300 WSM Ballistics Tables From Common Ammo Makers

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026

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300 WSM Ballistics Charts

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Barnes

Jump to a ballistics chart: VOR-TX 150 Grain TTSX | VOR-TX 165 Grain TTSX

VOR-TX 150 Grain TTSX

VOR-TX 165 Grain TTSX

Berger Bullets

Jump to a ballistics chart: 185 Grain Classic Hybrid Hunter | 205 Grain Elite Hunter

185 Grain Classic Hybrid Hunter

205 Grain Elite Hunter

Browning

Jump to a ballistics chart: BXS 180 Grain Tipped Solid Copper | Long Range Pro Hunter 180 Grain Sierra Tipped GameKing | Max Point 180 Grain Polymer Tip | Long Range Pro Hunter 195 Grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing

BXS 180 Grain Tipped Solid Copper

Long Range Pro Hunter 180 Grain Sierra Tipped GameKing

Max Point 180 Grain Polymer Tip

Long Range Pro Hunter 195 Grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing

Choice Ammunition

150 Grain Nosler AccuBond

165 Grain Nosler AccuBond

168 Grain Barnes TTSX

168 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

175 Grain Barnes LRX

178 Grain Hornady ELD-M

178 Grain ELD-X

180 Grain Barnes TTSX

180 Grain Nosler AccuBond

180 Grain Swift A-Frame

180 Grain Swift Scirocco

185 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

190 Grain Barnes LRX

200 Grain Hornady ELD-X

220 Grain Nosler AccuBond

200 Grain Nosler Partition

210 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

Federal Premium

165 Grain Barnes TSX

Fusion 165 Grain Bonded SP

180 Grain Barnes TSX

Fusion 180 Grain Bonded SP

180 Grain Nosler Partition

Power-Shok 180 Grain SCHP

Power-Shok 180 Grain JSP

180 Grain Trophy Bonded Tip

180 Grain Trophy Copper

185 Grain Berger Hybrid

200 Grain Hornady ELD-X

200 Grain Terminal Ascent

Hornady

Jump to a ballistics chart: American Whitetail 165 Grain InterLock | Outfitter 180 Grain CX | Precision Hunter 200 Grain ELD-X

American Whitetail 165 Grain InterLock

Outfitter 180 Grain CX

Precision Hunter 200 Grain ELD-X

HSM

Jump to a ballistics chart: Trophy Gold 168 Grain Berger VLD Hunting | Trophy Gold 185 Grain Berger VLD Hunting | Trophy Gold 210 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

Trophy Gold 168 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

Trophy Gold 185 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

Trophy Gold 210 Grain Berger VLD Hunting

Norma

Jump to a ballistics chart: ECOSTRIKE 165 Grain Polymer Tip | TIPSTRIKE 170 Grain Polymer Tip | Bondstrike 180 Grain Polymer Tip

ECOSTRIKE 165 Grain Polymer Tip

TIPSTRIKE 170 Grain Polymer Tip

Bondstrike 180 Grain Polymer Tip

Nosler

Jump to a ballistics chart: 165 Grain Ballistic Tip | Trophy Grade 180 Grain AccuBond | 180 Grain Expansion Tip SP | Trophy Grade 190 Grain AccuBond Long Range

165 Grain Ballistic Tip

Trophy Grade 180 Grain AccuBond

180 Grain Expansion Tip SP

300 WSM Ballistics Chart for Nosler 180 Grain Expansion Tip

Trophy Grade 190 Grain AccuBond Long Range

Remington

Jump to a ballistics chart: Core-Lokt 150 Grain PSP | Core-Lokt Tipped 150 Grain Polymer Tip | Premier 180 Grain Swift Scirocco Bonded

