I like partitions too, unfortunately I am wanting to find a "non lead" load to shoot everywhere since we have these stupid lead zones here in the land of fruits and nuts. I hunt more big four legged creators out of california than I do here, but want a load that I can use anywhere.
Thanks Doc, I am quite pleased with that load myself and since I live in california and have a few "lead free" zones, I figured it was time to give the Etip a try and see how well I could get them to shoot.
I will be using them for everything I go after this year from deer to elk, and the...
Have some data for you gents. I have been doing some load work up on the 180 E-tip running through my 300 mag sporting a 26 inch Shilen barrel, 1-10 twist, trued action and tipping the scale at 11lbs. Never realized it weighed that much, no wonder the hills keep getting stepper every year:)...
Nothing wrong with that, unfortunately I live here on the left coat (california) and we have some lead free zones (idiot legislators) so I have no choice. I have been using the same powder and bullets in some of my guns for over 30 years with fantastic results.
I loaded 6 with 70gr of imr4831 .050 off the lands and went to my club to try them out before a barbecue. I was in a little hurry and pulled at least one, they ran right at 3050fps and grouped about 1" (barring the pulled ones) through a 26" Shilen 1 contour heavier barrel. It was probably me...
Thanks for the replies. As of yet I have not loaded any. I have some 7825 and 4831, I will probably try those first just to see how they work.
sask boy, I have been hunting since 8 years of age, many different 4 legged critters to every bird that flys. I also have reloaded since the age of 14...