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165 gr or 180 gr.?

Old 06-29-2008, 08:54 AM
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180 Interlocks will work fine, but there are better choices out there...but that's not what you asked.


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Old 06-29-2008, 11:32 AM
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I'd go with Nosler 180 gr Accubond or Partition bullet for Elk. I'm sure Barnes and companies that make bullets meant to hold together while going throug tough hide and tough bones in that weight bullet will do the job as well.
I've personally had very good success with Noslers
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Old 06-29-2008, 06:26 PM
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Default RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?

when I think 300 magnum, I think 180grs, and a .300 weatherby is the original .300 super magnum, so to use less than 180 out of any .300 super mag.....I can't imagine, even 200grs would be a sweet setup for the big stuff.

Even my .300 win mag I won't bother with less than 180grs, if using 150grs or 165 might as well use a .30-06 or .270.


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Old 06-29-2008, 07:48 PM
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I use the 180 WinXP3 and am very happy with how they shoot. If I was a reloader, I would probably step toa 200 grain just for the sake of trying
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:14 AM
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Default RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?

Thanks all for the replies kinda what I was thinking.So is the Weatherby brand 180 SP any good?
I found a place to buy some off line @ Conley precision Ammo 45.00/box for 180 gr Nosler Partions(anybody use their ammo?).Thats probaly where I will get them from.
If I can get someone to let me barrow their realoader I will roll my own.I sold all my stuff last spring(dumb a$$$)
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Old 06-30-2008, 04:48 PM
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The Wearherby 180 SP brand is a Hornady Inner Lock Bullet. Your better off with the Nosler Partition than a Hornady Inner Lock or loading your own. I can't believe how expensive factory ammo is! Good luck.
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Old 07-01-2008, 06:58 AM
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I'd try Conely...I've heard good things and those Noslers will getrdone...but so would the Hdy Interlocks.


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Old 07-01-2008, 10:39 AM
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Default RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?

Anything that comes out of a 300 Wby is going to kill something.
40 bucks a pop for 20 rounds?
Time to invest in handloading equipment.


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Old 07-03-2008, 07:51 AM
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Barnes 180 TSX would be my choice. Fly great and keep their weight after impact.
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:17 AM
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Default RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?

BBJ,

Wow, I didn't realize how expensive factory ammo had gotten. At first I thought $45/box was outrageous, until I looked at midway. Holy Schnikies $70+/box. I'd say buy the 180 partitions while you can at $45.

Although, these would peek my interest if I was in your shoes: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=282522
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