Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 01-09-2008, 05:28 PM   #41
Firearm Zealot
 
billy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca
Posts: 23,063
too late.
i cut it up with a torch.
burnt the stock ,
and spread it's ashes on unhallowed ground.
__________________
"I don't practice what I preach because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to."
billy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-09-2008, 09:23 PM   #42
Firearm Zealot
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,146
I had one and wished I had it back

I once had a Browning bolt action in this caliber.
The longest firing experience was nine rounds at one bench sitting firing a 180 grain bullet but this was not really disagreeable. It will have a little more kick than a .30-06. My only advice would be avoid a lighter weight rifle in this caliber.
nathangdad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 12:41 AM   #43
Firearm Zealot
 
Mooseman684's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alaska Wilderness. Master Gunsmith
Posts: 17,245
Quote:       Originally Posted by billy View Post
too late.
i cut it up with a torch.
burnt the stock ,
and spread it's ashes on unhallowed ground.
Yeah...Send me the pieces..!!!LOL
Rich
__________________
[I]You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!:( [/I]
Mooseman684 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 12:57 AM   #44
Firearm Aficionado
 
Lng Rng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,170
I just got one a couple weeks ago, so I haven't had a chance to fire it yet, but I have fired the 300 WM in other guns, and found it very tolerable.

I will use it on black bear, and moose, if I draw a tag.

Billy;my gun has a laminate stock, so we may have to melt it opposed to burn it.
Lng Rng is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 01:05 AM   #45
Firearm Aficionado
 
Magnumsrule's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northern Alberta, Canada
Posts: 603
I have found that although the 300 does kick it is not unbearably bad. With sing almost any caliber can be shot. Just load the cartridge with small grained bullets and work your way up to 180s when you get comfortable.
__________________
Cartridge Group
Like to discuss cartridges? Join HERE!
Magnumsrule is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 01:33 AM   #46
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canberra,Australia
Posts: 1,026
Quote:       Originally Posted by Johnnycat View Post
I hate a 300 Win mag - useless caliber if you ask me. More recoil than a 30-06 with little benefit in my opinion. If you want a 30 cal magnum get a Weatherby - that's a real step up. Otherwise stick with the venerable old 'o6 (not that I'm a fan of it either - but I do respect the 30-06).
The 300 weatherby should have more recoil than a 300wm,depending on the weight of the rifle.So what you are saying doesnt make any sence.

This post reminds me of old elmer keiths saying.

You aint a real man if you cant handle recoil.
irish murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 03:17 AM   #47
Firearm Enthusiast
 
rasterman77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: B.C. Canada
Posts: 297
Quote:       Originally Posted by irish murphy View Post
The 300 weatherby should have more recoil than a 300wm,depending on the weight of the rifle.So what you are saying doesnt make any sence.

This post reminds me of old elmer keiths saying.

You aint a real man if you cant handle recoil.
Handling recoil and shooting well with it are two very different things!
Don't you know it's rude to point a gun LOL
__________________
2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

Last edited by rasterman77; 01-10-2008 at 02:11 PM.
rasterman77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 03:31 AM   #48
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canberra,Australia
Posts: 1,026
Quote:       Originally Posted by rasterman77 View Post
Handling recoil and shooting well with it are too very different things!
Don't you know it's rude to point a gun LOL

Oh no,another wowser who doesnt like pictures.Do you cringe everytime a gun is pointed at you through the tv screen too?
irish murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 02:10 PM   #49
Firearm Enthusiast
 
rasterman77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: B.C. Canada
Posts: 297
Quote:       Originally Posted by irish murphy View Post
Oh no,another wowser who doesnt like pictures.Do you cringe everytime a gun is pointed at you through the tv screen too?
Nope.. just rather be in a position to point back!
I was raised to never point unless you intend to kill, so my "point", I guess, is why make it seem like you want to kill us? My first comment on this was made in fun because you seemed unhappy with only one gun pointing and added another. If it makes you feel better and more manly you can mock me some more.
__________________
2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein
rasterman77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 02:18 PM   #50
Chief Troll B' Gone
 
Midas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 4,598
Quote:       Originally Posted by irish murphy View Post
Oh no,another wowser who doesnt like pictures.Do you cringe everytime a gun is pointed at you through the tv screen too?
It's called "paranoia"
__________________
NRA Life Member
God Bless the United States Military
Midas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 02:46 PM   #51
Firearm Enthusiast
 
rasterman77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: B.C. Canada
Posts: 297
Quote:       Originally Posted by Midas View Post
It's called "paranoia"
Definition of "paranoia" ..apparently.. making a off handed remark about something you find mildy amusing.
__________________
2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein
rasterman77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 04:51 PM   #52
Firearm Zealot
 
billy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca
Posts: 23,063
.300 win.mag.
mine kicks .
it's capable.
id use it.


a lot of people hated this picture....



i dont know why it wont just show the pic.
sometimes it works sometimes it dont.
__________________
"I don't practice what I preach because I'm not the kind of person I'm preaching to."

