Short Barrreled 300wm

[Dwest910]

I just picked up a 30 nosler with a 1:9 22" proof barrel. Shooting the 215gr Berger's at 2812fps. Loaded with 82.3gr retumbo. OAL sitting at 3.565

 

[Wedgy]

I just picked up a 30 nosler with a 1:9 22" proof barrel. Shooting the 215gr Berger's at 2812fps. Loaded with 82.3gr retumbo. OAL sitting at 3.565
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Nice looking rig ! I would think the shorter barrel might favor H1000 being a little faster, try mag primers also, but if it works, it works !

 

[dogz]

IME going from 24-22 you'll love between 50-75 fps total, we've done actual tests of cutting barrels down. If it'll feel right and balance well and be shootable for you I'd do it in a heart beat. You'll pick up a bit of blast, that would be of more concern for me than a few fps. But, that's just me. My 7WSM has a 23" barrel on it and it's just fine.

When it comes to speeds it's always important to look at data taken from one barrel, IE barrels that were actually cut down. Too many variables when it comes to different guns that have different barrel lengths to be any kind of a basis for how much will be lost.

 

[RevJim]

Years ago, if one had a shorter than "norm" barrel, but wanted to get good speed/accuracy/hunting performance, it was always " heavy bullets and slow powders". Most folk went the other route with "light bullets & faster powder". I don't know that it ever made any difference...? Have fun though buddy!

 

[tripdad]

I dont know why everybody says you get big increase in blast. Never noticed a difference hunting or range, maybe with a break. As i posted earlier 20" 300WM it is heavy barrel so maybe the thick shoulders help.

 

[Farmerbrown32]

Im running a 18" 300win on my dt A2. Shooting the 208 eldm at 2740 fps with Retumbo. I love it. Its a hammer. Was running my suppressor on it but i had trouble with coldbore shot so i switched to a break

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

i ran a 20" 30 nosler last year 215 berger 2800 stupid accurate also had a 180 load that was 3k
have a good buddy running a 200 gr accubond from his 300 rum 22" @3100