I never thought that the .300wsm kicked hard. The .300 Weatherby kicks hard, the .300rum kicks hard but the wsm is shootable. 165gr Barnes tsx @ 3250 are the most accurate bullets I shoot it will put holes in holes @ 100 yards. Love this caliber.
In a superlite it makes a difference. But my buddies 300 rum target rifle is pretty nice. Just 10lbs. But his 375 RUM is the kicker. Thanks for that on the barnes!!
I have two 300wsm’s. A mod 70 shooting 210 ABLR @ 2750 and a Tikka T3X in stainless running 178 ELDX @3170. Both extremely accurate. I’m definitely sold on the cartridge.
One thing to remember folks when first getting on paper at 25yd is that it takes roughly 16 - 1/4moa clicks to move 1” on paper. The goal is to just get on paper so it is feasible to do this with just one round on a 1” grid, then make the coarse adjustment based on 16 - ¼moa clicks per inch then go straight to 100yd and dial it in the rest of the way there. Cheers!
simple fractions, 1/4 the distance... its a 1/4 the value of change at 100. I also don't know why so many zero at 25... because it'll always be high at 100. But hey! I learned it all the expensive way too! 🤑
I’m mainly seeing this configuration along with the 7mm mag and 300 win mag in a 24” barrel. In handling this, could you see yourself hunting with it a lot or would you want a shorter barrel?
I’ve hunted with a 308 in a 24” barrel. I’d prefer shorter but it’s not bad. I’ve even done 24” with a 9” suppressor! Just can get caught going through brush easier but overall I wasn’t like, “never doing that again”. Wasn’t that big of a deal where I was hunting in Colorado and New Mexico.
I'm seeing that exact rifle on gun broker for $624. You should have done what I do - get a limbsaver recoil pad (#10826) for that rifle, and installed it first. My 300WSM is a left hand Lite stainless and shoots extremely well. The 300WSM is my first short magnum and I got it early last year. Love it. But I did get a JGS reamer made to open the chamber a bit and seat bullets longer. It's insanely accurate.
That’s a very intriguing setup. I paid $650 new for it so not bad above that. You have me thinking this caliber shouldn’t be a passing thought and I should do something with it!!
@@triggerbarPhD I'm old. I've been handloading for 35 years now. Had my first left hand Ruger Mark II factory hunting rifle converted to an improved version with a Hart barrel, bedding the stock shortened the LOP, added a Pachmyer decelerator pad, and reducing the trigger pull to 3 pounds in 1992. Since then I have stupidly built roughly 28 more custom rifles and have purchased that many or more Tikkas since 2022. I have 2 rifles in process at my gun builder, a Tikka 300WM converted to a 6.5PRC, and my second 270-7PRC. I say stupidly because it's a character flaw and my ADD kicks in. I'll take a fresh build or new Tikka to the range with factory ammo and handloads. Once I get it shooting how I want it I move on to the next and will take those newer rifles hunting. Once I tag an animal, that fresh new rifle with barely 40 rounds through it, if that, may not see daylight again for a long time. I really need to part with a lot of them. But here's what I'm getting at; Cartridges and their design. I have been impressed with very few in decades, meaning, something about it really made me say WOW. And that WOW factor came from all the aspects of that cartridge and how easy it was to find handloads or factory ammo that shoots like a benchrest rifle, has killing power beyond what the data suggests, and might be an underdog in the grand scheme of available cartridges to hunt with. Here's a small list. 270 Winchester 300WSM modified (mine follow PRCW concept - seated long, chamber opened up 0.002) 6.5-284 Norma 280AI 270-7PRC 6.5PRC 7PRC 6.5 Creedmoor (so accurate, it's boring. I have two Tikkas) So, I highly recommend you really really look into the history, accuracy, and power of that 300WSM. Without question it is an absolute do-all hunting cartridge. And you have the options of Remington, Hornady, Norma, Winchester, Federal, ADG, and Lapua brass. Maybe even Peterson brass. I don't like recoil anymore than the next shooter. Since you are going to have that spare barrel off of the action I recommend you get with a good gunsmith and have them go ahead and thread the muzzle. Most Tikka Lite and Superlite muzzle OD are around .625 to .635 so you'll need a 5/8-24 x 9/16 adapter. I would not go with the 1/2-28. No need to thin that barrel that much. In fact, for that price, I'd go get another identical rifle and convert it to your 7PRCW. Like I mentioned, there's one on gun broker identical to yours right now at 624.00. I have it on my watch list. I haven't moved fwd because it's right handed. My Tikka 300WSM has very few mods. My builder took my 300WSM JGS reamer and touched up the chamber. It has a limbsaver recoil pad (total game changer all by itself). an Anarchy Outdoors trigger spring (now about 1 pound, maybe a hair over), Wood stock, long action bolt release from Mountain Tactical, and a long action magazine.
Very interested in 300WSM content… go for it. My moose/elk load is 300WSM, 175gr LRX, H100V, 3100fps I run this load in a Sako A7 with a B&C stock and a 3 port muzzle brake, rifle weighs 9.5lb in the field, unloaded. In this configuration it is very shootable with manageable recoil and lightning fast follow ups. My only criticism is the need for ear pro due to the 3-port brake. Cheers!
Wow that’s a great setup! Thanks! I’ll do a couple more videos on it with some other videos. Have you been able to take any moose or elk with it? Seems like it would be awesome!!
