Savage has for a long time been the go to for inexpensive accuracy. The 110 line set the standard for quality off the shelf trigger units. Just remembered that back in the 90's i bought some remington 200 gr. safari grade swift A frame ammo for my .300 win mag. I wonder id remington made that load in a .300 wsm. Honestly it was a huge overkill with extra recoil but i got pin point accuracy with it from my Weatherby/leaupold set up.
I have 3 and 2 don't shoot for shit yet. Well my 25-06 does with only one kind of ammo out of the 5 I tried but the bolt is awful. My 7 prc is terrible sprays bullets in groups no better than 2.5-3.5 inches. I just bought weatherby select plus 177 grain hammer custom ammo for it. $90 a box. If that doesn't work savage can have it back and figure out the issue. My 30-06 is around 12 years old and it's a tack driver though I'll give it that. Used to have a savage 111 in 300 win mag too that was also about 12 years old and it shot great. So seems like the new ones aren't that great. At least to me
This was a really good comparison through that great shooting rifle. The WSM certainly has my attention. I really enjoyed this particular ammo selection. Occasionally that "Federal Blue Box" will really surprise me. (Just not in this test today 😂)
Yes, the 300 WSM is a wonderful 30 magnum but there are larger ones that are even faster. I have owned the 300 win mag then a Rem 700 in 300 RUM and then went to using 300 Weatherby magnum rifles which I own a custom Mauser 98 in 300 Wby mag and a Weatherby mark 5 in 300 Wby mag that just got a new 27-inch Pac Nor SS super match barrel.
Channel gets better and better! Love all big caliber Rifles and revolvers. Brother 300 Win SM is a great round and barely slower than 300 Win mag and almost same power. Sweet!👌🤠🦖
@@edwardabrams4972 many 300 mags I am sure are accurate at long range if done by a Highly skilled gunsmith using quality barrels and actions and the 300 Wby mag for the Pennsylvania long range shooting club has been a favorite for 1000-yard shoots. So, saying one 300 kind of magnum is better than the other wouldn't be true.
I have several Savage rifles and all of them shoot well except for my Savage Ultralight 300 WSM. That one is super picky. I have tried every ammo that hits the shelves and the only one that shoots good is the Remington Premier Scirocco 180 grain. Unfortunately it looks like Remington has stopped production of it.
I have a Savage 111 in 300 Win Mag and it loves the Remington Scirroco. My problem is that it is almost impossible to find that ammunition anymore. Luckily I stocked up when I could find it.
Your an azz Whoot.. You pretty much got me convinced I want this rifle.. lol. I have a few boxes of 300wsm and about a 100 rounds of brass I realize I still have after getting rid of the rifle I had..
I'm trying to decide on a short action caliber for my first bolt action build and am looking at 6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western, and 300 WSM. I have heard some people say that the 300 WSM can have feeding issues. I know you're a big fan of this caliber. Have you had any feeding issues with this rifle?
Heavy barrel Savage riffles are a shoe in if you spend the money & get the long range ELD-X-M or other. If you haven't tried the Savage Desert TAC. in 6mm creed then you are missing out. love the vids man Keep em going
Ok I'm going to give you the pat on the back either way . I would have bet on the ol blue box federal . I bet it would do a 150gn blue box real nice . You have me at 300 anything either way 🤪
brotha adam , great vid n rifles again my friend , awesome shootin as always , keep checking gunbroker for a 444 marlin lever action for cheaper than normal price perhaps ? , though ive never used it myself any either , lol, lol , thanks n talk soon bro > tom !
n maybe tolliver's will get one in someday n tell your wantin one , check small n mom n pop 2A gun shops in your state , i bet there's one there for cheap , ask around , patriots usually help eachother out ya know , talk soon , > tom !