Last edited by billy; 01-10-2008 at 04:54 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
billy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 04:55 PM   #53
Chief Troll B' Gone
 
Midas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 4,598
Quote:       Originally Posted by rasterman77 View Post
Definition of "paranoia" ..apparently.. making a off handed remark about something you find mildy amusing.
Actually, it's an inside joke between Murph and I, wasn't trying to offend.
__________________
NRA Life Member
God Bless the United States Military
Midas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 07:44 PM   #54
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canberra,Australia
Posts: 1,026
Quote:       Originally Posted by rasterman77 View Post
Nope.. just rather be in a position to point back!
I was raised to never point unless you intend to kill, so my "point", I guess, is why make it seem like you want to kill us? My first comment on this was made in fun because you seemed unhappy with only one gun pointing and added another. If it makes you feel better and more manly you can mock me some more.
Nothing to do with manly,its for another member who whinged just like you.Its a picture,an inanimate object.If you are scared or worried about a picture you have issues.My avatar isnt the only one on this site,there are a few others with the same kind of picture.Maybe i will have to put in a claim of discrimination to stop the whingers.Nah that would be what a wowser would do.Get over it ya soft &^$#.

I use my 300wm for all sorts of shooting.Its used in big game rifle competition.Some nights i take it spotlighting for the long shots or just some fun making rabbits,cats and foxes explode.And its also my deer rifle.So i guess its a multi functional calibre for me.I am a big lad and the rifle is a brno 602 which is 10 pounds.So recoil isnt an issue.Only if fired prone does recoil become noticable.
irish murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2008, 08:10 PM   #55
Firearm Zealot
 
samuel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 15,234
Blog Entries: 1
I was looking at a Win. Black Shadow in .300win.and another man that weighed in the 140lb class said he owned one.I asked about the recoil from a light rifle like that.He said it wasnt bad at all.I never thought they were too bad. sam.
samuel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2008, 12:39 AM   #56
Firearm Enthusiast
 
rasterman77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: B.C. Canada
Posts: 297
Quote:       Originally Posted by irish murphy View Post
Nothing to do with manly,its for another member who whinged just like you.Its a picture,an inanimate object.If you are scared or worried about a picture you have issues.My avatar isnt the only one on this site,there are a few others with the same kind of picture.Maybe i will have to put in a claim of discrimination to stop the whingers.Nah that would be what a wowser would do.Get over it ya soft &^$#.
Well, Thanks for that.
Scared, worried.. nope, don't try to pass this off like i'm the wimp.
I made a joke! I realize you did not get my facetious original comment but if someone farts, it can be funny or offensive depending on the crowd but it is seldom scary.. I am comparing the pics to a gastric anomaly only for the analogy not to berate you. Don't make a huge ordeal of it and attempt to belittle me any further, thank you!

I have many friends who either have no, or alot, of problems with the recoil from a .300wm so I would not recommend it as an only, or first, caliber but would definitely recommend someone to give it a go, as any caliber, you may love it!
__________________
2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein
rasterman77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-11-2008, 01:36 AM   #57
Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Canberra,Australia
Posts: 1,026
Quote:       Originally Posted by rasterman77 View Post
Well, Thanks for that.
Scared, worried.. nope, don't try to pass this off like i'm the wimp.
I made a joke! I realize you did not get my facetious original comment but if someone farts, it can be funny or offensive depending on the crowd but it is seldom scary.. I am comparing the pics to a gastric anomaly only for the analogy not to berate you. Don't make a huge ordeal of it and attempt to belittle me any further, thank you!
I didnt attempt to do anything,i told you what i think.Nobody thinks the same way or has the same opinion which everyone is entitaled to.Your joke wasnt funny,went down like a fart in an elevator, and i did understand it,but i have never pointed a gun at you,its a picture.

Last edited by irish murphy; 01-11-2008 at 01:43 AM.
irish murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-03-2008, 02:45 PM   #58
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1
put on a muzzle brake and have compensators installed in rear of stock. Compensators installed cost me 130.00. That plus a good recoil pad and the recoil will be less than a 308. I have one and use it as an all around gun. Mostly coyotes and whitetail

Last edited by runt; 12-03-2008 at 02:50 PM.
runt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2009, 03:11 PM   #59
Firearm Enthusiast
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 26
300 wm kick compared to .243 win model 100

Hi everyone. I'm looking at getting a .300 win mag as a new gift and was wondering how the kick was compared to a .243 win model 100. Not that there is anything wrong with the .243 but it was my fathers and it's very old (he got it before I was born 35 yrs ago) and I just wanted to get something of my own. One day I hope to retire in Montana and would like to have something to take down bigger game then Florida whitetail. Thanks.
bobbyjack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-07-2009, 06:50 PM   #60
Firearm Aficionado
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,185
If you think the 243 has a kick the 300mag is not for you. Try before you buy.
HEMI is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Gun & Game - The Friendliest Gun Forum on the Internet > General > The Powder Keg

Tags
300, mag, win

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:53 PM.




Recent Discussions

Connect with us!
Advertisement



"It don't cost nuthin' to be nice." -- Mike West