@@triggerbarPhD So far I have taken 1 cow moose at 400m, one 2yr old bull moose at 70m and one 3.5-4yr old bull moose at 320m with it. But for those hunts I was running 168gr TTSX, H4350, 3000fps. A substantially lighter load that performed splendidly on large moose. Haven’t taken anything yet with the new load. The new load has more energy, more velocity, more penetration potential, and a flatter trajectory, plus tighter groups, and lower ES/SD. I feel like this upgraded load allows my 300WSM to perform to its full potential. And the increase in recoil is not significant. Hoping for my first elk soon!
With that cartridge you can hunt anything in North America. I have definitely robbed a few actions to build other rifles. I wish I could afford their big brother but that's another story entirely. When you're shooting it from the bench. You are getting the most recoil possible. A lot of people don't realize that . Great video
I just got offered to buy a wood stock T3 in 300wsm, half yhe original price too. I think its a no brainer. Easier than my massive sako s20 to pack around.
It's kind of funny watching someone beat themselves up with their baby 30 magnum and then continue to shoot while letting it free recoil into their shoulder. Control the fore-end, it really isn't that bad, may not even be generating 30ft/lbs of recoil in that rifle. I had a 300Bee Ultra Lightweight without a brake, stiff loads let you know however shooting it like a hunting rifle controlling the recoil and not a target rifle completely changed that experience and tightened groups. Those little Tikkas are great rifles for the price. Cheers.
@@triggerbarPhD 30 years of loyal service for that gun. Bit of "extra" weight and enough barrel volume to use properly the powder help. Not the same league as the 300wsm of course. But I noticed with time that heavy "slow" projectiles have a specific way to transfer their energy upon impact. At least in my case 5 to 330 yards it does the job.
@@hugtango yah that’s a lot of power. Before they used energy ft-lbs. some of the old time big game hunters used a different calculation that also brought in bullet diameter for selecting cartridges for hunting. Maybe something to it?
Yah, unfortunately the Tikka superlite doesn't have a threaded barrel. I'm going to be rebarreling this in 7prcw (6.5prc necked up to 7mm). I have a friend who has done this and is helping me but I needed the Tikka action and this was the cheapest route. I guess superlite 300 WSM isn't super popular. LOL. And yes, I'm going to put on a new stock and new butpad! I'll likely run the new rifle mostly suppressed.
@@exothermal.sprocket that was the main reason he went that direction. With the advent of 6.5 prc it’s a lot more available. Of course, adg now makes 7prcw brass now. It’s possible by the time I make this “wildcat” it won’t even be a wildcat. lol.
Thank you for the video! Great rifle! What’s your wildcat idea? Just a suggestion: try getting more of the butt pad surface in the “crease”. You’d have to raise the rifle or lower yourself. Makes a HUGE difference when shooting the big boomers. Looks like the upper edge of the butt pad poking you hard during recoil.
I’m building a 6.5-7 prcw. I have another video on it (it’s my friends rifle). I’m going to use his reamer (well I have for the dies) next up is getting the hells canyon barrel. I appreciate the tip! That’s one of the reasons I do this channel!!
i understand the light weight rifle, a buddy just got a 300 Win Mag Christiansen Arms Ridgeline, thats very light weight. Im in Kentucky, and the terrain of the areas I frequently hunt, really dont necessitate the need for "lightweight". Two years ago I hunted with my Savage Axis II Precision, its a heavy barrel, and a pig overall. 😅 Note- my buddy got the Christiansen Arms rifle due to being stationed at a military base in Colorado.
Yah and most of my hunting has occurred in New Mexico and Colorado. Lightweight is key for the mountains. And you may need long range out there. Just depends on the hunt terrain.
@@triggerbarPhD I get it, though...I have an urge to branch into something new, fresh & intriguing...there's O'PLENTY!! But then I look over the stuff I've already started - and "sigh". Heck, even within a single caliber I see all kinds of things I've started and want to gather data, data, data. Light bullets, heavy, mid, lead, copper, brand upon brand upon brand. And that's just .308. Or .223. Or .338. Or 5.7....wish I had started this stuff 30 years ago.
Picked my tikka T3 .300wsm with a vortex strike eagle scope for a old 1983 snowmobile trailer that i corny get $800 for it. Guy said it to him 2 full boxes of ammo to sight in. Looked through the scope and didn't have the lines level.
@triggerbarPhD best trade yet. The recoil was so hard it was breaking the stud on the scope ring. Bought a 40 moa rail from mountain tactical and some adjustable MOA mounts for long-range shooting. Had a recoil reduction made for the barrel and cerakote the whole barrel. Have Gotten .38" groups with 165 gr bullets.
Nice. I agree with the other comment that more pad square with your shoulder might help the recoil. A good aftermarket pad might be something to think about. It’s a nice setup. It’s probably not the most fun plinking toy. I would like to have a magnum rifle with a heavy barrel that’s threaded. Make it easy to shoot and have plenty of energy down range. Happy shooting and stay safe 👍
Thanks my friend! Yah this is not its final condition. New stock has already arrived and next up is a new custom carbon fiber barrel with threading for a suppressor. Really was after this action but couldn’t resist giving it a go before hand!! I could buy this rifle cheaper than just the action alone!
Since you are converting to a 7PRCW, do you have a barrel make, groove, and twist rate picked? There are barrel makers that will duplicate your factory Tikka barrel contour so you can use the factory stock, unless you are replacing the stock as well. Benchmark, ACE, Hart, K&P will duplicate a factory Tikka contour for sure. I don't know if Krieger or Bartlein will or not. I'm a big fan of 4 groove barrels.