That’s absolutely fantastic Adam. Makes me smile too. Especially since 300 WSM is one of my favorite cartridges and Savage has been the only rifles I’ve owned which sadly is only 3. As you know from my comments on your last video and on IG, if it were available in left hand I would buy it in a heartbeat and sell my right handed Savage Long Range Hunter, because I want one that is threaded but accurate. If you have an elk hunt you should definitely take this exact rifle 😎🇺🇸
Groups like that, with a 180gr bullet. Out of 300wsm. Small miracle just happened. 270wsm is the only short that makes since to me. But there few and fare between.
You’ve definitely found a shooter in a great cartridge. You should try 165 grainers as an all around bullet. Were you being serious when you said people commented that you don’t have good groups if you don’t hit the bullseye?
I’ve got a Winchester model 70 in 270 WSM that my brother in law won in a raffle years ago…. No sights drilled n tapped but no scope ever mounted still has the tag hangin on the trigger guard
I really like the 270 WSM I also have one and it is a good shooter biggest problem is finding ammunition and brass for it I have made some brass up by running the 300 WSM brass through the 270 WSM dies
I bought the Remington 700 in the 300WSM when it was called the Elk Edition, this was approximately back in 2008 . Barns use to produce the MRX bullet which was in my opinion the Best Bullet ever designed. Being 74 years old and reloading since I was 12 years old, with the old Lee reloading kit, there was no press all you got was a sizing tube and a shaft that allowed you to push the wads or bullet after you would scoop of powder- it was the simplest possible system.
I just checked and I think you are right about Federal no longer producing 150gr Fusion for the 300wsm. They are still producing the Fusion in both 165gr and 180gr, though.
I use the 150g fusion in my tikka t3, 300WSM. Didn't know it's discontinued 😮 Anyhoot, I get the same groups as you did with the 150g & 180g Federals. I'll hafta try the Remington. Thanks for the good info.
I like that you haven't turned your back on the 300 WSM, like most of the other youtubers have. I have Gotten 3/8" groups from the federal fusion 165 grain.
Here where I live 300 WSM factory ammo is approx $3 per round. If you are a hunter who only fires one or two rounds no problem, but in a 40 round competition, you have to reload or go broke.
I always tell people who are just getting into hunting/shooting to get a savage over any other “budget” guns. Never used a savage rifle that didn’t work perfectly
I have a model 70 super grade in the 300 WSM and it does kick darn hard it shoots perty good but I have to use my past shoulder pad otherwise with being on blood thinners after having a a heartache it leaves my shoulder and arm bruised up
It’s the gun! Being a 60+ year gun collector and shooting lots of both cartridges it’s the stock. In most of my guns the 300wsm has recoil and actually feels less then the 7 rem mag in most of my guns.
@@edwardabrams4972 I believe that is right, I have said the same thing in the past. I had a 300wsm in a browning abolt medallion. Beautiful gun but the recoil was rough. They have that straight comb it seems vs the monte carlo stock on my wby.
Howdy from SoDak WTW and Halfmilesniper. Hard to beat the 300 wsm. Great caliber. Have had one for the last 23 years. Super accurate and have taken alot of critters with it too.
My odd 6 savage has a skinny barrel. It's only good for three shots with this certain expensive ammo then I think I'll put it in the truck with ac if they'll let me. It gets real hot down here in South Texas
Hey mate...greetings from Australia. Big fan of your channel and really appreciate the effort you put in to pushing out a video per day. Right behind you in believing that precision and accuracy are worthy aspirations. Have had my eye on .300 WSM for a little while now and this vid (no doubt Pt II as well) provided useful insight. Thanks again...
I have a browning x-bolt 300wsm and I hand load for it also. The 300wsm excels with 150 and 165 grain bullets. Accubonds shoot 1 hole! The 300wsm does it all!
