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That sounds like a perfect candidate for the 120gr NBT! Don't let the light weight scare you away, for it is a tough bullet with a good B.C. I've had excellent luck with the Speer 145gr boat tail also. I've had the core/jacket separation happen, which to many is a failure, but this was after...

Awesome! I can't imagine anything getting away from a 200grn Accubond launched from the classic but wonderful 300 H&H. Isn't the 'net incredible? Not long ago, one from Europe, or anywhere else for that matter, would have to have a book published about his hunting experiences in order share...

The only powder I have used in the .280 with the 120 NBT is R-15. I needed a reason to use up some R-15. Accracy was fantastic, but velocity was just under 3100fps at just under listed max in the Nosler book. Something in the lines of IMR 4831, AA3100, or VV160 is where I would look for top...

I guess some of you guys didn't notice the wink at the end of my first post. Like seen here: :wink:

I won't say if it is bad or good because I truly don't know. Here is my experience with the "Darth Vader" bullets. They are just plain Ballistic Tips or Accubonds, nothing more. There is more black stuff on the patch after shooting the Lubalox coated bullets compared to standard bullets. It...

Listen to what the rifle is telling you. Forget about the one-time group with the 180 Accubonds. You said it like the 150grn NBT with a different powder. You also said that it did not like another factory load with 180's. My first change would be with the bullet weight. Step down to a...

I think we need some more information before we can conclude what problem(s) may exist. 1. has the rifle shot good groups in the past? with what load? 2. is the barrel too clean/dirty? 3. are the mounts, rings and action screws secure(mentioned above) 4. have you done a thorough load work...

I agree that a heavier, non-tipped premium bullet would be a better choice initially. However, keep in mind that it hit heavy bone with a lot of sharp angles and "spines" sticking out. I think that the 160gr Accubond would have had the lead scraped out of the jacket just the same. Keep in...

I really don't think Sierra cares to invest in a true "premium" bullet. Since most hunters are shooting deer, their soft fragile bullets with a history of fine accuracy will work for most of the reloading public who use their bullets. Even if the hunting segment were to be dropped, Sierra...

Here's the response I recieved from Nosler via e-mail. Improved pressure measuring equipment allows us to bring the loads up to SAAMI pressures. Loads in Book #6 is perfectly safe. So, if I understand this response correctly, the previous manual has pressures that are below SAAMI standards...

Varget has worked very well for me with 70-80grn bullets. RL-19 was great with 90grn BT's and Speer Hot-Core. IMR7828 was very shocking with 100grn bullets. It was amazing how low the ES was and how consistent the accuracy was as well. I do trust Varget in extreme temperatures over IMR...

I thought this was a Nosler forum with moderators representing Nosler. Why isn't anyone from Nosler answering? Looks like I'll have to ask via e-mail and see if that wakes someone up. :?:

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I thought that too with the SSC version now available. It is just too odd that the 54.5gr charge lists the same exact velocity in both manuals. It seems that different pressure testing equipment would not reflect this so precicely. I'm waiting for Nosler to answer as well.

Why is there such a huge difference between #5 and #6? with 160grn Partition, #5 shows: 54.5 as a start charge for 2752fps 56.5 intermediate for 2847fps 58.5 as a max charge for 2942fps #6 shows: 50.5 as a start charge for 2571fps 52.5 intermediate for 2659fps 54.5 as a max charge for 2752fps...