I’m basically going to follow what my buddy has done. He went with a hells canyon Caron fiber barrel. I have a video on his build with the parts list. I think I have that listed there, let me check.
hahaha. I mean it's not that bad but if not done right it can develop a flinch, er... I would develop a flinch. I'd get a limbsaver pad and consider a slightly heavier rifle but others are making this work, just not me. ;-)
Great advice my friend and I’ve definitely gained an appreciation for this cartridge! I’ve got plans for this action but may be coming back to the cartridge!!
No, I’m going to do a 6.5-7 prcw. It’s the 6.5 the necked up to 7mm. It gives close to the same velocities of the 7prc but less recoil and a faster burn so you don’t need as long of a barrel.
Nice rifle TB, and good luck with the build. I'll figure you drew an elk tag, make sure the pipe fitter knows you want it back for hunting season? I think, maybe, you are running the top corner of the butt into your shoulder. If possible, see if you can setup to bench shoot a bit more upright with the kickers. Maybe, the seat lowers a bit, maybe the bags can be raised a bit? My thought being, see if the butt pad can distribute more fully. You're leaning in, approaching semi prone to the rifle? Especially at twenty-five yards, consider bore sighting, by pulling the bolt, and making the cross hairs and looking through the bore, match? Saves me ammo, for sure. Don't mind me, I'm not complaining. Sometimes, the recoil looks really well managed, a few times it torques and snaps on you. I almost impulse bought a 6.5 PRC earlier in the week, I may go back and get it, but I'm not much of a big game hunter. I like the idea of a bit smaller case with the wildcat. Accuracy, of course, can be great, and way out, I doubt the drop would be more than a few inches. Fun stuff.
Thanks Craig. Great suggestions I’ll do my best to try them out. My first couple of shots whereby bad. When I shot the last three they rocked me. I couldn’t see it in the video but somehow I was aligned was bad as you pointed out. Yes I often will do a bit of a bore site but it still takes me a couple of shots to get there. All in all only 10 shots total and that includes 3 at 100 yards for sighting and 3 for the group. I don’t even had this barrel worn in with 10 shots! lol. But again I’ll swap this barrel out so I’m not concerned with that, was intoto see what this would shoot though.
Only “conversation” TB, you aren’t doing anything bad. I’m fine shooting up to around 300 win mag, more foot pounds, and I’m definitely not a fan off the bench. If it’s in the plans, I’ll watch for updates.
@@Longtrailside It has pretty much most of the power, but burns a little faster so works better in a shorter barrel. It's close to the power of 7prc but a little less recoil and better in a shorter barrel (I'm thinking 20" like my friend's).
@@triggerbarPhD So then your not going to use the 300wsm cartridge your going to use the 6.5 prc cartridge. Sorry missed that on your last comment. So then why do it if theirs not a lot of gain to be had?
Far less recoil. The 7PRCW can push a 162gr solid well over 2900 FPS and you can shoot shot after shot without punishing your shoulder like this 300WSM
At one point in my life, I bought a Browning A Bolt chambered in 7mm WSM. Shooting 140 grain bullets, that thing kicked more than my 30-06 A Bolt shooting 165 grain bullets.😱 I bet I didn't put 100 rounds through that gun before I sold it.🤣 A deer never did walk out of the scope though.🤷♂ I have not looked at another short magnum since... No way I want to shoulder a 300 WSM.🫡
LOL! Exactly. And I'll be switching this for a different chambering. My plan is to do the 7prcw that I did a video on from my friend a while back. His turned out so well, this is just the first step in the journey!
@@triggerbarPhD Just FYI, some Tikka barrels can be hard to remove. A good tip is to place the rifle upright, muzzle down in a container with some paper towels. Take Kroil, FreeAll, or even WD40 (least preferred) and spray it on the outer edge of the barrel inside the action to where it can penetrate the action and barrel threads. I used FreeAll. I sprayed a new 270WSM each night for about a week. This can help with getting the barrel removed and reduces risk of galling the external surface in the barrel vice.
@@triggerbarPhD I fixed it appropriately but you spelled philosopher in that address as "philospher" which did not work. I'll try again with the philosopher
I am seeing many manufacturers coming out with lighter rifles catered to hunters using the theme of reducing fatigue and easier to carry in the field. Those are valid points for calibers with lighter recoil up to the 6.5 mm. It's mind boggling watching people at the range with these lighter frames and heavy calibers flinching as a result of heavy recoil pounding on their shoulders. I see many TH-camrs pushing these rifles obviously getting paid to do it and people buying their BS finding themselves with a rifle that totally defeats the purpose of what is practical to them. Watching your video made me cringe every time you pulled the trigger. Yes, the Tikka is a very accurate rifle but a magnum caliber on a lightweight frame? No thanks! Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it.
Thanks my friend! You do me cringe too!! 🤣😂🤷♂️. As I said I have plans for a different caliber and build with this and in the end I needed this bolt face and this was the cheapest way to go. Having carried stuff way into the back country I get the weight desire. But many rounds can get you there without developing bad shooting habits! Lol.
@@triggerbarPhD I have been seriously thinking in getting a Tikka in 6.5 creedmoor for a hunt in Alabama in November. A friend of mine owns one and I have shot his. Love the rifle and the caliber. Smooth, light, mild recoil and extremely accurate. I have been sold every since. Thanks for your reply.
