180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
12-14-2007, 10:56 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
so will stay with Barnes triple shock 185 gr.
12-15-2007, 01:00 PM
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Spike
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
I am just looking for the most accurate bullet, the triple shock accuracy is ok, but not great, I may try some other powders, so far I have just worked loads up with IMR4350.
Any powder suggestions?
Any powder suggestions?
12-15-2007, 02:16 PM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
I couldn't get 4350 to shoot in my 338 either. Nosler 210 gr. partitions. Tried RL 19 with not much better luck. I guess my next try will be 4831. Although I really wanted the Noslers to shoot, if the next powder change doesn't work, I'm going to have to change bullets.
12-17-2007, 09:44 AM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
H4831sc and 225g Partitions @ 2850 FPS produces sub MOA accuracy and dead elk with my 338 win. R19 produces excellent results as well.
If you're going to realize the full benefit of the 338 you need to load 200 gr. or heavierbullets.
If you're going to realize the full benefit of the 338 you need to load 200 gr. or heavierbullets.
12-17-2007, 08:26 PM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
I am sure they would work fine....I personally would step up to a slightly heavier elk bullet, or shoot the x bullet, but the trajectory difference doesn't really warrant light for caliber bullets in the 338 win mag!
12-19-2007, 07:05 PM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
180 gr were not available in the 90's when I owned a 338 but. Don't see it as an accurate bullet combo for the 338 anyway. Too short and fat. For accuracy I had the best luck with 250gr and H4831. But for better velocity and 1.5 MOA I went to 210 Nolers with H4831 for a good compromise. Loaded and shot a few elk with 225 Hornady's & H4831 too. Going that light and short with the 338 would make me think about a quicker barrel twist. I'd be suprised if you getas good of accuracy with the 180 as you will with a heavier (longer) bullet.
12-21-2007, 01:13 PM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
I have used the Nosler Accubond bullets with great results in a 300-win mag. The wound channel looked just like a Nosler Partitions that I used in that gun before.
Look at the velocity & energy tables in a reloading manual before you decide on any weight bullet or powder combo.
I shoot 225-grain bullet in my 340-Weatherby.
good luck
Look at the velocity & energy tables in a reloading manual before you decide on any weight bullet or powder combo.
I shoot 225-grain bullet in my 340-Weatherby.
good luck
12-21-2007, 06:59 PM
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RE: 180 gr. Nosler 338 Accubond on Elk
.338hunter:
Try a 225 gr. bullet with Norma MRP powder ( www.norma.cc )(avalable through Black Hills Ammo.), or RL-22. I loaded some 225 gr. Barnes X for my cousin's Browning A-Bolt .338 Win. Mag. using RL 22. He obtained .75" at 100m, and floored five Oryx with thisload.Good luck.
Try a 225 gr. bullet with Norma MRP powder ( www.norma.cc )(avalable through Black Hills Ammo.), or RL-22. I loaded some 225 gr. Barnes X for my cousin's Browning A-Bolt .338 Win. Mag. using RL 22. He obtained .75" at 100m, and floored five Oryx with thisload.Good luck.
