Actually, I wish the RSAUM design were more popular, because the shorter case allows bullet with a longer ogive to be seated further out from the case mouth. But the concept of loading a magnum cartridge in that short, rigid receiver held its allure; the short, squat powder column is believed by many to help in the accuracy and consistency department. Should you want the short magnum experience, and should you settle on the WSM design, make sure the rifle you choose feeds cleanly and reliably.

Again, the above is for comparative information purposes only, and you should consult the exact ballistics for the particular .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum or .308 Winchester cartridge you're looking at purchasing. >3100fps with that bullet (either cartridge, the WSM or the RSAUM will have no problem producing those velocities with a 26+" barrel). Lots of case volume relative to a smaller diameter bullet. The .300 RUM is based on a blown-out .404 Jeffery with a rebated rim, generating velocities among the highest available. So a .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum round exits the barrel with kinetic energy equal to the energy required for linear vertical displacement of 3580 pounds through a one foot distance, while a .308 Winchester round exiting the barrel has energy equal to the amount required to displace 2620 pounds over the same one foot distance. I went with 7 saum over 7 wsm mainly for brass availability. True .30-06 Springfield and .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum ballistics information can vary widely from the displayed information, and it is important to understand that the particular characteristics of a given round can make a substantive difference in its true performance. Both are faster than the .30-06 Springfield, and both give highly usable velocities, especially from a short, light rifle. I'd skip the 6.5 saum and go with the 6.5prc. Been away from the forum for awhile sorry for late reply. ELR is all about the bullet, less about the cartridge you are using to power it. Winchester certainly marketed it properly—though it was obviously in direct competition with both their .308 Winchester and the .300 Winchester Magnum—and it seemed like overnight everyone was carrying a three-hundred-short-mag. I think of it as a synergy between the two. The decision for which round is better for a given application should be made with complete information, and this article simply serves as a comparative guide, not the final say. The 2001 release of the .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) saw the first serious threat to the hallowed .300 Winchester Magnum since its release in 1963. It barely tapers over its 1.464-inch length to the start of its 35-degree shoulder. JavaScript is disabled. I haven't got past 1400 yards or so because of no good place to do it but I shoot at 1400 often. All specifications approximate and subject to change depending on ammunition manufacturer, barrel length, specific load and conditions. Our website lists special deals on 9mm Ammo, 10mm Ammo, 45-70 Ammo, 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, 300 Blackout Ammo, 10mm Ammo, 5.56 Ammo, Underwood Ammo, Buffalo Bore Ammo and more special deals on bulk ammo. We have a variety of deals on Rifle Ammo, Handgun Ammo, Shotgun Ammo & Rimfire Ammo, as well as ammo for target practice, plinking, hunting, or shooting competitions. Any feedback would be appreciated. Head to Head: .300 Win. Ended up building 6.5x47 Lapua instead of 300 saum. The bolt on the A bolt seems a lot heavier than the X bolt, which I like. May 13, 2017 #1 One can read all the statistics about each round.
As such, the following is for comparative information purposes only and should not be used to make precise predictions of the trajectory, performance, or true ballistics of any particular .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum or .308 Winchester rounds for hunting, target shooting, plinking, or any other usage. Foundry Outdoors is your trusted home for buying archery, camping, fishing, hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor gear online. Sometimes not a drastic affect, while other times ive shot some ammo with 6 inch groups (federal ammo), then changed to remington core-locs and shot 3/4 inch groups. As illustrated in the chart,.300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 3080 feet per second (fps) while.308 Winchester rounds travel at a velocity of 2680 fps. 22lr,.223,30-06,12gauge with slugs and shot. Im not throwing stones, but a 308 in a long action really isnt a 308 any more. Being beltless (again both the WSM and RSAUM are based on the beltless .404 Jeffery case) the .300 RSAUM’s shoulder offers enough of an angle to offer positive headspacing, yet feeds rather well for a short, squat cartridge. 300 WSM has a case capacity of approx.
vs. .300 WSM. Mag.• .404 Jeffery vs. .416 Rigby• .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor• .300 PRC vs. .300 Win. If those are your choice, I would go with the "A".

I went with RSAUM and I couldn’t be more pleased. At its base the 300 WSM body spans.555-inch. Argue with me all you want but this has been my experience with both rounds. Appreciate the post.