@thesaint1517 I have a friend who swears by his tikka in 6.5 creedmore. I’ve seen him use hand loads to get sub .5 MOA at 100 yards. He has taken 2 elk with it as well. I’d highly recommend this gun in 6.5 creedmore. It’s a very nice shooter and hunting package!
You cant really lean into the recoil sitting down. If your hunting with standing shots if wont be so bad. I never fire my 338 Lapua from a bench. 😅 And thats a heavier rifle. My fantasies of a light weight 300wsm brought me here 🤕
Great point. Hahahaha yah we all thing we want an ultra light magnum till we have to do a load development 🤣😂. After hefting heavy rifles backpacking I get the desire for lightweight though.
Sorry. I probably said/got that wrong. I’m switching out the bolt stop on it for long action. It’s the bolt stop that can be swapped between long action and short action. The bolts are different between magnum, standard and micro bolt faces.
@@triggerbarPhD yes correct the bolt faces are all different that’s a given. You can’t go wrong with a tikka action they are very strong and very accurate I’ve used lots of them, good luck with whatever you’re building 👍🏼
Looks like a Superlite, not "ultralight". I have one in 300WSM. It shoots great. .6" groups at 100. You are wasting ammo at 25 yards. Your money though.
Yes it is a super light in the title. May have said ultralight I didn’t mean that as a title of the gun though. Nice glad to see you are getting accurate results!
You need to swab the barrel every 10 to 15 shots when breaking in new barrels.. You'll see.. dont change the caliber. Use a lighter projectile.. 165 grains.. That should help tighten the groups with a little less recoil.. My 7mm shoots 160gr better than 175gr.
No you don’t!!! Barrel manufacturers don’t even agree on a barrel break in method. Some say clean it right away then shoot it. Some say clean it before you shoot it then clean between shots. I have never done a “break in” procedure. Zero accuracy issues.
@@brentbusick2245 Truth! There is no break in necessary with a Tikka. Cold hammer forged barrels. I have two, initial cleaning when purchased new and shoot it, zero swabbing.
I never thought that the .300wsm kicked hard. The .300 Weatherby kicks hard, the .300rum kicks hard but the wsm is shootable. 165gr Barnes tsx @ 3250 are the most accurate bullets I shoot it will put holes in holes @ 100 yards. Love this caliber.
In a superlite it makes a difference. But my buddies 300 rum target rifle is pretty nice. Just 10lbs. But his 375 RUM is the kicker. Thanks for that on the barnes!!
I have two 300wsm’s. A mod 70 shooting 210 ABLR @ 2750 and a Tikka T3X in stainless running 178 ELDX @3170. Both extremely accurate. I’m definitely sold on the cartridge.
Awesome thanks for that feedback! Seems like great rifles and a great cartridge!
Awesome caliber I’m running 168 grn sst @ 1125 fps
One thing to remember folks when first getting on paper at 25yd is that it takes roughly 16 - 1/4moa clicks to move 1” on paper. The goal is to just get on paper so it is feasible to do this with just one round on a 1” grid, then make the coarse adjustment based on 16 - ¼moa clicks per inch then go straight to 100yd and dial it in the rest of the way there.
Cheers!
Yah I wasn’t going nearly enough and wasted a round but great feedback!!
simple fractions, 1/4 the distance... its a 1/4 the value of change at 100. I also don't know why so many zero at 25... because it'll always be high at 100. But hey! I learned it all the expensive way too!
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300 WSM is a beast. 🤠
My shoulder things so! lol, thanks for stopping by!
Shot 3 bull moose with a remington 700xcr in 300wsm awesome caliber used 165gr. Winchester failsafe bullets
Awesome! I’ve got a trip planned in a couple of years for moose hunting!
I’m mainly seeing this configuration along with the 7mm mag and 300 win mag in a 24” barrel. In handling this, could you see yourself hunting with it a lot or would you want a shorter barrel?
I’ve hunted with a 308 in a 24” barrel. I’d prefer shorter but it’s not bad. I’ve even done 24” with a 9” suppressor! Just can get caught going through brush easier but overall I wasn’t like, “never doing that again”. Wasn’t that big of a deal where I was hunting in Colorado and New Mexico.
I'm seeing that exact rifle on gun broker for $624. You should have done what I do - get a limbsaver recoil pad (#10826) for that rifle, and installed it first. My 300WSM is a left hand Lite stainless and shoots extremely well. The 300WSM is my first short magnum and I got it early last year. Love it. But I did get a JGS reamer made to open the chamber a bit and seat bullets longer. It's insanely accurate.
That’s a very intriguing setup. I paid $650 new for it so not bad above that. You have me thinking this caliber shouldn’t be a passing thought and I should do something with it!!
@@triggerbarPhD I'm old. I've been handloading for 35 years now. Had my first left hand Ruger Mark II factory hunting rifle converted to an improved version with a Hart barrel, bedding the stock shortened the LOP, added a Pachmyer decelerator pad, and reducing the trigger pull to 3 pounds in 1992. Since then I have stupidly built roughly 28 more custom rifles and have purchased that many or more Tikkas since 2022. I have 2 rifles in process at my gun builder, a Tikka 300WM converted to a 6.5PRC, and my second 270-7PRC. I say stupidly because it's a character flaw and my ADD kicks in. I'll take a fresh build or new Tikka to the range with factory ammo and handloads. Once I get it shooting how I want it I move on to the next and will take those newer rifles hunting. Once I tag an animal, that fresh new rifle with barely 40 rounds through it, if that, may not see daylight again for a long time. I really need to part with a lot of them.
