You needed no push my friend, you knew what needed to be done but some times letting go and walking away is easier said than done. Doing the right thing isnt always easy but it always right. Even if it means admitting a bullet just isnt going to work. Ive had 2 338 caliber rifles that would not...
I'd say it can shoot, doesnt look to picky either. Life's to short for a picky bullet when there are so many great choices, looks like you found a few. (y)
The longer I hunt and shoot the easier I like things to be. I love working up loads but don't enjoy endless trips to the range trying to find the one load that seems to be inconsistant every trip.
You picked a tough opponent for your first game. I like easy wins and generally pick a hunting bullet that gives in to accuracy with little effort. No need to beat myself up to prove i can do it. Never seen the appeal of the LRAB considering how picky they seem to be.
I'll be watching the lrx as I too have been curious. Barnes has always been very accurate for me and kills with the best of them. I wish swift made a 200 scirocco.
Certainly nothing wrong with the 200 accubond if you decide to move on. I've shot the 200 accubond beyond 1k yards. Near or far the accubond can be counted on that's for sure.
I would load the toughest bullet I could find short of full metal and kill with the up most confidence. You have a gem to be sure, least that is how I see It, enjoy the caliber.
Scotty that is looking real promising. For me retumbo seems to be at it's accuracy best when up close to max, lesser charges in .5 increments shot poorly. For me magnum has been the best accuracy powder in my rum over quite a large charge weight range.
On a different note I would add one of...
I love my 300 rum, it's the only elk rifle I've never sold after killing a bull and it has 4 to its credit over the recent years. I do need to get it out and shoot it more.
I understand not seeing the velocity one hopes for, hell my 35 won't get the velocity your 35 gets but it is what it is and I'm ok with it. You'll get the speed up I'm certain of that.