You have got to be happy with those results. I know I would . I want to get a CVA cascade long range hunter in 7mm rem mag but I might be having second thoughts . You certainly are getting fantastic results with your 2 savage 110 trail hunters ! Enjoyed the video 👍
This is exciting accuracy out of a 500 dolla rifle. Wow. Great shooting! Question for you Adam. Are you measuring center to center when you measure your groups? To me….your groups looked smaller than your numbers say. Not a big deal really. Great groups. When im really wanting to scrutinize my group size I will measure edge to edge with calipers and then subtract the bullet diameter. Gives me true (center to center). You got me wanting one if these. Great caliber too! Thank you Sir.
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You're exactly right, I love seeing budget rifles with factory ammo getting sub moa groups! That Savage TH is impressive.
Savage has for a long time been the go to for inexpensive accuracy. The 110 line set the standard for quality off the shelf trigger units. Just remembered that back in the 90's i bought some remington 200 gr. safari grade swift A frame ammo for my .300 win mag. I wonder id remington made that load in a .300 wsm. Honestly it was a huge overkill with extra recoil but i got pin point accuracy with it from my Weatherby/leaupold set up.
I've never owned a Savage that wasn't a shooter.
..this barrel seems a good booolat slingaa 🎉
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I own like 30 rifles and not a single one is a savage.
but my Ruger M77 MkII 338 has been stacking holes @ 250 yards since 1996
I have 3 and 2 don't shoot for shit yet. Well my 25-06 does with only one kind of ammo out of the 5 I tried but the bolt is awful. My 7 prc is terrible sprays bullets in groups no better than 2.5-3.5 inches. I just bought weatherby select plus 177 grain hammer custom ammo for it. $90 a box. If that doesn't work savage can have it back and figure out the issue. My 30-06 is around 12 years old and it's a tack driver though I'll give it that. Used to have a savage 111 in 300 win mag too that was also about 12 years old and it shot great. So seems like the new ones aren't that great. At least to me
I never owned a Savage that WAS a shooter…..to each their own I guess
Hey all its ol mouse hunter john health been down a bit ,, God bless you all,, Semper Fidelis
Good to see you
ooohrah n semper fi marine brotha john , i was active 93' to 97' , i am a old salty cpl. here , talk soon bro > tom !
This was a really good comparison through that great shooting rifle. The WSM certainly has my attention. I really enjoyed this particular ammo selection. Occasionally that "Federal Blue Box" will really surprise me. (Just not in this test today 😂)
Moral of the story is 300 WSM is basically a lazer beam
Yes, the 300 WSM is a wonderful 30 magnum but there are larger ones that are even faster.
I have owned the 300 win mag then a Rem 700 in 300 RUM and then went to using 300 Weatherby magnum rifles which I own a custom Mauser 98 in 300 Wby mag and a Weatherby mark 5 in 300 Wby mag that just got a new 27-inch Pac Nor SS super match barrel.
All of my Savage rifles all shoot. Just no frills
300 WSM is the ballistic twin of the 300 H&H. 👍👍
I love the 150gr , speed over weight for my 300 wsm
Channel gets better and better! Love all big caliber Rifles and revolvers. Brother 300 Win SM is a great round and barely slower than 300 Win mag and almost same power. Sweet!👌🤠🦖
Appreciate you watching
Check the seating depth on the ammo that shoots, that should be your depth when reloading cheers Yogi ✌️🤙
I think the 300 WSM is an excellent choice for both hunting and long-range shooting.
How does it compare to 300PRC downrange tho?
@@1nfamyXthe 300wsm holds the 1,000 yard record in accuracy 🙌
@@edwardabrams4972 is it still supersonic tho?
@@edwardabrams4972 many 300 mags I am sure are accurate at long range if done by a Highly skilled gunsmith using quality barrels and actions and the 300 Wby mag for the Pennsylvania long range shooting club has been a favorite for 1000-yard shoots.
So, saying one 300 kind of magnum is better than the other wouldn't be true.
I have several Savage rifles and all of them shoot well except for my Savage Ultralight 300 WSM. That one is super picky. I have tried every ammo that hits the shelves and the only one that shoots good is the Remington Premier Scirocco 180 grain. Unfortunately it looks like Remington has stopped production of it.