But here's what I'm getting at; Cartridges and their design. I have been impressed with very few in decades, meaning, something about it really made me say WOW. And that WOW factor came from all the aspects of that cartridge and how easy it was to find handloads or factory ammo that shoots like a benchrest rifle, has killing power beyond what the data suggests, and might be an underdog in the grand scheme of available cartridges to hunt with. Here's a small list.
270 Winchester
300WSM modified (mine follow PRCW concept - seated long, chamber opened up 0.002)
6.5-284 Norma
280AI
270-7PRC
6.5PRC
7PRC
6.5 Creedmoor (so accurate, it's boring. I have two Tikkas)
So, I highly recommend you really really look into the history, accuracy, and power of that 300WSM. Without question it is an absolute do-all hunting cartridge. And you have the options of Remington, Hornady, Norma, Winchester, Federal, ADG, and Lapua brass. Maybe even Peterson brass. I don't like recoil anymore than the next shooter. Since you are going to have that spare barrel off of the action I recommend you get with a good gunsmith and have them go ahead and thread the muzzle. Most Tikka Lite and Superlite muzzle OD are around .625 to .635 so you'll need a 5/8-24 x 9/16 adapter. I would not go with the 1/2-28. No need to thin that barrel that much. In fact, for that price, I'd go get another identical rifle and convert it to your 7PRCW. Like I mentioned, there's one on gun broker identical to yours right now at 624.00. I have it on my watch list. I haven't moved fwd because it's right handed.
My Tikka 300WSM has very few mods. My builder took my 300WSM JGS reamer and touched up the chamber. It has a limbsaver recoil pad (total game changer all by itself). an Anarchy Outdoors trigger spring (now about 1 pound, maybe a hair over), Wood stock, long action bolt release from Mountain Tactical, and a long action magazine.
Backfire recoil pad is better than limbsaver
I’d hold the front down when you shoot. Ron spomer in his 308 series tested and it did tighten the groups up some
I'll have to check that out, I hadn't heard that before, thanks for the tip!!
@@triggerbarPhD I had not either.
Very interested in 300WSM content… go for it.
My moose/elk load is 300WSM, 175gr LRX, H100V, 3100fps
I run this load in a Sako A7 with a B&C stock and a 3 port muzzle brake, rifle weighs 9.5lb in the field, unloaded.
In this configuration it is very shootable with manageable recoil and lightning fast follow ups. My only criticism is the need for ear pro due to the 3-port brake.
Cheers!
Wow that’s a great setup! Thanks! I’ll do a couple more videos on it with some other videos. Have you been able to take any moose or elk with it? Seems like it would be awesome!!
@@triggerbarPhD So far I have taken 1 cow moose at 400m, one 2yr old bull moose at 70m and one 3.5-4yr old bull moose at 320m with it. But for those hunts I was running 168gr TTSX, H4350, 3000fps. A substantially lighter load that performed splendidly on large moose. Haven’t taken anything yet with the new load.
The new load has more energy, more velocity, more penetration potential, and a flatter trajectory, plus tighter groups, and lower ES/SD.
I feel like this upgraded load allows my 300WSM to perform to its full potential.
And the increase in recoil is not significant. Hoping for my first elk soon!
@trevorkolmatycki4042 that’s fantastic thanks for sharing those details and best of luck to you!!
With that cartridge you can hunt anything in North America. I have definitely robbed a few actions to build other rifles. I wish I could afford their big brother but that's another story entirely. When you're shooting it from the bench. You are getting the most recoil possible. A lot of people don't realize that . Great video
Thanks Michael and great points especially on the recoil! Yah this gun was cheaper than I could buy an action separately! 🤷♂️
@@triggerbarPhD hell yeah what works works
I just got offered to buy a wood stock T3 in 300wsm, half yhe original price too. I think its a no brainer. Easier than my massive sako s20 to pack around.
I agree. No brainer. I need more friends like yours!! Enjoy!
I have the exact rifle and cartridges put a sims limbsaver pad on it helps alot
Awesome! How does it shoot for you? I love limbsavers!!
@@triggerbarPhD shoots half moa that pad will definitely help you and cheap too
It's kind of funny watching someone beat themselves up with their baby 30 magnum and then continue to shoot while letting it free recoil into their shoulder. Control the fore-end, it really isn't that bad, may not even be generating 30ft/lbs of recoil in that rifle. I had a 300Bee Ultra Lightweight without a brake, stiff loads let you know however shooting it like a hunting rifle controlling the recoil and not a target rifle completely changed that experience and tightened groups. Those little Tikkas are great rifles for the price. Cheers.
Thanks!
Yes that's the issue nowadays "punchy" cartridges with "super light" rifles = kicks.
My 9.3x62 weights 8pounds 24" barrel = comfy with 232 grains to 285 grains
That’s a sweet round. And seems you have matched the right gun with it!!
@@triggerbarPhD 30 years of loyal service for that gun. Bit of "extra" weight and enough barrel volume to use properly the powder help. Not the same league as the 300wsm of course. But I noticed with time that heavy "slow" projectiles have a specific way to transfer their energy upon impact. At least in my case 5 to 330 yards it does the job.
@@hugtango yah that’s a lot of power. Before they used energy ft-lbs. some of the old time big game hunters used a different calculation that also brought in bullet diameter for selecting cartridges for hunting. Maybe something to it?
