What is 325 WSM good for?

What is 325 WSM good for?

325 WSM is meant to handle. In its Expedition Big Game series, the company loads a 200-grain AccuBond CT bullet propelled to 2950 fps. In 220-grain projectiles, the company has a bonded, rapid-expansion PHP at 2840 fps in the Power Max Bonded series, as well as a Power Point load in the Super-X line.

What round is best for long range?

Considered by many to be the optimum long-range, large-game cartridge, the . 300 Winchester Magnum has proven itself worldwide. It’s a top choice of military snipers and can launch heavy bullets with high speed and exceptional precision. Recoil is stiff and some find it hard to master.

Is the 325 WSM a good long range rifle?

The 8mm rem mag was a great round and bullets were the only drawback to them. The 325 WSM had the same problem but also was a victim of poor quality rifles. Lots of people simply neck them up to 338 (325/338)when building a custom rifle in the short mag and have very good luck with them as a wildcat.

What’s the difference between a.270 WSM and.325 WSM?

Unlike the .270 WSM and .300 WSM—the latter, in particular—which generated much buzz and sales when debuting, the .325 WSM received little more than a yawn from anyone but true tinkerers. Exactly why is up for speculation, but there are some sound theories. Most attribute its failing primarily to the .325 WSM’s atypical 8mm bullet diameter.

How big of a case do I need for a WSM 325?

With all the new powders you give up nothing using the short action. if you want more power than they can give, I recommend going to a 338 Win Mag or 338 rum size case in a long action. so I would not rule it down and out as long as shooters are interested in saving it.

How tall is a.325 WSM in yards?

With a 200-yard zero, the projectile is 1.5 inches high at 100 yards and 19.9 inches and 39.9 inches low at 400 and 500 yards, respectively. At the latter distance, the AccuBond CT still packs more than 2,000 ft.-lbs. of energy.