Weatherby Select Plus .300 Weatherby Magnum 180gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Spire Point • MPN: H300180SP
Weatherby Select Plus .300 Weatherby Magnum 180gr SP Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Spire Point • MPN: H300180SP
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3240 fps | 4196 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3179 fps | 4041 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3120 fps | 3892 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 3062 fps | 3748 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 3004 fps | 3608 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2947 fps | 3473 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 150 yds | 2891 fps | 3343 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 175 yds | 2836 fps | 3216 ft-lb | -1.4" |
| 200 yds | 2781 fps | 3093 ft-lb | -2.4" |
| 225 yds | 2727 fps | 2975 ft-lb | -3.6" |
| 250 yds | 2674 fps | 2860 ft-lb | -5.2" |
| 275 yds | 2622 fps | 2748 ft-lb | -7.0" |
| 300 yds | 2569 fps | 2640 ft-lb | -9.2" |
| 325 yds | 2518 fps | 2535 ft-lb | -11.7" |
| 350 yds | 2467 fps | 2434 ft-lb | -14.6" |
| 375 yds | 2417 fps | 2336 ft-lb | -17.8" |
| 400 yds | 2367 fps | 2241 ft-lb | -21.4" |
| 425 yds | 2318 fps | 2149 ft-lb | -25.3" |
| 450 yds | 2269 fps | 2059 ft-lb | -29.7" |
| 475 yds | 2221 fps | 1973 ft-lb | -34.5" |
| 500 yds | 2174 fps | 1890 ft-lb | -39.7" |
Product Overview
This 180-grain Spire Point represents the versatile middle ground in Weatherby's .300 Magnum lineup. Launching at 3240 fps with 4195 ft-lbs of energy, it carries enough bullet weight for elk while maintaining the velocity advantage that defines the Weatherby cartridge. The Select Plus designation indicates premium components throughout, including Norma brass cases and carefully selected powder charges.
The Hornady Spire Point is a traditional soft-point design that has accounted for countless successful hunts. The pointed nose improves aerodynamics over round-nose bullets while the exposed lead tip initiates reliable expansion on contact with tissue. The 0.425 ballistic coefficient keeps the bullet stable in flight and resists wind drift reasonably well at hunting distances. Inside 400 yards, trajectory and wind compensation remain manageable.
Hunters who pursue both deer and elk will find this load covers both effectively. The 180-grain weight provides the penetration needed to reach vital organs on a quartering elk shot, while the expansion characteristics work equally well on lighter-bodied deer. For mixed-bag hunts where you might encounter either species, or for hunters who want one load that handles the full range of North American big game, this combination of weight, velocity, and proven bullet design delivers consistent results.
- The 180-grain weight provides versatility for game from deer to elk without changing ammunition
- High 3240 fps velocity produces flat trajectories and 4195 ft-lbs of muzzle energy
- Hornady Spire Point design has decades of proven hunting success across multiple game species
- Select Plus components including Norma brass ensure consistent ignition and accuracy
- The 0.425 BC offers reasonable downrange performance for hunting distances to 400 yards
- Traditional soft point construction may not retain weight as effectively as bonded bullets on heavy bone
- Exposed lead tip lacks the protection and aerodynamic advantage of polymer-tipped designs
- Lower BC than modern high-performance bullets limits extreme-range effectiveness
- Premium pricing places it above standard hunting ammunition without matching bonded bullet performance
All Weatherby Select Plus .300 Weatherby Magnum 180gr SP Ammo Prices
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