RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

I have never loaded this Solid base from Nosler. Did they bring it back? Kinda surprised they would do this move. It would compete with the ballistic tips. Is there any reason they brought this bullet back in market? Looks to have a bad BC.

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

BC, best guess to compete with Seirra in the gameking department but I dunno.

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

Thanks everyone, I'll pick up a box of partitions and see which round the gun prefers and go from there. Almost too many good bullet choices nowadays, its like shopping in WalMart! Good to hear alot of happy shooters using BTs.

BigCountry--yes, they just brought back the solid base boat tail.

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

Dunc2, I've used Nosler SBBT in my .270 exclusively for about 15 years now. I tried Partitions but they didn't group near as well as the SBs. And for deer and black bear, they are devastating. The only thing that comes close to shooting as well in my 270 is the Speer 130 gr SPBT.
I've been trying to find a good load for my 7-08 also. I would appreciate it if you would let me know how the solid bases shoot for you. So far in my 7-08 I tries Rem core-lokts 150 gr. and Hornady 139 gr. The 150s show some promise. If the SBBTs work for you, I may give them a try.
Its funny how each rifle likes a particular load, but that's what makes reloading fun.
I've been loading now for almost 40 years and I'm getting pretty good at finding a "starting" load then fine tuning it. It seems over the years that for my rifles I can probably get by with only 2 powders. IMR4350 and IMR4064,

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

This is not a comparison situation, since these two bullet designs are not in the same class. For small deer in TEXAS (WHICH YOU FORGOT TO CAPITALIZE!!) use the SBBT's. You could use the Partitions, but their superior performance is NOT required for shooting deer! Save the Partitions for elk, moose & bears!

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

Yes, they did bring it back. Seems some of us old boys just really missed them.....

RE: Nosler partitions vs Nosler Solid Base Boat Tail
 

Eldequello evidently a lot of people missed it since they did bring it back. One of the great game bullets ever produced.