Actually it’s 75% to 80% retention weight for the Nosler Part. Great bullet design it’s a legend in the hunting world. The Swift A Frame which is another A-frame designed bullet bonds their core for a 90% plus retention weight . Both excellent bullets that I use in .338 WM with the 225gr weight .
In Lapua don’t go over 2750 fps MAX with 285 ELDM and try to keep shot 300 yard plus and only lung shots suggested. I use the 285 ELDM for moose hunting .
In my BAR for 40 years I have used RCBS Small Base Sizer Die in 30-06 and 300 WM.
IMR 4350 performed excellent ! Mostly used 180 gr Partitions for everything.
In my 30-06 my favorite load was 56.0 of IMR 4350 preferred WW or Norma brass. Really like the Lee Factory Crimp Die for applying the crimp.
I work my 10mm and 45 Super loads up to the 700 FPE or just under area and stop. Here in Alaska for Grizzly protection I don’t use Hollow Points. It’s deep penetration bullets like Hardcast like RimRock TS bullets heavy bullets. The Glock 20 in 10mm is very popular here in Alaska very few carry...
Had a SSG 69 for 30 years loved that rifle !
Varget @ 46.0
168gr MK
2.810”
WW Brass and CCI BR2
For hunting a Sierra GK 165 was excellent
Wow ! And you have the Orginal scope !
I had the Israel Knockoff Nimrod of the Orginal ZF69 scope.
Berger OTM 175gr many great groups with 45.0 of Varget...
Same as Marlin putting the cross safety on the 1895 and S&W putting the screw safety above the cylinder latch they all bent the knee !
I am sure there is an inventory of Gen 4 and 5 that will be hitting the market . For me Gen 4 is just fine and probably the last.
H1000 seems very scarce and Retumbo the same here. I have a pound of each on my shelf but I thought I would give Grand a try this Spring at the range.
94.0 of Grand
250 LRX
Fed 215
Rem Brass
3. 560” COAL
338 RUM
Have not cronograph it yet but expect between 2900 to 3000 FPS.
This winter I...
For 2026 I am going to give my Rem 700 XCR2 in 338 Rum some hunting time ! It’s been many years since I carried it. I loaded up some Ramshot Grand and 250 LRX to try this spring at the range for Sep moose season.
Sounds like you’re a deer hunter with fine rifles !
Always been a fan of the 308 Win in the older Win 88 and BLR . Both shot the Speer 165gr well with IMR 4064 @ 44.5. Excellent deer rifles !