300 Ultra Mag Ballistics Chart

Are you searching for a highly detailed 300 ultra mag ballistics chart to understand the extreme long range capabilities of this magnum cartridge? You have found the ultimate resource for serious hunters and precision shooters. This comprehensive guide features a massive master table tracking the velocity, kinetic energy, and exact bullet drop for 25 premium factory loads out to 500 yards. By reviewing this data, any marksman can select the perfect ammunition to maximize accuracy and ethical stopping power on North America’s largest game animals.

300 Ultra Mag Ballistics Chart

Ammunition Load	Bullet Weight	Distance (Yards)	Velocity (FPS)	Energy (Foot Pounds)	Bullet Drop (Inches)
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	Muzzle	3450	3964	-1.5
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	100	3110	3221	+1.4
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	200	2795	2602	0.0
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	300	2500	2081	-6.4
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	400	2225	1649	-19.2
Remington Core Lokt	150 Grains	500	1965	1286	-40.5
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	Muzzle	3450	3964	-1.5
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	100	3211	3434	+1.2
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	200	2985	2967	0.0
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	300	2769	2554	-5.5
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	400	2564	2190	-16.0
Remington Scirocco Bonded	150 Grains	500	2369	1869	-32.5
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	Muzzle	3350	4111	-1.5
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	100	3140	3612	+1.3
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	200	2940	3166	0.0
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	300	2750	2770	-5.9
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	400	2570	2420	-16.8
Nosler Custom AccuBond	165 Grains	500	2395	2101	-33.6
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	Muzzle	3360	4136	-1.5
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	100	3135	3600	+1.3
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	200	2920	3122	0.0
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	300	2715	2700	-6.0
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	400	2520	2326	-17.2
Barnes VOR TX TTSX	165 Grains	500	2335	1997	-34.8
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	Muzzle	3350	4111	-1.5
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	100	3130	3589	+1.3
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	200	2925	3133	0.0
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	300	2725	2720	-5.9
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	400	2530	2345	-17.0
Federal Premium Trophy Copper	165 Grains	500	2345	2015	-34.2
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	Muzzle	3250	4221	-1.5
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	100	2995	3585	+1.5
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	200	2755	3033	0.0
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	300	2525	2548	-6.9
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	400	2310	2132	-20.2
Remington Core Lokt	180 Grains	500	2105	1770	-41.2
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	Muzzle	3250	4221	-1.5
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	100	3051	3719	+1.4
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	200	2860	3268	0.0
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	300	2677	2864	-6.4
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	400	2502	2501	-18.2
Remington Scirocco Bonded	180 Grains	500	2334	2177	-36.5
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	Muzzle	3200	4092	-1.5
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	100	2989	3571	+1.2
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	200	2789	3108	0.0
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	300	2597	2696	-5.7
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	400	2413	2327	-16.5
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition	180 Grains	500	2237	2000	-33.3
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	Muzzle	3200	4093	-1.5
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	100	2988	3569	+1.5
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	200	2787	3104	0.0
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	300	2594	2690	-6.7
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	400	2410	2321	-19.4
Hornady Outfitter CX	180 Grains	500	2233	1992	-39.1
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	Muzzle	3182	4048	-1.5
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	100	3020	3645	+1.5
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	200	2864	3278	0.0
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	300	2713	2942	-6.2
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	400	2568	2636	-17.3
Norma Bondstrike	180 Grains	500	2427	2354	-34.0
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	Muzzle	3220	4143	-1.5
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	100	3020	3645	+1.4
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	200	2830	3201	0.0
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	300	2650	2806	-6.5
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	400	2475	2448	-18.6
Swift High Grade Scirocco	180 Grains	500	2305	2123	-37.2
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	Muzzle	3200	4092	-1.5
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	100	2975	3537	+1.5
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	200	2760	3044	0.0
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	300	2555	2609	-6.8
