re: Anyone shoot a .300 Win Mag for deer hunting?

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I'll have to shoot some 165s. I was pretty impressed with the 180s and have read plenty of reviews that the 180s do great.

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I bit off more than I could chew when I first got the 300WSM. Ammo was more expensive than I was ready for with the intention of shooting more then just hunting season. I tried the 180gr Ferderals in 3 flavors not including the fusions. I could not get them to group better than 2" at 100 yards. I tried the fusion 150s (all they had on the shelf) and my groups went to 1.25" so I found it's favorite round without spending a butt load of money. Then I changed the stock and trigger which shrunk my groups to .6" averages. I plan on trying the Hornadys when they come out this spring. I really hope that my gun likes the 165gr GMX Superformance, because then I will be set!

TL:DR, my gun did not like the federal 180s at all. 150s expand too fast at close to moderate ranges. 165s are beautiful!