I still think 300WSM is a great cartridge
I have a Savage 111 in 300 Win Mag and it loves the Remington Scirroco. My problem is that it is almost impossible to find that ammunition anymore. Luckily I stocked up when I could find it.
Sometimes Cabelas has it
Purdy dang impressive for 300 WSM that a working man could own.
I have a savage axis in 30-06. It likes remington core lok 165gr.
TAC DRIVER 😊👍🏼
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300WSM is my fave for Moose/Elk/Bear
Great vid! My 300 win mag likes the federal premiums.
I love my 300wsm. However it’s a challenge to find ammo , when I do I buy them out
With those accurate low cost rifle, you have the money to get a good scope or a lot more money for ammo.
Best gun channel in RUclips!!!!
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That rifle will keep getting better also
I have had good luck with all my savage rifles
Looking forward to more tests like these!
More to come!
Remi Warren says the 200 grain Federal Terminal Ascent is his favorite cartridge for the 300 WSM.
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That minimally releaved receiver should be very stiff. Savage bolt guns are an amazing value.
Adam, Great improvement you are deploying the proper techniques Brass .My 280 Remington loves the Federal fusion. The rifle is a Browning A bolt. .
If you can find Federal Fusion 180 grain in 300WSM, try it.
Your an azz Whoot.. You pretty much got me convinced I want this rifle.. lol. I have a few boxes of 300wsm and about a 100 rounds of brass I realize I still have after getting rid of the rifle I had..
🤣🤣🤣
The Remington Scirocco is the best all around ammo I’ve found for pretty much everything
I'm trying to decide on a short action caliber for my first bolt action build and am looking at 6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western, and 300 WSM. I have heard some people say that the 300 WSM can have feeding issues. I know you're a big fan of this caliber. Have you had any feeding issues with this rifle?
I have owned 2. Don't recall any feeding issues
Heavy barrel Savage riffles are a shoe in if you spend the money & get the long range ELD-X-M or other. If you haven't tried the Savage Desert TAC. in 6mm creed then you are missing out. love the vids man Keep em going
Ok I'm going to give you the pat on the back either way . I would have bet on the ol blue box federal . I bet it would do a 150gn blue box real nice . You have me at 300 anything either way 🤪
brotha adam , great vid n rifles again my friend , awesome shootin as always , keep checking gunbroker for a 444 marlin lever action for cheaper than normal price perhaps ? , though ive never used it myself any either , lol, lol , thanks n talk soon bro > tom !
n maybe tolliver's will get one in someday n tell your wantin one , check small n mom n pop 2A gun shops in your state , i bet there's one there for cheap , ask around , patriots usually help eachother out ya know , talk soon , > tom !
You should try that barrel tuner by Eric Cortina. Just sayin, that would be a fun video!
Have one. Video soon
That’s absolutely fantastic Adam. Makes me smile too. Especially since 300 WSM is one of my favorite cartridges and Savage has been the only rifles I’ve owned which sadly is only 3.
As you know from my comments on your last video and on IG, if it were available in left hand I would buy it in a heartbeat and sell my right handed Savage Long Range Hunter, because I want one that is threaded but accurate.
If you have an elk hunt you should definitely take this exact rifle 😎🇺🇸
I definitely need to take an elk
That rifle is accurate, I'm impressed
Have you done a review or put hands on a 110 Tactical? Don't remember if I've asked you that previously. Great groups brother...
Not yet
Another excellent video, that might be another I consider picking up
Groups like that, with a 180gr bullet. Out of 300wsm. Small miracle just happened. 270wsm is the only short that makes since to me. But there few and fare between.
You’ve definitely found a shooter in a great cartridge. You should try 165 grainers as an all around bullet. Were you being serious when you said people commented that you don’t have good groups if you don’t hit the bullseye?
