My dad traded in his pre64 in 308 for the new 300 win mag in 1963 and hunted with it for 30 years and took a ton of elk with it! Still one of the best for elk!
My first magnum rifle was a Browning A-bolt in 300WM. Bought new in 1991 and still have it today. Shoots 150, 165, 180, and 200 grain bullets in the same small group. Handloads of course. Love that rifle.
Love the 300 win mag! Have shot them and 300 ultra mags here in Montana for the past 17 years and love them still to this day. Current 300 win is in a Christensen Ridgeline shooting 210 bergers a 2990 fps. Shot deer, elk and antelope with this load and it is an absolute hammer. Great video! Cheers from Montana.
Very nice rifle! In my opinion, the 165gr is the best all around option in the 30 caliber for hunting close to long range. 600 yards being plenty far enough.
The 300 Win Mag may be 60 years old, fortunately it just gets better with age. I shoot 270 WSM and 300 win mag, love em both. The 270 is great for longer flatter trajectory but the 300 puts meat in the freezer every shot. I enjoy your videos, keep en comin.
I've never found good groups whilst switching up different bullets...I only foul a clean barrel with the rounds I'm testing, then after a little cool down go at it looking for groups..its like the rifling gets cranky with different copper traces otherwise. Love that BAR!
Very nice rifle. As age sneaks up on us all, might I recommend trying a Limbsaver recoil pad on your BAR. Part #10800 Airtech, specific fit for wood stocked Browning BAR rifles. You will be amazed at the difference in the felt recoil. My main hunting caliber is the 375 H&H magnum, and at the doorstep of 60 years old, with diagnosed bursitis in my shooting shoulder, I've fitted them on many of my rifles for more comfortable shooting experience. My wife now shoots even my 458 Winchester magnum with no problem. As for your 300 Win mag loads, have you tried any of the Barnes bullet loads? Usually very accurate.
Thanks for your suggestions and for watching. I had a poor previous experiences with "Mono bullets" in the past. Yes the animals were recovered but in some cases after a bloodless track for up tp 1/2 mile. So my confidence in cup and core and or Bonded lead bullets has been prevalent ever since.
Dave. Good video and nice shooting. Looks like the old gun has still got it. I think you are a bit like me, shooting is always fun, good, bad or indifferent it is always fun. Thanks for sharing and take care.
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 My reloading is taking a fair amount of time as I tend to be a bit on the conservative side. Plus, it is going to get harder to get out shooting. Thanks, and have a good rest of the weekend.
Love that gun! You should always include a couple groups from your 25-06 in the same video. Arguably the greatest 1-2 punch for any hunting in the Lower 48. Put a bag of frozen peas between shoulder and butt. Will spread out recoil and get a head start on icing the shoulder down. Thanks, Dave!
Dave shooting the 300 Win Mag that many times might cause shoulder fatigue It will make you appreciate the 6.5 Grendel all the more. I once shot a Buck with my Ruger M77 300 Win Mag. At under 30 yards away . Needless to say he didn't go to far. Have a Wonderful Weekend.
Hi Dave like always very good video, but I got one suggestion for you. That bull eye center can you print it just clear with jus little circle around,thanks
Sweet squirrel rifle, Dave 😅 I'd say the first 3 shots were the barrel getting re-seasoned. I watched a competitive shooter last week talk about always putting a few rounds through the barrel after a cleaning before the games begin else they will not group tight. So, I think you are good, but I love your laughing at yourself. Sorry you didn't draw a tag. Are you going out deer hunting this season, though?
Feeding issues need clarification. 1. Failure to go all the way into the chamber? 2.Failure to pick up the next round? 3. Failure to lock back after the last round? Each are related but can have different solutions. A good gunsmith is suggested for a fix.
@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 failure to pick up the next round. The seems to get stuck between the mag and the chamber. My grandfather bought this gun in the early 70s and probably hasn't been cleaned properly for 40-plus years. Only basic bore cleaning and bolt lube. I'm not sure if you have ever broke your gun down and cleaned parts that can't be cleaned with a basic lube and bore cleaning. 40 plus years without properly being cleaned, and now just having an issue is a testament to the quality. I will look for a video of a breakdown of the gun to see if im capable of breaking it down and buying a new mag before i bring it to a gunsmith.
Wish the 300 got more respect in the hunting community. It really is a fantastic cartridge, and very manageable recoil for what it can do. Most hunters nowadays cant take a lil recoil, and shoot only short action cartridges. Dont get me wrong they have thier place, and yes it is a bad thing to have to much power if your hunting certain game. Though i dont like seeing animals suffer or get lost and not get harvested due to bad caliber selection.
