Favorite 300RUM deer loads

300magman · September 15, 2008, 12:21 PM

Can anyone offer up some of thier favorite loads for the 300RUM. I'm thinking of a good hunting bullet with a flat flat tragectory capable of taking big deer at extended range.
And perhaps another more moderate load that would be good for smaller deer at limited ranges or for range practice.

**Unclenick** · September 15, 2008, 02:56 PM

What is your idea of extended range? Generally, a lighter bullet with more velocity shoots faster and flatter up close, but you need bullet weight for the high B.C.s that limit velocity loss and wind drift at long ranges. Weight means a more arcing, less flat trajectory.

300magman · September 16, 2008, 10:07 AM

Well, around here hunting is done a lot from stands on farmland or sometimes in stands in fresh "choppings" in the woods. I have stands with views of no more than 150-175 yards and I have stands with views that are virtually unlimited.
I'm a fair shot and my stands are built with shooting positions in them to steady the rifle if they have longer views. I have had the opportunity to take shots anywhere from 400-600 yards...would I actually do it...doubtful buttttt, you never know.
I like to kill a deer, DEAD, with one well placed shot, if conditions were right and I and the gun/load were up to it at the moment, it COULD happen if I had confidence in the situation.

P.S. Before anyone says "Just Get Close, Be a Better Hunter" etc. - Sometimes it just isn't possible, you either take the shot you have, or you pass it by...being a better hunter means knowing when its responsible to do the latter.

September 15, 2008, 12:21 PM	#1
300magman Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Posts: 714	Favorite 300RUM deer loads Can anyone offer up some of thier favorite loads for the 300RUM. I'm thinking of a good hunting bullet with a flat flat tragectory capable of taking big deer at extended range. And perhaps another more moderate load that would be good for smaller deer at limited ranges or for range practice.

September 15, 2008, 02:56 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	What is your idea of extended range? Generally, a lighter bullet with more velocity shoots faster and flatter up close, but you need bullet weight for the high B.C.s that limit velocity loss and wind drift at long ranges. Weight means a more arcing, less flat trajectory. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

September 16, 2008, 10:07 AM	#3
300magman Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2008 Posts: 714	Well, around here hunting is done a lot from stands on farmland or sometimes in stands in fresh "choppings" in the woods. I have stands with views of no more than 150-175 yards and I have stands with views that are virtually unlimited. I'm a fair shot and my stands are built with shooting positions in them to steady the rifle if they have longer views. I have had the opportunity to take shots anywhere from 400-600 yards...would I actually do it...doubtful buttttt, you never know. I like to kill a deer, DEAD, with one well placed shot, if conditions were right and I and the gun/load were up to it at the moment, it COULD happen if I had confidence in the situation. P.S. Before anyone says "Just Get Close, Be a Better Hunter" etc. - Sometimes it just isn't possible, you either take the shot you have, or you pass it by...being a better hunter means knowing when its responsible to do the latter.