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Old 12-26-2020, 11:59 AM
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Newb to reloading, Santa was good to me this year!

Wondering what are some good places to purchase powder, bullets and primers for my 300wby. This is all new to me so any pointers or suggestions are greatly appreciated! I prefer to learn from those willing to teach and learn from others mistakes rather than making my own if possible.

I’m also in fort McMurray so shipping cost can be a concern

Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Old 12-26-2020, 01:07 PM
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Neerlandia Co-op has a great selection of reloading components.
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Old 12-26-2020, 01:14 PM
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From what Cat has posted previously it sounded like the local Canadian Tire had a pretty good selection. Maybe PM Cat, he lives up there too and has been doing this a long time.
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Old 12-26-2020, 03:18 PM
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Newb to reloading, Santa was good to me this year!

Wondering what are some good places to purchase powder, bullets and primers for my 300wby. This is all new to me so any pointers or suggestions are greatly appreciated! I prefer to learn from those willing to teach and learn from others mistakes rather than making my own if possible.

I’m also in fort McMurray so shipping cost can be a concern

Thanks for any help you can offer!
I’m in McMurray too. Plenty of components at CT.
Not sure the current stock though. I might be going today or tomorrow to check it out.
I’ll be working on my 338 RCM. I’ll specifically be looking for BL-C2 and IMR 4895
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Old 12-26-2020, 06:06 PM
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If you want to go big, Higginsons Powders.
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Old 12-27-2020, 09:59 AM
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Thanks guys, will check out Canadian tire again. Last time they had almost no stock of powder, I’ll try again.
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Old 12-27-2020, 11:07 AM
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Newb to reloading, Santa was good to me this year!

Wondering what are some good places to purchase powder, bullets and primers for my 300wby. This is all new to me so any pointers or suggestions are greatly appreciated! I prefer to learn from those willing to teach and learn from others mistakes rather than making my own if possible.

I’m also in fort McMurray so shipping cost can be a concern

Thanks for any help you can offer!
Howdy! What cartridges are you planning to reload for ?
CT had powder that will work for your big rifle as well as some smaller cartridges.

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Old 12-27-2020, 11:08 AM
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Try Prophet River in Lyodminster they ship tp your door. Ask them to use Puralator and it will be around 25 bucks. If you are new to the 300Wby start with 165 grain bullets just to get used to the recoil. It is not a cannon but you need to learn how to handle more recoil slowly. Get a Nosler or Berger manual as they give you more powder choices and teach you steps you need to take. Help from some one who has reloaded for a long time is also real good because they can coach you one on one.
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Old 12-27-2020, 11:30 AM
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I’ve shot 300 Weatherby for 30+ years. It will do best with slower burning powders, generally close to or at a max published load. Good powders are RL22; IMR 7828; H4831. Use Federal 215 primers if possible, as they are a bit hotter. Bullet choice is up to you. I have used 180 gr. Nosler Partition as well as 180 gr. Barnes TTSX in all 4 of my different 300 Bee’s. At magnum velocities, it is best to use a good bullet. Lots of load data free on line on Hodgdon, Nosler and Barnes web sites.
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Old 12-28-2020, 05:37 PM
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Howdy! What cartridges are you planning to reload for ?
CT had powder that will work for your big rifle as well as some smaller cartridges.

Cat
At this time I am starting with the 300 wby. I do have a few 30-30 brass as well to do when I get into it.

I stopped by CT last night and they didn’t have any of the imr 7828 that seems to be the go to. I’ll just have to keep my eye out I guess.
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Old 12-28-2020, 05:44 PM
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I’ve shot this rifle for nearly 5 years now and saved all the brass. Now that I have the reloading gear it’s time to start experimenting. All I have shot so far is 180 grain bullets, and this is the first rifle I have ever had to put a brake on. The recoil is just downright obnoxious. Went with a khantrol clamp on brake and it has been a god send.

I would like to go to a heavier bullet, more like the 200-215 grain range. Something to really give me some solid punch down range and it would be an interesting experiment. A bowler accubond or Barnes ttsx would be my first pick but open to any others thoughts?

Powder, I read that the 7828 is the go to, but do tell if you have found another that works better or as good.

Thanks for any help you guys can offer!
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Old 12-29-2020, 12:18 AM
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If you want to go to the heavier bullets maybe try the Nosler210 ABLR. If I were you I would get a hold of Prophet River and get some VV N570 while they have it. It will work well in the Wby with heavies.

All of your saved brass will now need to be trimmed to Sammi trim to length. Then deburred and chamfered after you size it. I personally if it is all my own brass prefer to neck size for the magnums. If that is not your fancy shoulder bump with your full length sizer die. You want your brass to last as long as you can make it last these 2 practices save case stretch.
Keep a record of what you do so if you have a problem some one can help you figure it out.
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