300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo
GunCritic Score
87%
Critic Rating
3 Reviews
50%
User Rating
0 Reviews
MSRP:$64.34
Used Price:
$64.34
Sale Price:
$71.49
Ammo Stats
Average Fps
3250 fps
Average Energy
4223 ft-lbf
Recoil
30 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.6
Sectional Density
0.3 lb/in²
Average Gr
180 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
88.2 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3451 fps
Range
1000 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3250 fps
The 300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo was developed in 1944 by Roy Weatherby and based on the .300 H&H case. Although the case designs are quite different, the 300 Weatherby Magnum ammo retained the belt at the case head. Today, it is the most popular Weatherby ammo because of its long-range, flat trajectory and excellent killing power. 300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo is considered an all-around cartridge for top game hunters. When it comes to performance, the .300 Weatherby Magnum is powerful and highly
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effective. Its strength lies in its versatility. It can effectively kill various games species with different body weights. It is effective in long ranges as far as 1100 yards and beyond. It offers a strong recoil that new shooters might find intolerable. It requires a level of proficiency to hunt games with the .300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo accurately.
When loaded with a 150-grain bullet, the .300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo can efficiently kill light or medium game. However, penetration is poor when conventional projectiles are used at a close range with large-bodied animals. Premium 150-grain bullets can render a 1.5 to 2” exit wound on light games. For medium-sized games, 165-grain bullets are ideal. When loaded with 180-grain bullets, the Weatherby Magnum Ammo is a clean killer of large-bodied medium games. And with 200-220 grain bullets, you can effectively kill large games.
Projectiles have great stress because the bullet construction has to match the game weight to prevent disappointments. However, with several options for projectiles, the .300 Weatherby Magnum Ammo is ideal for both large and medium-sized games..300 Weatherby Magnum For Sale
.300 Weatherby Magnum Ballistics Performance
| Distance (yard) | Elevation (in) | Energy (fps) | Velocity (ft/lb) |
| 0 | 0.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 30 | -0.78 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 60 | -3.11 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 90 | -7.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 130 | -12.45 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 160 | -19.45 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 190 | -28.00 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 230 | -38.12 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 260 | -49.78 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| 290 | -63.01 | 2611.94 | 2800.00 |
| Distance (yards) | 0 | 30 | 60 | 90 | 130 | 160 | 190 | 230 | 260 | 290 |
| Elevation (in) | 0.00 | -0.78 | -3.11 | -7.00 | -12.45 | -19.45 | -28.00 | -38.12 | -49.78 | -63.01 |
| Energy (fps) | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 | 2611.94 |
| Velocity (ft/lb) | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 | 2800.00 |
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Ammo Stats
Average Fps
3250 fps
Average Energy
4223 ft-lbf
Recoil
30 N
Ballistic Coefficient
0.6
Sectional Density
0.3 lb/in²
Average Gr
180 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
88.2 gr
Pwdr Chrg Vel
3451 fps
Range
1000 yd
Muzzle Velocity
3250 fps
Muzzle Energy
5730 J
Bullet Drop
0.01 in
Wind Drift
0.01 in
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.300 Weatherby Magnum Specifications
Category
Caliber
.300 Weatherby Magnum
Gun Types
Rifle
Case Types
Belted, Bottleneck
Height
2.81
Average Grain
176
Case Material
Brass
Rim Type
Belted
Bullet Types
Soft Point,Jacketed Hollow Point,Full Metal Jacket
Primer Type
Large Rifle
Bullet Diameter
0.277 in
Land Diameter
0.273 in
Neck Diameter
0.313 in
Base Diameter
0.347 in
Rim Diameter
0.376 in
Rim Thickness
0.051 in
Case Length
72 in
Oal Cartridge Length
85 in
Bullet Weight
180 gr
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