My Savage .325 WSM would do 1" at 100yds with factory Winchester 220gr Power Points. by Aaron Carter - Wednesday, February 5, 2020. If you get into reloading then it is even better. Imagine a cartridge that has the hallmark characteristics of competition-winning classics, such as a short, squat case—this time, based on the .404 Jeffery—for uniform propellant ignition and consumption, a sharp, 35-degree shoulder angle and minimum body taper. Like most WSMs, the 325 is accurate, but this one just hits the hardest. He didn't go too far. Worthy when defining bullet weight, velocity and energy needed for these large animals standing at 300 plus yards. 5. All of the WSM cartridges are based on the 404 Jeffery non-belted magnum cartridge which is shortened to fit a short action. Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:45 am . The .325 WSM being an 8mm cartridge could find favor among European hunters for elk (European moose), wild boar as its performance is similar to the vaunted 8×68mm S cartridge.
Went through the ribs and front shoulder on the opposite side. Found the bullet under the skin. Everyone was expecting a .338 WSM and instead got an 8mm WSM with a funny name given that nothing about the cartridge was .325 in size - bullet diameter is .323, same as the JS M98 and the 8mm Remington Mag. I am planning on using it for a shorter range gun for a Montana elk hunt in a few years. It has less recoil than the 300 Win Mag but nearly the same energy of the 338 Win Mag with a 225 grain load.
I don't know of too many commercial rounds that delivers this level of power in such a compact case. An Ode to the .325 WSM. I had total confidence that my Browning A-Bolt in .30-06 would be strong enough “medicine” for bull elk. If it helps any, it also does not like the 180gr Ballistic Tips. You must keep that sectional density up there if you want to penetrate elk, and bullet weight is how you do that. The Winchester 325 WSM … The .325 Winchester Short Magnum, ... while those of 200 gr or more are intended for elk, moose and large bear. Well..the 325 WSM is no slouch for sure. SUBSCRIBE. I bought a Browning X-Bolt 325 WSM impulsively a few months ago because GM had a used one for $400. 325 wsm a great cartride- I have vx Leupold on one of mine-great combo. Cynics (including several in print) accused Winchester of trying to dupe gullible gun buyers into thinking it was "almost" a … What i liked about the 325 wsm is that you can put a 225 grain bullet in it or a 165 grain. You can buy loaded ammunition for the 325 WSM pretty easily right now. The 325 wsm also has a short and slightly lighter action than that of the 300 win mag making it lighter to carry in the field (again probably negligible). More . Whats your likes and dislikes of the 300 WSM and 325 WSM. Everyone was expecting a .338 WSM and instead got an 8mm WSM with a funny name given that nothing about the cartridge was .325 in size - bullet diameter is .323, same as the JS M98 and the 8mm Remington Mag. That makes it much more versatile than the 300wsm which I think only takes a 180 grain max. 325 WSM, Winchester M70, 225-gr.
Don’t listen to all the naysayer The 325 WSM is an excellent cartridge for all North American big game. Shows 8mm bullets and loads he worked up. The .325 Winchester Short Magnum, commonly known as the 325 WSM is an 8mm caliber rebated rim bottlenecked centerfire short magnum medium bore cartridge.The cartridge was introduced by Winchester Ammunition in 2005. Trophy Grade 325 WSM 200 AccuBond Ammo (20ct) Loaded with a AccuBond 200 Grain Spitzer Bullet and Nosler Cartridge Brass. ballistic silvertip ammo in this cartridge for elk. All of the WSM cartridges are based on the My … I'm going to switch it over to a 220gr Gameking, which is a proven bullet for the 8mm Rem Mag.