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	400	2360	2226	-19.8
Federal Premium TBBC	180 Grains	500	2175	1890	-40.1
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	Muzzle	3300	4352	-1.5
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	100	3100	3840	+1.3
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	200	2910	3384	0.0
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	300	2725	2967	-6.1
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	400	2550	2598	-17.5
DoubleTap Nosler AccuBond	180 Grains	500	2380	2264	-34.8
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	Muzzle	3210	4118	-1.5
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	100	2998	3592	+1.4
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	200	2796	3124	0.0
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	300	2603	2708	-6.7
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	400	2420	2341	-19.2
Choice Ammunition TTSX	180 Grains	500	2244	2012	-38.6
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	Muzzle	3150	4185	-1.5
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	100	2975	3733	+1.5
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	200	2805	3318	0.0
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	300	2640	2939	-6.3
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	400	2480	2594	-17.9
Barnes VOR TX LRX	190 Grains	500	2325	2280	-35.2
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	Muzzle	3032	4082	-1.5
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	100	2793	3464	+1.8
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	200	2566	2924	0.0
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	300	2352	2456	-8.2
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	400	2148	2049	-24.2
Remington Premier A Frame	200 Grains	500	1954	1695	-49.4
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	Muzzle	3050	4130	-1.5
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	100	2895	3721	+1.7
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	200	2745	3345	0.0
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	300	2600	3001	-7.4
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	400	2460	2687	-21.1
Federal Premium Terminal Ascent	200 Grains	500	2325	2400	-42.0
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	Muzzle	3080	4212	-1.5
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	100	2870	3657	+1.7
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	200	2670	3165	0.0
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	300	2478	2726	-7.5
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	400	2295	2339	-21.6
DoubleTap Nosler Partition	200 Grains	500	2120	1995	-43.5
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	Muzzle	3000	3996	-1.5
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	100	2765	3395	+1.9
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	200	2540	2865	0.0
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	300	2325	2400	-8.5
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	400	2120	1995	-25.2
Swift High Grade A Frame	200 Grains	500	1925	1645	-51.5
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	Muzzle	3050	4130	-1.5
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	100	2890	3709	+1.7
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	200	2735	3321	0.0
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	300	2585	2967	-7.4
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	400	2440	2643	-21.2
Copper Creek ELD X	200 Grains	500	2300	2349	-42.4
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	Muzzle	2950	4057	-1.5
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	100	2825	3721	+1.8
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	200	2705	3411	0.0
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	300	2588	3123	-7.6
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	400	2474	2854	-21.4
Nosler Custom AccuBond LR	210 Grains	500	2363	2603	-41.8
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	Muzzle	2960	4085	-1.5
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	100	2820	3707	+1.8
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	200	2685	3361	0.0
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	300	2555	3044	-7.8
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	400	2428	2749	-21.9
Choice Ammunition Berger	210 Grains	500	2305	2478	-43.1
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	Muzzle	2980	4141	-1.5
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	100	2840	3760	+1.8
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	200	2705	3411	0.0
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	300	2575	3092	-7.6
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	400	2448	2795	-21.4
HSM Trophy Gold Berger	210 Grains	500	2325	2520	-42.2
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	Muzzle	2910	4136	-1.5
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	100	2766	3738	+1.5
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	200	2627	3371	0.0
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	300	2492	3034	-6.5
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	400	2361	2723	-18.7
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X	220 Grains	500	2234	2438	-37.1
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	Muzzle	2820	4061	-1.5
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	100	2700	3722	+2.1
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	200	2585	3412	0.0
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	300	2472	3121	-8.6
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	400	2362	2849	-24.1
Choice Ammunition Berger Hybrid	230 Grains	500	2255	2596	-47.1