The 300 magnums are great, and can be calmed down with light loads if recoil interferes with accuracy and the range practice necessary to achieve hunter shot placement confidence. Thanks for your comment here.
Nice looking rifle but horrible groups. My magnums, 7STW & 264mag, in bolt-actions shoot consistent 3-shots under an 1” at 300yds. Both have match barrels though…Krieger…with Nightforce NXS scopes 5.5-22x.
If for some reason a 30-06 doesn't seem the ticket, a 300 Win Mag is. There is no reason to use anything else for Alaskan game or in the lower 48. Except sissies need to come up with silly new things, like the creedmore, etc.
That's a very cool rifle. I don't know if i could shoot a .300 Win Mag that many times and keep it on paper! 😮
Hey Eric, Thinking about getting a 25-45 Sharps barrel to replace a .5.56 barrel on one of my AR's...Is that something you can do at your shop?
My dad traded in his pre64 in 308 for the new 300 win mag in 1963 and hunted with it for 30 years and took a ton of elk with it! Still one of the best for elk!
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
My first magnum rifle was a Browning A-bolt in 300WM. Bought new in 1991 and still have it today. Shoots 150, 165, 180, and 200 grain bullets in the same small group. Handloads of course. Love that rifle.
Glad your rifle works well for you. Thanks for watching.
Good morning Dave, 300 Winchester Magnum is great.👍
Good morning...If a person is feeling a little blue. Go shoot a 300 mag. and add a little black to that blue. HaHa.
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Absolutely.
The 300 Win Mag does not discriminate either ...
It will kick you in either shoulder.😅
Love the 300 win mag! Have shot them and 300 ultra mags here in Montana for the past 17 years and love them still to this day. Current 300 win is in a Christensen Ridgeline shooting 210 bergers a 2990 fps. Shot deer, elk and antelope with this load and it is an absolute hammer. Great video! Cheers from Montana.
Sounds like a great rifle and load. Thanks for watching.
Very nice rifle! In my opinion, the 165gr is the best all around option in the 30 caliber for hunting close to long range. 600 yards being plenty far enough.
Agree. Thanks for your comment here.
On a side note My K-31 Swiss loves the 165 gr bullets.
The 300 Win Mag may be 60 years old, fortunately it just gets better with age. I shoot 270 WSM and 300 win mag, love em both. The 270 is great for longer flatter trajectory but the 300 puts meat in the freezer every shot. I enjoy your videos, keep en comin.
Thanks for your comments here and for the kind words.
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I've never found good groups whilst switching up different bullets...I only foul a clean barrel with the rounds I'm testing, then after a little cool down go at it looking for groups..its like the rifling gets cranky with different copper traces otherwise. Love that BAR!
Thanks for watching.
Great video. I love my bar.
Thanks for watching.
Very nice rifle. As age sneaks up on us all, might I recommend trying a Limbsaver recoil pad on your BAR. Part #10800 Airtech, specific fit for wood stocked Browning BAR rifles. You will be amazed at the difference in the felt recoil. My main hunting caliber is the 375 H&H magnum, and at the doorstep of 60 years old, with diagnosed bursitis in my shooting shoulder, I've fitted them on many of my rifles for more comfortable shooting experience. My wife now shoots even my 458 Winchester magnum with no problem. As for your 300 Win mag loads, have you tried any of the Barnes bullet loads? Usually very accurate.
Thanks for your suggestions and for watching. I had a poor previous experiences with "Mono bullets" in the past. Yes the animals were recovered but in some cases after a bloodless track for up tp 1/2 mile. So my confidence in cup and core and or Bonded lead bullets has been prevalent ever since.
Speaking of Speer, the 165 grain hot cor is .433 G1 B.C right around the .447 165 grain SST and .435 165 grain BTSP interlocks from hornady.
Thanks for that information and for watching.
Dave. Good video and nice shooting. Looks like the old gun has still got it. I think you are a bit like me, shooting is always fun, good, bad or indifferent it is always fun. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks Bobcat. How is your reloading progress going?
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 My reloading is taking a fair amount of time as I tend to be a bit on the conservative side. Plus, it is going to get harder to get out shooting. Thanks, and have a good rest of the weekend.
I am planning to get Browning BAR in 30-06 in the future, nice shooting with 300 Win Mag!
Best wishes on your future purchase.
Love that gun! You should always include a couple groups from your 25-06 in the same video. Arguably the greatest 1-2 punch for any hunting in the Lower 48. Put a bag of frozen peas between shoulder and butt. Will spread out recoil and get a head start on icing the shoulder down. Thanks, Dave!
