I have been developing loads for a new Ruger M77 in .338WM. I am loading 180gr. Nosler Accubonds, and some 185gr. Barnes X-bullets. I have loaded all of them with IMR4350. I loaded 6ea. in 1gr. increments from min to max, and have only had the opportunity to shoot the first four strings of the Noslers. The min. gr. of 71 didn't shoot well at all, but the accuracy started to improve noticably at 73 and 74 gr. I am still going to shoot the Nosler max loads at 75 to see how they are.

After reading about some guys not having the Barnes bullets expand on animals I don't think I will continue with them.

I was looking for a lighter bullet to shoot for Mule Deer, and will develop a 200 or 210 grain load for Elk and Moose.