Should I return the gun? In a properly tuned rifle—with a good magazine follower and well-polished feed ramp—the WSM will feed just fine. Aug 14, 2012 #4 C. Caleb Well-Known Member. The target community shows an accuracy advantage for the RSAUM design, though there are truly no flies on the WSM; both have been wonderfully accurate with bullets from 150 to 200 grains. As illustrated in the chart, .30-06 Springfield rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 2820 feet per second (fps) while .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 3080 fps. Sniper’s Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. 338L Mag.• .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester• 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 7mm-08 Remington• 8x57 Mauser vs. .318 Westley Richards• .358 Winchester vs. .350 Remington Magnum• .22-250 Remington vs. .220 Swift• .270 Winchester vs. .270 WSM• .26 Nosler vs. 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum• .458 Win. the WSM holds a little bit more powder winchester factory loads are 10 fps faster than remington factory loads- big deal they probably use differnt barrels just the same length the barrels they use im sure have tighter tollerances than most to increace velocity SAUM is more popular with semi-autos, i hear that its because of its shape it allows better feeding but there are semi-autos that use the WSM and i never herd of any feeding problems with them WSM is more popular with bolt guns. I'm much more interested in what it can do as a short action. Norma and Hornady both making rsaum brass. Not sure if you hunt, I have taken 3 Alaskan moose all with one shot with mine. To put this into perspective, a Boeing 737 commercial airliner travels at a cruising speed of 600 mph, or 880 fps.

Depends what your goal is? Have been looking to step it up a notch . Short Mag. 5.56×45 NATO For more ballistic details visit the Winchester Ammunition website at. The decision for which round is better for a given application should be made with complete information, and this article simply serves as a comparative guide, not the final say. Caliber: Bullet Weight: Overall Cartridge Length: Muzzle Velocity: Trajectory at 300 yds(100yds zero) Muzzle Energy(Ft. That said, I've seen many more rifles chambered for the WSM than I have for the RSAUM, though the latter has a small, yet fervent fan base. Comments have to be approved before showing up, © 2020 Foundry Outdoors - All Rights Reserved, Product successfully added to your Shopping Cart, 223 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 243 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 25 WSSM Winchester Super Short Magnum Ammo, 300 RSAUM Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Ammo, 7mm RSAUM Remington Short Action Ultra Magnum Ammo, .30-06 Springfield vs .300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum Ammo Comparison - Ballistics Info & Chart. Our infatuation with short-action cartridges dates back over a century, what with the .250-3000 Savage and .35 Remington—just to name a couple—having celebrated their 100th birthday some time ago. Same weight bullet, same velocity = same recoil. A list of modern browsers is below; simply click an icon to go to the browser’s download page. Many now shoot the 135 JLK, Thanks for the info. Friday, February 14, 2020. I don’t know who else makes wsm brass besides Winchester, but there is an unnecessary markup on any wsm brass, whether it be 300, 7, or 270. If you are looking for the best ELR setup around in either 30cal or 7mm, look at the 30 cal 198gr Warner Flatline. Thanks for the info. I live in NY state. the composite stalkers are a good, basic but rugged hunting gun.

Based (loosely) on the .404 Jeffery case, and shortened to 2.100 inches, the beltless .300 WSM gave velocities nearly on par with its older brother in a shorter, lighter and more rigid rifle. I just dont want to be hard pressed to find ammo in 3 years and I dont hand load...yet at least. So did I make a mistake? The gun shop I purchased it from actually had a surprising variety of 300 WSM ammo. Stretch the distance up long enough and either can limit performance.

I am very partial to the 6.5mm over the 30 cal bullet myself. Among the .300s, when you look at the dimensions of the two cases, it seriously boils down to nothing more than a popularity contest. Mag. That being said, id say 99% of my shots will be under 250 yards but there is one field I sit in that can get upwards of 400 yards. 22LR Also, just to throw it out there, They had a browning x-bolt in 338 win mag discounted compared to the other x-bolts...maybe its not popular around here... what would the recoil between that and a 7mm WSM (my old rifle). It offers velocities on par with the WSM variant, with both pushing a 180-grain bullet at 2900 fps, compared to the 2960 fps which is standard for the belted .300 Winchester Magnum. To help muddy the water a little check out the 6.5 GAP 4S. I have been shooting a custom 260 Rem. 7mm & 300. It is probably a bigger factor in selecting between one over the other for younger or inexperienced shooters. I couldnt find a single gun in 30.06 minus a few savages, one synthetic X-bolt which was grey(SO UGLY, I know looks arent everything but it was just BAD) and one remington that was way over my budget....1300 bucks. The only concern I have is... 300WSM all day.

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