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Sure a lot of good feedback fellows, thanks. I just learned my friend has ordered a box of Nosler 200 grain AB. We'll see how his rifle like these. Since we're still almost three months away from our trip theres still time to consider other possibilities. JungleJim, Was there any mention of...

POP, if "expand so much and not anymore" is another way of saying the AB is subject to fragmentation, that brings me back to my original concern. I'm confident what your not saying is given the same penetration and weight retainage less expansion can be better. Please help me out here as I...

Thanks JD388, what you say may well be true but I prefer a bullet that will stay together especially when attempting to break large bones. Where I may be missing the advantage of a bullet that is designed to separate is my flawed thinking that a bullet that provides sufficient pentration...

Thanks to everyone who took time to reply. Since the accubond came out I have switched from the partition although I never lost an animal using this bullet. I realize dead is dead but so many times the partition would separate, I never had that warm and fuzzy feeling shooting dangerous game...

Only after recommending accubond bullets to a friend who will be after brown bear in May did I see where Nosler restricts impact velocity to 3100 psi. This becomes an issue using the 30-378. I didn't realize this carried over from the B.T. He doesn't handload but will have time to change. Any...

"If you impact heavy bone at 3100fps with a ballistic tip, its going to be nasty. Chances are you wont get an exit, but your going to get massive internal damage which still translates into a very dead animal. No deer is gonna take that and keep going.. " I respecfully disagree with this...

"Guaranteed for life" Mine (3x9x50) lived long enough to take it out of the box, install it an see how horrible the parallax is. Confirms what I generally live by; you get what you pay for. Cheap = junk

What's really hurting for attention from brass suppliers is the 7mm STW, PLEASE!

65.5 Gr. with Fed 215 Match gives me 1/2 moa @ 200 yds. & 3000 MV

I disagree that reloading a slowing. More speciality tools, greater selection of brass/bullets/powder than ever before. Also keep in mind there are many more outlets. Reloading as a hobby is doing very well.

Thanks .260 Good to hear you and your dad share this hobby. I have two sons who also enjoy reloading. Regards, Bob

Some good points 260. Some new brass get to the handloader in good condition. Only too often dings are the result of shipping/handling. All, except for premiere new brass, require chamfering inside the neck. Your last post did bring to light a fundamental difference between you and I which...

Do yorself a hugh favor by reading and taking advise from books/articles from those who are seasoned handloaders. Getting into reloading with the attitude you should bypass steps which saves time contributes to mediocre results at best, potentially dangerous conditions at worst. Don't take my...

You might consider a different powder if all else fails.

Ditto

RDub, this should make you feel better.... This year will make my 50th year reloading centerfire ammunition. The personal challenge to produce perfect ammo is what keeps me involved. Who knows, maybe someday I'll reach that goal. Likely not.

I switched to Lapua and Norma in the calibers I own that they make brass for because I was disgusted with US made brass. Exactly.

Clarity is extremely important to me, for obvious reasons. Over the years, I've owned most or at least many different brands. The past several years I reduced the brands to Zeiss, Kahles and Nikons. Other good ones out there. These are just the ones that I consider the best for me.

A lot of good choices out there to consider. I suggest you look at Nikon Tactical line. Mil-Dot is the way to go unless you're clicking up. Guess-ta-mate hold over will become frustrating at best.

I have the same rifle ordered from H-S but in the 7mm STW caliber. I narrowed my search down to the Zeiss 6-24X56 VM/V with Mil-Dot Reticle. Anxious to get get this combination to the range. Good luck with the new rifle and the scope you decide on.