cascadedad
That seems a bit low. I like to keep my ft lbs at 1k minimum (all things being equal) within the "kill zone." What sabotloader's chart tells me is that I'd belimited to 125yds or so for that load/components ...

sabotloader
Thanks for the ballistics info here man! I'm very surprised that at 1800fps (effective muzzle) we're getting only 880ft lbs at 175yds ... this has to be why cayugad and others swear by the heavy conicals, eh?

Thankfully my Cabelas order arrived today so I have the Hornady 300gr XTP, Buffalo 375gr SSB, T/C 'view' powder volume loader, and anti seize grease at hand! Woo Haa ...

phil