You'll talk for free, as evidenced by your wealth of info on this board (4691 posts) so why should I pay if I can get the milk for free? I think Shockey was a Nosler fan before he became famous, I know he use to shoot Knight, so I know is is paid by TC and by Am. Pioneer, but I believe he reached his thinking in bullets long before he shot APP or TC Pro Hunter. In fact if you read this article:

http://tinyurl.com/5gguhe


you will see this:

MS: On this same line, if you are getting one shot kills on the biggest animals in North America, what bullet and powder combination have you found that is so effective?

JS: It is really pretty simple. I shoot 100 grains of powder behind a 300-grain bullet. This is the same load that I have been using since I started muzzleloader hunting. It has worked great on everything from whitetails in Saskatchewan to Polar bears in the Arctic. The only thing different is now I use two, 50-grain Pyrodex2® pellets and a Nosler Partition® saboted bullet. I have found this combination penetrates extremely well and mushrooms reliably.

MS: How accurate is this combination?

JS: Every rifle is different, but in my gun it shoots really well. However, I try to keep my shots under 100 yards, so pinpoint accuracy is not the most important feature to me-bullet performance is much more critical. I want a bullet that will hold together if it hits heavy bone and still mushroom well if it just hits tissue. The Nosler Partition® design does this perfectly. I personally feel any load that groups under 3" at 100 yards is fine for hunting purposes.


So, Grasshopper, "study the Masters" and you will gain insight and wisdom in your bullet selection.
Best Wishes FG.
Chap