, just my opinion. I know you asked about a 300 mag, my hunting buddy shoots one and he and I have had the same issues, success, and failures with my 7 mag and his 300 mag. Always remember to shoot the same bullets (brand, grain, same lot #) when hunting that you sighted your rifle in with. You probably know that, just a reminder for those who dont! Good Luck!!

Originally Posted by PurpleNGold

I almost went with the 270 but I have a Rem 700 in 270 so I went with the 300. With all the reviews I read on the rifle the thing that stands out is the accuracy. Although I hadn't put too many rounds through it yet, it shoots pretty nice. Very smooth action too. Hopefully I'll be able to put a hole in something and see the results.

Tuck, any complaints with yours?

No complaints at all with mine. Action is smoother than any rifle I have owned! I tried ballistic tips one season, but went back to pointed soft points. Ballistic tips grouped fine, just couldn't tell enough difference in killing performance to justify the higher price for ammo. My son has one in 7mm-08 and has had an issue with loading cartridges in the magazine even when the gun was brand new. Called Tikka after buying the rifle and having the problem and they would not send a new magazine, they wanted him to ship the entire gun back. He just lives with it, don't want to go thru the hassle of sending it back. Thought about just buying a new magazine but they cost about $80. I researched alot before buying a Tikka and couldn't find anything negative about them. Made by SAKO and imported by BERETTA. I think you will be well satisfied with it. I read an article (I think by Chuck Hawks, can't remember) that Tikka test fires all their rifles and if it doesn't group 1" or less, they shred it.