165 gr or 180 gr.?
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MN USA
Posts: 1,392
RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?
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
I've personally had very good success with Noslers
#13
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.
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.
#15
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$$$)
Thanks
BBJ
I found a place to buy some off line @ Conley precision Ammo 45.00/box for 180 gr Nosler Partions(anybody use their ammo?).Thats probaly where I will get them from.
If I can get someone to let me barrow their realoader I will roll my own.I sold all my stuff last spring(dumb a$$$)
Thanks
BBJ
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: 165 gr or 180 gr.?
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.
#20
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,429
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
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