preacherman Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I ran across a brand new Browning A-bolt in a 300 wsm today for $550 out the door. First question, what are the pros and cons to the caliber and then second question, is this a good price? Thanks in advance! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I have the same gun. Shoots very well topped with a Weaver Grand Slam 2.5 x 10 x 40. My buddy and I are working up a load for it right now. I want to shoot Hornady 190gr. interlocks out of it. The gun carries well being a short action. It does pack a bit of a wollup at the range being in a lighter gun, but I like it a lot. Seems though that you don't quite get the published ballistics out of it because of the 22" barrel. As far as cons go I think most will tell you you can get the .300 Win Mag Ammo a lot easier and it is time tested. I think $550 is a very good price. I paid more than that in 2002 for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 While I am not a huge fan of the A bolt, I know several guys that cherish theirs. The asking price seems very fair to me. The 300 WSM does well with 180 gr bullets and below, if you are wanting to go above that I would opt for the 300 Win mag. or 300 WBY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 That sounds like a really good deal Scott! I have a .300 WSM in a Browning BLR, great caliber! Ammo is pretty easy to find even around here, so I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem down where you are. It is a touch more expensive than .300 Win Mag ammo, but it's not outragous. I spend between $26.99 and $45.00 per box depending what I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 You didn't mention what model, but even if it were the base model I'd say its a very good deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 i just bought one this last fall all i gotta say is i love it more than my 300 rem mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Did the deal and bought the gun on Tuesday! It is a Browning A-Bolt Stalker in the 300 wsm. Can't beat it. Sighted it in yesterday and it shoots like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I own a custom 300 win mag (Krieger barrel and Weatherby Mark5 Action and a Browning in 300 WSM. My 300 Win Mag is a bit faster and more accurate (but, I paid for that) and the 300 WSM is a dream to shoot. From a ballistic standpoint, they are awfully close. I think you made a good choice at a good price. I like hand loading the Win mag better (easier and I have a lot more components) but, I have to say that the short fat case is hear to stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 one of the best rifle i have is a browning 300wsm,and the price is not bad at all ,hope you enjoy your rifle:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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