I have a Blaser R8 Success in 9.3x62 with both Zeiss 2.5-10x50 & Aimpoint H2. Shoots 286gr bullets lovely, great cartridge.
I am hurting just watching this, great video Trigger Bar
Hahahaha yah 300 wsm on a superlite is a bad idea!!
Dah 300 wizzum. Should be quite a shooter.
Muzzle brake and Backstop Recoil Pad would go a long way to making that tolerable.
Yah, unfortunately the Tikka superlite doesn't have a threaded barrel. I'm going to be rebarreling this in 7prcw (6.5prc necked up to 7mm). I have a friend who has done this and is helping me but I needed the Tikka action and this was the cheapest route. I guess superlite 300 WSM isn't super popular. LOL. And yes, I'm going to put on a new stock and new butpad! I'll likely run the new rifle mostly suppressed.
@@triggerbarPhD Presumably it's due to the lack of 7mm SAUM and .284 Win brass availability?
@@exothermal.sprocket that was the main reason he went that direction. With the advent of 6.5 prc it’s a lot more available. Of course, adg now makes 7prcw brass now. It’s possible by the time I make this “wildcat” it won’t even be a wildcat. lol.
@@triggerbarPhD Meow. Hahaha
I’m more of a long gun fan,so this is right up my alley 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Awesome!! More to come as the project continues!!
Thank you for the video! Great rifle!
What’s your wildcat idea?
Just a suggestion: try getting more of the butt pad surface in the “crease”. You’d have to raise the rifle or lower yourself.
Makes a HUGE difference when shooting the big boomers.
Looks like the upper edge of the butt pad poking you hard during recoil.
I’m building a 6.5-7 prcw. I have another video on it (it’s my friends rifle). I’m going to use his reamer (well I have for the dies) next up is getting the hells canyon barrel. I appreciate the tip! That’s one of the reasons I do this channel!!
@@triggerbarPhD i’ll look for the video. Sounds like an interesting cartridge! Thank you for replying.
These are doing 3053 fps for me out of a 22” barrel 300 wsm.
Nice! Thanks for sharing that. I don’t think k I mentioned this was 24” and at about 300 ft above sea level.
I have a tikka t3 lite and put a limbsaver pad on it.
not bad to shoot now
Nice! Limbsavers are the best. Yes, I've done this as well!
i understand the light weight rifle, a buddy just got a 300 Win Mag Christiansen Arms Ridgeline, thats very light weight. Im in Kentucky, and the terrain of the areas I frequently hunt, really dont necessitate the need for "lightweight". Two years ago I hunted with my Savage Axis II Precision, its a heavy barrel, and a pig overall. 😅
Note- my buddy got the Christiansen Arms rifle due to being stationed at a military base in Colorado.
Yah and most of my hunting has occurred in New Mexico and Colorado. Lightweight is key for the mountains. And you may need long range out there. Just depends on the hunt terrain.
dang! the number irons you have in the fire is amazing!
Sounds interesting.
That’s a positive way to put it…others would say I need medication for the ADHD and need to just finish the ones I’ve started!!
@@triggerbarPhD I get it, though...I have an urge to branch into something new, fresh & intriguing...there's O'PLENTY!!
But then I look over the stuff I've already started - and "sigh".
Heck, even within a single caliber I see all kinds of things I've started and want to gather data, data, data. Light bullets, heavy, mid, lead, copper, brand upon brand upon brand. And that's just .308. Or .223. Or .338. Or 5.7....wish I had started this stuff 30 years ago.
Picked my tikka T3 .300wsm with a vortex strike eagle scope for a old 1983 snowmobile trailer that i corny get $800 for it.
Guy said it to him 2 full boxes of ammo to sight in.
Looked through the scope and didn't have the lines level.
Ha! Well hopefully you got it all straightened out and I bet is shoots sweet. That was probably a great trade!!
@triggerbarPhD best trade yet. The recoil was so hard it was breaking the stud on the scope ring.
Bought a 40 moa rail from mountain tactical and some adjustable MOA mounts for long-range shooting.
Had a recoil reduction made for the barrel and cerakote the whole barrel.
Have Gotten .38" groups with 165 gr bullets.
Nice. I agree with the other comment that more pad square with your shoulder might help the recoil. A good aftermarket pad might be something to think about. It’s a nice setup. It’s probably not the most fun plinking toy. I would like to have a magnum rifle with a heavy barrel that’s threaded. Make it easy to shoot and have plenty of energy down range. Happy shooting and stay safe 👍
Thanks my friend! Yah this is not its final condition. New stock has already arrived and next up is a new custom carbon fiber barrel with threading for a suppressor. Really was after this action but couldn’t resist giving it a go before hand!! I could buy this rifle cheaper than just the action alone!
Since you are converting to a 7PRCW, do you have a barrel make, groove, and twist rate picked? There are barrel makers that will duplicate your factory Tikka barrel contour so you can use the factory stock, unless you are replacing the stock as well. Benchmark, ACE, Hart, K&P will duplicate a factory Tikka contour for sure. I don't know if Krieger or Bartlein will or not. I'm a big fan of 4 groove barrels.
I’m basically going to follow what my buddy has done. He went with a hells canyon Caron fiber barrel. I have a video on his build with the parts list. I think I have that listed there, let me check.
Barrel: Hells Canyon Armory Heavy Hunter contour, carbon fiber, 21" threaded barrel; stainless steel single point cut and hand lapped; 1:8 twist
@@triggerbarPhD You will not go wrong with that barrel. What stock you going with?
