cold weather powder for 300 RUM
08-18-2012, 05:04 PM
#1
Spike
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cold weather powder for 300 RUM
my brother-in-law is being given a top-end whitetail hunt in north canada where the ideal temp is -20 F for deer moving in Nov. another friend gave him a 300 RUM with this hunt in mind; not my recommendation but that's what i have to work with, as i reload for him. balancing all factors given the cartridge, i'm thinking i'll try 180 grain bullets as shots tend to be 150-200 yards and bucks usually 250 lbs +. if accuracy isn't satisfactory i can try 165s and 200s i have.
my question: any recommendations for a minimally temperature sensitive?
i have already told him to re-sight in when he arrives and expect a difference in POI.
my question: any recommendations for a minimally temperature sensitive?
i have already told him to re-sight in when he arrives and expect a difference in POI.
08-18-2012, 08:28 PM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Can't give you a great answer, but I can say RL-22 (a great powder for the caliber) is regarded as pretty sensitive. There needs to be a lot more research done on the subject, but the powder manufacturers aren't going to do it.
Also, many variants of the "same" powder (such as 4831 types) are often different in how they deal with temps. You're right to tell him to be careful. I'd say just load him a ton of rounds so he can sight in there. He should be grateful to reimburse you for a couple of boxes of ammo if he's paying hundreds for the airfare.
Also, many variants of the "same" powder (such as 4831 types) are often different in how they deal with temps. You're right to tell him to be careful. I'd say just load him a ton of rounds so he can sight in there. He should be grateful to reimburse you for a couple of boxes of ammo if he's paying hundreds for the airfare.
08-19-2012, 03:15 AM
#4
Typical Buck
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I hate to say it but at 150-200 yard shots you could almost get away with a 4" group and still make 100% kill shots. That was rough to type. The Load I worked up for a friend was.
180 gr accubond with 94 grains of RL-25 best groupings were 3/4" and could consistently shoot milk jugs at 700 yards. The Remington rifle seem to like the Reloader powder the best of all and I'm not much of a Reloader powder fan. But that's a large case.
The ultra mag is a bit excessive for 150yard shots but I'm sure it will kill a deer stone cold dead.
180 gr accubond with 94 grains of RL-25 best groupings were 3/4" and could consistently shoot milk jugs at 700 yards. The Remington rifle seem to like the Reloader powder the best of all and I'm not much of a Reloader powder fan. But that's a large case.
The ultra mag is a bit excessive for 150yard shots but I'm sure it will kill a deer stone cold dead.
08-20-2012, 06:32 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Check www.hodgdon.com ,or call (913) 362-9455 for information information on thier Extreme Powders. They are created for temperature extrems. Good luck.
08-30-2012, 05:48 AM
#6
Typical Buck
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Powder
For the overbore case you're working with I think H1000 & Retumbo are going to be your best bet. Since you're dealing with 200 yard or less shots I wouldn't worry too much about velocity and I would load for accuracy with whatever powder.
10-13-2012, 09:15 PM
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Fork Horn
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I know nothing about loading a 338, but Win 760 and 748 are both good choices when shooting in cold weather. I have had good luck with both of these powders in my reloads and I have hunted in MN for over 15 years with these loads in my 30 cals. In some of my loads I also use Mag primers because of the extreme cold.