Yes, being serious
300wsm and 270 wsm are the Hardee’s brass to find for us handloaders
I’ve got a Winchester model 70 in 270 WSM that my brother in law won in a raffle years ago…. No sights drilled n tapped but no scope ever mounted still has the tag hangin on the trigger guard
I really like the 270 WSM I also have one and it is a good shooter biggest problem is finding ammunition and brass for it I have made some brass up by running the 300 WSM brass through the 270 WSM dies
I bought the Remington 700 in the 300WSM when it was called the Elk Edition, this was approximately back in 2008 . Barns use to produce the MRX bullet which was in my opinion the Best Bullet ever designed. Being 74 years old and reloading since I was 12 years old, with the old Lee reloading kit, there was no press all you got was a sizing tube and a shaft that allowed you to push the wads or bullet after you would scoop of powder- it was the simplest possible system.
The Lee powder scoop was dangerous because not all powders have the same burn rate
People who complain that you didn't hit the bullseye are just showing their STUPIDITY !!
I just checked and I think you are right about Federal no longer producing 150gr Fusion for the 300wsm. They are still producing the Fusion in both 165gr and 180gr, though.
I use the 150g fusion in my tikka t3, 300WSM. Didn't know it's discontinued 😮 Anyhoot, I get the same groups as you did with the 150g & 180g Federals. I'll hafta try the Remington. Thanks for the good info.
I wouldn't change a thing ,tha the way I set mine up app.1/4 inch higher
I like that you haven't turned your back on the 300 WSM, like most of the other youtubers have.
I have Gotten 3/8" groups from the federal fusion 165 grain.
All of the would have bagged a dear even without resightning the scope, within 100 yards, or you got a mix of brands/loadings of ammo.
Federal Fusion is the best for the money in my opinion. No surprise
The fusion bullets are accurate, but I’ve had very poor performance on deer with them. They just don’t seem to penetrate before coming apart
@@johnmercer6626 I’ve had full pass through on 300+ pound hogs using fusion in a 308 and the rifle shoots sub 1”
270 doesn’t perform as well I guess, never got a pass through inside 100 yds
@@johnmercer6626 Could be the higher speeds of the 270 that the fusion can’t hold together with? I don’t know but it’s a thought
300 WSM is my favorite of the short mags. The 325 WSM is next favorite one. Ain't nothing wrong with a Savage.
Interesting that you have good luck with the fusion ammo. The only fusion I have good luck with is my car 😅
Savage was good in my Grandpa's day and like tupperware pbbbbb still good 😄
Swift bullets are among the best out there. That would be my pick without hesitation. A close second would be the Fusions
Before i watched the video i say remington and fed r the best my Remington 30-06 loves Remington winchester and fed lol
Here where I live 300 WSM factory ammo is approx $3 per round. If you are a hunter who only fires one or two rounds no problem, but in a 40 round competition, you have to reload or go broke.
The Federal powershcjs used to be good. Dont know what happened, but they are garbage now. At least for accuracy.
I wonder how expensive it would be to re barrel a 270wsm into a 300wsm thinking about doing it 270wsm ammo is about as available as hens teeth
Seems to only be 165 and 180 grain federal fusion 300 WSM now based on federals website
Unpopular opinion: Federal loading a Hornady bullet is blasphemy.
I always tell people who are just getting into hunting/shooting to get a savage over any other “budget” guns. Never used a savage rifle that didn’t work perfectly
Nice groups again. The Scirocco or the ELDX Federal I would take anywhere in North America for anything. Thank you.
Let’s see some off hand groups. No lead sled.
I have a model 70 super grade in the 300 WSM and it does kick darn hard it shoots perty good but I have to use my past shoulder pad otherwise with being on blood thinners after having a a heartache it leaves my shoulder and arm bruised up
That blue box Federal stuff is terrible in everything I have shot it out of at the range! Don't waste money on it...
I would like to see a group comparison of the 180 and 150 gainers that was the best at 100 yards done on 300 yards please
That's why you reload you go for grouping. I like light an fast.