@@Accuracy1st just got that. Pure Precision Tikka Altitude in their timberline colors.
Ouch….i might rethink buying one
hahaha. I mean it's not that bad but if not done right it can develop a flinch, er... I would develop a flinch. I'd get a limbsaver pad and consider a slightly heavier rifle but others are making this work, just not me. ;-)
I gotta 300 wsm and would be scared to shoot it if the gun is light...
Hahahha yah I was scared for sure!!
I have a 300wsm and I changed the stock to a bell &Carson and it is gooh
Ooh awesome!!! I just picked up a tikka altitude stock from pure precision. That’s an upgrade that can make or break the gun!!
You don’t need to break in that barrel…
Well good!
I would think a brake would be a good idea. Super Lite doesn’t sound fun with a magnum.
It would. I wish they sold this with a threaded barrel, I could get it threaded but wish that was an option
You are trying to get a flinch 😂😂😂😂
lol, that’s what the is rifle generates. Flinches.
You committed to that the rifle was going to hurt even before you shot it. Not good for your confidence and avoiding flinch.
One of the best hunting calibers out there.. get a better butt pad and or brake/can and leave that killer alone😊
Great advice my friend and I’ve definitely gained an appreciation for this cartridge! I’ve got plans for this action but may be coming back to the cartridge!!
Thats alot of recoil drama mine don't kick enough to cry like a girl 😢
lol. Nice. Yet you commented lol
I love my Bergara b-14 hmr in 300 win mag
Bergara makes awesome rifles!!
Must be a good scope did it lose zero?
Nope, held very well. Vortex rings and a Vortex PST Gen II 3x15
@@triggerbarPhD so guessing a T3X lite being the heavier one should be ok in 3006?
@@rainsong7327 I have a friend who has it in 3006 and it’s awesome! Very accurate.
Are you planning to wildcat the 300WSM?
No, I’m going to do a 6.5-7 prcw. It’s the 6.5 the necked up to 7mm. It gives close to the same velocities of the 7prc but less recoil and a faster burn so you don’t need as long of a barrel.
@@triggerbarPhD Nice!… that Fclass darling cartridge is balanced and efficient… with lots of goodies available for it from Cortina Precision.
Nice rifle TB, and good luck with the build. I'll figure you drew an elk tag, make sure the pipe fitter knows you want it back for hunting season?
I think, maybe, you are running the top corner of the butt into your shoulder. If possible, see if you can setup to bench shoot a bit more upright with the kickers. Maybe, the seat lowers a bit, maybe the bags can be raised a bit? My thought being, see if the butt pad can distribute more fully. You're leaning in, approaching semi prone to the rifle? Especially at twenty-five yards, consider bore sighting, by pulling the bolt, and making the cross hairs and looking through the bore, match? Saves me ammo, for sure.
Don't mind me, I'm not complaining. Sometimes, the recoil looks really well managed, a few times it torques and snaps on you. I almost impulse bought a 6.5 PRC earlier in the week, I may go back and get it, but I'm not much of a big game hunter.
I like the idea of a bit smaller case with the wildcat. Accuracy, of course, can be great, and way out, I doubt the drop would be more than a few inches. Fun stuff.
Thanks Craig. Great suggestions I’ll do my best to try them out. My first couple of shots whereby bad. When I shot the last three they rocked me. I couldn’t see it in the video but somehow I was aligned was bad as you pointed out. Yes I often will do a bit of a bore site but it still takes me a couple of shots to get there. All in all only 10 shots total and that includes 3 at 100 yards for sighting and 3 for the group. I don’t even had this barrel worn in with 10 shots! lol. But again I’ll swap this barrel out so I’m not concerned with that, was intoto see what this would shoot though.
Only “conversation” TB, you aren’t doing anything bad. I’m fine shooting up to around 300 win mag, more foot pounds, and I’m definitely not a fan off the bench.
If it’s in the plans, I’ll watch for updates.
@craigm1954 thanks! And unfortunately no elk hunt this year…I think. White tail but I have a moose hunt coming in a couple of years.
So what wildcat are you thinking of turning it into?
The 7PRCW. It's 6.5PRC necked up to 7mm. I have a video on it, my friend built one and I'm going to borrow his reamer. It's really an amazing rifle.
@@triggerbarPhD Sounds like a wicked lil round that would stomp the 7prc.
@@Longtrailside It has pretty much most of the power, but burns a little faster so works better in a shorter barrel. It's close to the power of 7prc but a little less recoil and better in a shorter barrel (I'm thinking 20" like my friend's).
@@triggerbarPhD So then your not going to use the 300wsm cartridge your going to use the 6.5 prc cartridge. Sorry missed that on your last comment. So then why do it if theirs not a lot of gain to be had?
Far less recoil. The 7PRCW can push a 162gr solid well over 2900 FPS and you can shoot shot after shot without punishing your shoulder like this 300WSM
I have this exact gun. It doesn't kick like ur making it sound.😂 recoil yes hurt no.
Yah it’s not terrible but it’s significantly more recoil than a 308 or 6.5 creedmoor. It’s also significantly more power!
At one point in my life, I bought a Browning A Bolt chambered in 7mm WSM. Shooting 140 grain bullets, that thing kicked more than my 30-06 A Bolt shooting 165 grain bullets.😱 I bet I didn't put 100 rounds through that gun before I sold it.🤣 A deer never did walk out of the scope though.🤷♂ I have not looked at another short magnum since... No way I want to shoulder a 300 WSM.🫡
LOL! Exactly. And I'll be switching this for a different chambering. My plan is to do the 7prcw that I did a video on from my friend a while back. His turned out so well, this is just the first step in the journey!