Ammunition Load

The ammunition load identifies the manufacturer and the specific bullet model used in each cartridge. Premium factory options dominate this magnum category. Loads like the Barnes TTSX feature solid copper construction for deep tissue penetration. Meanwhile, bullets like the Hornady ELD X feature advanced polymer tips designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency over extremely long distances.

Bullet Weight

Bullet weight is measured in grains. For this specific caliber, weights typically start at a lightweight 150 grains and scale up to a massive 230 grains for long range precision shooting. A 150 grain bullet provides blistering muzzle velocities. However, heavy 210 grain and 220 grain bullets are favored by experts for their incredible resistance to crosswinds and superior energy retention downrange.

Distance (Yards)

Distance is recorded in yards starting from the muzzle of the rifle out to 500 yards. The chart provides ballistic performance at 100 yard intervals. Reviewing these distances is critical for marksmen to understand exactly when their chosen bullet drops below the velocity threshold required for reliable terminal expansion on game animals.

Velocity (FPS)

Velocity indicates the speed of the projectile measured in feet per second. The enormous powder capacity of this cartridge allows it to launch heavy bullets at incredible speeds. Pushing a 180 grain bullet past 3,200 feet per second is standard performance. This intense speed creates massive hydrostatic shock upon impact and keeps the flight trajectory exceptionally flat.

Energy (Foot Pounds)

Energy measures the raw kinetic knockdown power of the bullet, calculated in foot pounds. This magnum generates well over 4,000 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle. Even at a full 500 yards, most heavy bullet loads retain more than 2,000 foot pounds of energy. This massive power guarantees reliable penetration on massive animals like elk, moose, and brown bears.

Bullet Drop (Inches)

Bullet drop shows the physical height of the projectile relative to your line of sight. The data in this chart reflects a standard 200 yard zero. Because of the extreme velocity, the trajectory remains remarkably flat. When zeroed at 200 yards, a shooter will typically only experience 6 to 8 inches of bullet drop at 300 yards. The negative 1.5 inch measurement at the muzzle accounts for the mechanical height of a standard rifle scope above the bore axis.

Cartridge Overview

Introduced in 1999 by Remington Arms, this cartridge is an uncompromising powerhouse. It is based on a blown out .404 Jeffery case. By removing the traditional magnum belt and maximizing the internal volume, engineers created a rimless case that holds enormous amounts of slow burning powder. It remains one of the largest commercially produced .30 caliber magnums available on the market today.

Hunting Performance

This cartridge is built exclusively for taking down the largest game on the planet at extended distances. The immense speed and heavy kinetic energy guarantee deep penetration and massive tissue destruction. When targeting tough animals like Alaskan moose or African plains game, hunters rely heavily on the superior stopping power this round delivers. It is highly recommended to use premium bonded or solid copper bullets to prevent premature fragmentation at these high impact speeds.

Effective Range

The effective range is limited only by the skill of the shooter. The cartridge carries lethal kinetic energy well past 1,000 yards. For ethical hunting purposes on medium to large game, a skilled marksman utilizing a modern laser rangefinder and dialing optics can easily harvest game at 600 to 800 yards under optimal weather conditions.

Comparison to 300 Winchester Magnum

While both cartridges fire the exact same .308 diameter bullets, the Ultra Mag possesses roughly 20 percent more case capacity. This extra powder volume allows it to push identical bullet weights 150 to 300 feet per second faster than the classic .300 Winchester Magnum. The trade off for this superior ballistic profile is significantly more recoil, shorter barrel life, and considerably more expensive factory ammunition.

Recoil Characteristics

Shooters must be prepared for severe physical kick. Launching heavy projectiles at these speeds generates massive rearward force, easily exceeding 35 foot pounds of recoil energy in a standard hunting rifle. This level of recoil can cause severe flinching in inexperienced shooters. A high quality recoil pad and a properly installed muzzle brake are virtually mandatory to make the rifle comfortable during extended practice sessions.

Best Factory Ammunition Options

Because it requires massive powder charges and premium components, factory ammunition is expensive. The best factory loads available today include:

Remington Scirocco Bonded 180 Grains: An excellent choice for rapid expansion and deep penetration on heavy game.
Nosler Trophy Grade Partition 180 Grains: The benchmark load for extreme bone breaking capability.
Hornady Precision Hunter ELD X 220 Grains: The ultimate heavy bullet factory load for maximizing aerodynamic performance on extreme long range hunts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cartridge require a special rifle action?

Yes. Because the overall cartridge length is quite long and the case body is exceptionally wide, it requires a full length magnum action rifle to function properly and feed reliably from the magazine.

How long does a barrel last in this caliber?

Because you are burning nearly 90 to 100 grains of powder per shot, throat erosion happens very quickly. Competitive target shooters might see a drop in precision after 800 to 1,000 rounds. However, for a dedicated hunting rifle that is fired sparingly in the field, the barrel will easily last a lifetime.

Can I use standard bullets for reloading?

You should avoid using standard thin jacketed cup and core bullets. The extreme velocity will often cause standard bullets to completely explode upon impact rather than penetrating cleanly. Always select premium bonded, partitioned, or monolithic solid copper bullets for hunting with this caliber.