I never had any good luck with any type of federal ammunition
To me 300wsm has more recoil than my 300 wby mag. Dont know why.
It’s the gun! Being a 60+ year gun collector and shooting lots of both cartridges it’s the stock. In most of my guns the 300wsm has recoil and actually feels less then the 7 rem mag in most of my guns.
@@edwardabrams4972 I believe that is right, I have said the same thing in the past. I had a 300wsm in a browning abolt medallion. Beautiful gun but the recoil was rough. They have that straight comb it seems vs the monte carlo stock on my wby.
Howdy from SoDak WTW and Halfmilesniper. Hard to beat the 300 wsm. Great caliber. Have had one for the last 23 years. Super accurate and have taken alot of critters with it too.
Howdy
I bet if u shot the federal ELD X 200 gr again. It would group better.
Just wish the Axis wasn't the only budget bolt gun that comes in left hand.
@Who_Tee_Who how long do you let your guns cool in between three shot groups??
Until I can grab barrel and prettymuch room temp
I tried a trick one of the folks suggested in the chat a while back. Open the bolt and stand the rifle straight up. It cools in half the time.
My odd 6 savage has a skinny barrel. It's only good for three shots with this certain expensive ammo then I think I'll put it in the truck with ac if they'll let me. It gets real hot down here in South Texas
@@usafret4709 That makes sense to me, heat rises and the open bolt allows the draft up. COOL, THANKS!
Hey mate...greetings from Australia. Big fan of your channel and really appreciate the effort you put in to pushing out a video per day. Right behind you in believing that precision and accuracy are worthy aspirations. Have had my eye on .300 WSM for a little while now and this vid (no doubt Pt II as well) provided useful insight. Thanks again...
Appreciate you watching
For our of the box accuracy you can’t beat Savage hands down
I like to sight in at 1" high because it gives a good maximum point blank range.
Im happy if im an inch high at 100yards every gun i have is inch at 100 but my air rifles r different
I have a browning x-bolt 300wsm and I hand load for it also. The 300wsm excels with 150 and 165 grain bullets. Accubonds shoot 1 hole! The 300wsm does it all!
Why would you shoot a 300 wsm for 150 g bullet?
This is your new all around "western" rifle !
Yup
Federal!
My goodness. You have $600 worth of ammo there.
Ammo cost more than the gun!
@WHOTEEWHO without a doubt in my mind. I got one box of 325 WSM. $100.
You didn’t hit the bullseye! that was a terrible shot🤔🤣🤣
Both of my 110's shoot excellent! Thanks for the vids
I like the heavy boolots
Me too
Nice Gun. Dammm dude you can shoot some good groups.
Some people don't understand testing and grouping.
That is a shooter!!!
I love it
That is some good free advertisement for Savage. Very impressive groups.
You can load the 150 GR to 3400 FPS
Savage are fantastic shooters. It's a great rifle for a great price.
The value we receive from your channel is unparalleled
🙏🙏🙏 appreciate you watching
You have got to be happy with those results. I know I would . I want to get a CVA cascade long range hunter in 7mm rem mag but I might be having second thoughts . You certainly are getting fantastic results with your 2 savage 110 trail hunters ! Enjoyed the video 👍
Thanks for watching!
This is exciting accuracy out of a 500 dolla rifle. Wow. Great shooting! Question for you Adam. Are you measuring center to center when you measure your groups?
To me….your groups looked smaller than your numbers say.
Not a big deal really. Great groups. When im really wanting to scrutinize my group size I will measure edge to edge with calipers and then subtract the bullet diameter. Gives me true (center to center).
You got me wanting one if these. Great caliber too!
Thank you Sir.
Yup center to center oflr near side to far side. Thanks for watching
200 grain is my guess for best group
My guess is going to be Powershok!
RoaR
RoaR
Hate to harp but,,,if you could just add chrono,,,,you waiting on the caldwell chrono?
Yup
Great video, as always!
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