If you are changing the barrel out I'd buy that 300WSM barrel from you
Yes for sure! Email me. Check the channel page and you should be able to find my email!
@@triggerbarPhD I do not see an email. Do I have to be subscribed to see it?
@@triggerbarPhD Just FYI, some Tikka barrels can be hard to remove. A good tip is to place the rifle upright, muzzle down in a container with some paper towels. Take Kroil, FreeAll, or even WD40 (least preferred) and spray it on the outer edge of the barrel inside the action to where it can penetrate the action and barrel threads. I used FreeAll. I sprayed a new 270WSM each night for about a week. This can help with getting the barrel removed and reduces risk of galling the external surface in the barrel vice.
@derekmcmurry I don’t think so. It’s triggerbarphilospher-at-gmail.com fixed appropriately
@@triggerbarPhD I fixed it appropriately but you spelled philosopher in that address as "philospher" which did not work. I'll try again with the philosopher
I am seeing many manufacturers coming out with lighter rifles catered to hunters using the theme of reducing fatigue and easier to carry in the field. Those are valid points for calibers with lighter recoil up to the 6.5 mm. It's mind boggling watching people at the range with these lighter frames and heavy calibers flinching as a result of heavy recoil pounding on their shoulders. I see many TH-camrs pushing these rifles obviously getting paid to do it and people buying their BS finding themselves with a rifle that totally defeats the purpose of what is practical to them. Watching your video made me cringe every time you pulled the trigger. Yes, the Tikka is a very accurate rifle but a magnum caliber on a lightweight frame? No thanks! Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it.
Thanks my friend! You do me cringe too!! 🤣😂🤷♂️. As I said I have plans for a different caliber and build with this and in the end I needed this bolt face and this was the cheapest way to go. Having carried stuff way into the back country I get the weight desire. But many rounds can get you there without developing bad shooting habits! Lol.
@@triggerbarPhD I have been seriously thinking in getting a Tikka in 6.5 creedmoor for a hunt in Alabama in November. A friend of mine owns one and I have shot his. Love the rifle and the caliber. Smooth, light, mild recoil and extremely accurate. I have been sold every since. Thanks for your reply.
@thesaint1517 I have a friend who swears by his tikka in 6.5 creedmore. I’ve seen him use hand loads to get sub .5 MOA at 100 yards. He has taken 2 elk with it as well. I’d highly recommend this gun in 6.5 creedmore. It’s a very nice shooter and hunting package!
If tikka would thread that barrel it wouldn’t be much of an issue
I have the 300 win stainless superlite. No flinch, it's awesome. I love it
You cant really lean into the recoil sitting down.
If your hunting with standing shots if wont be so bad.
I never fire my 338 Lapua from a bench.
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And thats a heavier rifle.
My fantasies of a light weight 300wsm brought me here 🤕
Great point. Hahahaha yah we all thing we want an ultra light magnum till we have to do a load development 🤣😂. After hefting heavy rifles backpacking I get the desire for lightweight though.
hahaha, that's a fun one, if pain in the shoulder is considered fun... 🤣😂
Yah is a big one!! 🤣😂
Hold the front stock down
Thanks, I need to get a better rear bag, and recommendations?
Target and rifle are too low when site in will result in a beating
Yah when I lined back up after the letting the barrel cool my form really suffered and then I took a beating. Thanks for the advice!
The silly rifle: 290gr bullets at 3100fps. Don't shoot alone and have your orthopedic surgeon on speed dial 😂
Yup, that's the one!! ;-) And especially when scopes fly off it as fast as they do my pistols!!
Tikka action are all the same mate from 204 ruger right through to 338 win mag there isn’t a short action,
Sorry. I probably said/got that wrong. I’m switching out the bolt stop on it for long action. It’s the bolt stop that can be swapped between long action and short action. The bolts are different between magnum, standard and micro bolt faces.
@@triggerbarPhD yes correct the bolt faces are all different that’s a given. You can’t go wrong with a tikka action they are very strong and very accurate I’ve used lots of them, good luck with whatever you’re building 👍🏼
@kingy300wby thanks! 7prcw is being barreled now. Can’t wait for it to be done!!
@@triggerbarPhD that’s a nice cartridge 👍🏼
Looks like a Superlite, not "ultralight". I have one in 300WSM. It shoots great. .6" groups at 100. You are wasting ammo at 25 yards. Your money though.
Yes it is a super light in the title. May have said ultralight I didn’t mean that as a title of the gun though. Nice glad to see you are getting accurate results!
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You need to swab the barrel every 10 to 15 shots when breaking in new barrels..
You'll see.. dont change the caliber.
Use a lighter projectile.. 165 grains..
That should help tighten the groups with a little less recoil..
My 7mm shoots 160gr better than 175gr.
Yes. I only shot 10 that day. So I swabbed it when I got home. Thanks for the tips!
No you don’t!!! Barrel manufacturers don’t even agree on a barrel break in method. Some say clean it right away then shoot it. Some say clean it before you shoot it then clean between shots. I have never done a “break in” procedure. Zero accuracy issues.
@@brentbusick2245 Truth! There is no break in necessary with a Tikka. Cold hammer forged barrels. I have two, initial cleaning when purchased new and shoot it, zero swabbing.