HaHA!!!!!
I shot that very same model last weekend it wasn't unpleasant to shoot but yes you know you did!! Very nice
Great rifle and cartridge. Thanks for watching.
Good Stuff! Strohmeyer! A little Aspercreme and an ice cold beer!
HaHa! Old Crow Whiskey...Works well for both the inside and outside of a man.
Just had rotator cuff surgery, I’m going to go take some Tylenol after watching you shoot that BAR lol
Get well soon. Thanks for your comment here.
@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 thank you
That third group was nice, it would give you a pretty long point blank range too. 👍
Hi Rick! Thanks for commenting here.
Dave shooting the 300 Win Mag that many times might cause shoulder fatigue It will make you appreciate the 6.5 Grendel all the more. I once shot a Buck with my Ruger M77 300 Win Mag. At under 30 yards away . Needless to say he didn't go to far. Have a Wonderful Weekend.
Yes, the 300 win. mag certainly will get the job done, at both ends.
Had that same scope on my BAR .270 ,took 200deer with it and retired it, moving on to other rifles and calibers
Yes, there are many rifle cartridge combos and newer technologies also.
Hi Dave like always very good video, but I got one suggestion for you. That bull eye center can you print it just clear with jus little circle around,thanks
I will see if I can, I know I can print in red. Thanks for watching.
Have one toooooo!😂
Nothing like a fn barrel!
Mine inherited from my grandfather will do just over 1 moa with 200 grain and 1 moa with 220 grain . With 168 grain my groups look like yours.😊
This rifle normally shoots better than in this video. Shooter error was more likely prevalent. Thanks for your comment here and for watching.
Sweet squirrel rifle, Dave 😅
I'd say the first 3 shots were the barrel getting re-seasoned. I watched a competitive shooter last week talk about always putting a few rounds through the barrel after a cleaning before the games begin else they will not group tight. So, I think you are good, but I love your laughing at yourself.
Sorry you didn't draw a tag. Are you going out deer hunting this season, though?
Still adjusting to this retirement thing and the new house. But I may try to steal a day or two in some old familiar places.
I have my grandfather's BAR 300 mag type 2. Im having feed issues. Are there any suggestions? I was thinking it is a mag issue.
Feeding issues need clarification. 1. Failure to go all the way into the chamber? 2.Failure to pick up the next round? 3. Failure to lock back after the last round? Each are related but can have different solutions. A good gunsmith is suggested for a fix.
@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 failure to pick up the next round. The seems to get stuck between the mag and the chamber. My grandfather bought this gun in the early 70s and probably hasn't been cleaned properly for 40-plus years. Only basic bore cleaning and bolt lube. I'm not sure if you have ever broke your gun down and cleaned parts that can't be cleaned with a basic lube and bore cleaning. 40 plus years without properly being cleaned, and now just having an issue is a testament to the quality. I will look for a video of a breakdown of the gun to see if im capable of breaking it down and buying a new mag before i bring it to a gunsmith.
The 300 win mag is still he who shall not be mentioned when the elk get together to talk.
Other critters dread it also. Thanks for watching.
Wish the 300 got more respect in the hunting community. It really is a fantastic cartridge, and very manageable recoil for what it can do. Most hunters nowadays cant take a lil recoil, and shoot only short action cartridges. Dont get me wrong they have thier place, and yes it is a bad thing to have to much power if your hunting certain game. Though i dont like seeing animals suffer or get lost and not get harvested due to bad caliber selection.
The 300 magnums are great, and can be calmed down with light loads if recoil interferes with accuracy and the range practice necessary to achieve hunter shot placement confidence. Thanks for your comment here.
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Nice looking rifle but horrible groups. My magnums, 7STW & 264mag, in bolt-actions shoot consistent 3-shots under an 1” at 300yds. Both have match barrels though…Krieger…with Nightforce NXS scopes 5.5-22x.
Glad your set up works well for you. Thanks for watching.
If for some reason a 30-06 doesn't seem the ticket, a 300 Win Mag is. There is no reason to use anything else for Alaskan game or in the lower 48. Except sissies need to come up with silly new things, like the creedmore, etc.
Wow!?! I like and use several caliber/ cartridges. But I agree that the cartridge should match the size of the game and the shot distance expected.
Looks like rifle wants to run dirty
HaHa! More likely I need to not anticipate the recoil and concentrate more on the target. Thanks for watching.
Nice shooting. Should put meat in the freezer 👍
Thanks for your comment and for watching.