Core-Lokt 150 Grain PSP

Core-Lokt Tipped 150 Grain Polymer Tip

Premier 180 Grain Swift Scirocco Bonded

Winchester

Jump to a ballistics chart: Copper Impact 150 Grain Copper Extreme Point | Deer Season XP 150 Grain Extreme Point | Power Point 150 Grain Power-Point | Ballistic SilverTip 150 Grain Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip | Copper Impact 180 Grain Copper Extreme Point | Deer Season XP 180 Grain Extreme Point | Power Point 180 Grain Power-Point | Ballistic SilverTip 180 Grain Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip | Expedition Big Game 190 Grain AccuBond LR | Supreme Long Range 195 Grain BC Max

Copper Impact 150 Grain Copper Extreme Point

Deer Season XP 150 Grain Extreme Point

Power Point 150 Grain Power-Point

300 WSM Ballistics Chart for Winchester Power Point 150 Grain SP

Ballistic SilverTip 150 Grain Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip

Copper Impact 180 Grain Copper Extreme Point

Deer Season XP 180 Grain Extreme Point

Power Point 180 Grain Power-Point

300 WSM Ballistics Chart for Winchester Power Point 180 Grain SP

Ballistic SilverTip 180 Grain Rapid Controlled Expansion Polymer Tip

Expedition Big Game 190 Grain AccuBond LR

Supreme Long Range 195 Grain BC Max

Administrative Note: The information above is provided by ammo manufacturers. Actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type. When the manufacturer's ballistic data was unavailable, ballistics were calculated using a ballistics calculator.

300 WSM Trajectory Chart

A bullet's trajectory is its flight path. Shooters measure trajectory in inches of bullet drop, milliradians (MIL), or minute of angle (MOA).

A flatter trajectory is preferred for long-range shooting because shooters require fewer adjustments to compensate for bullet drop. The 300 WSM is a great choice for long-distance hunting because of its flat trajectory. When zeroed in at 200 yards, a 180 grain bullet will only drop about ~44" at 500 yards.

Here is a sample 300 WSM bullet drop chart to give you a general idea of the 300 Winchester Short Magnum's trajectory.

300 WSM Trajectory and Bullet Drop Chart

Note: The above chart is an example of one 300 WSM load. Actual ballistic performance varies depending on bullet weight, lot, barrel length, and environmental conditions.

300 WSM Velocity

Muzzle velocity is the rate at which a bullet exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps). Typically, a longer barrel produces a higher muzzle velocity, as the extra length gives exploding propellant more time to exert its energy against the base of the projectile.

We can expect 300 WSM muzzle velocities to vary from about 2,875 fps to 3,300 fps, depending on bullet weight and rifle barrel length. The 300 WSM's high muzzle velocities contribute to its flat trajectory and high striking energy.

300 WSM Kinetic Energy

Muzzle energy is the amount of force a bullet possesses the moment it leaves the barrel, measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbs). Heavier bullets tend to have higher muzzle energy, but lower velocity.

Velocity matters when determining a bullet's kinetic energy. For example, a 150 grain 300 WSM bullet gains 3,650 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and conserves 1,636 ft-lbs at 500 yards, whereas a 190 grain 300 WSM bullet gains 3,487 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and conserves 1,945 ft-lbs at 500 yards.

300 WSM Effective Range

The 300 WSM has an effective range of about 850 yards for big game hunting (deer and elk) and 1,000+ yards for target shooting. This extended range is thanks to the flat trajectory and excellent kinetic energy conservation of 300 WSM bullets.

How Do 300 WSM Ballistics Compare to Other Rifle Cartridges?

The 300 WSM matches up very well ballistically with the 300 WM, and also with several other rifle cartridges like the 30-06 Springfield, 308 Win, and 7mm PRC. For complete performance data on its closest competitor, explore our 300 Win Mag ballistics guide.

300 Winchester Short Magnum vs. 300 Winchester Magnum

300 WSM vs. 300 Win Mag Ballistics Chart

For a detailed breakdown of how these two magnum cartridges compare across recoil, accuracy, and hunting applications, see our full 300 WSM vs 300 Win Mag comparison.