220 grn 308 Partitions

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Buying 2 boxes of 220 grn Partitions from a guy, and thought I'd see if I could get them to work out. I currently use 200 grn Partions, and I know the ballistics of the 180/200 range are much better. But hey… why not try something different.

I'm loading for a 300 win mag, and I have RL22 and H4831sc to play with. Anyone give these a try?

Next years elk hunting will be western Oregon, timber/heavy brush. If I can get 2600-2700 fps, that would be plenty.

Thanks! :mrgreen:
 
I have only fired these through my .30-06, at the range. Accurate, and doggone, they penetrate!

Always thought they'd be pretty impressive from a .300 magnum...

Guy
 
I used them in a 308 Norma Mag at 2700 fps using MRP and my friend has used it at the same speed in his 300 Win Mag with RL 25. I shot one black bear with that load but my friend shot several grizzles (at least 3 that I can remember) and a mountain goat.

It is a hammer for sure, I wish I still had 308 my Norma Mag to drive one of those 220 gr PT's into a big moose. Great slug for sure that can still reach out a ways if necessary.
 
Thanks! I always wondered why more people don't use these. I guess folks are into speed these days, and like I said, the 180/200 range is probably ideal for the 300 mags.

BUT, 100 bullets should be enough to develop a load, and hunt elk next season. It'll give me something to work on in the off season (load development is part of the fun). :mrgreen: I'm sure it'll be enough to take an elk out to 200 yards.
 
I should imagine that one hundred 220 grain bullets will allow you to work up a load and tag an elk. It will be interesting to witness your work as you post results.
 
It probably won't take long to find a good load and you will have lots of bullets left over for hunting. After using a 375 Ruger I believe most people would be better off using a 30-06 or 300 and this bullet for hunting big animals since it is easier to shoot well and penetrates deep. To put it another way we had cleaner kills with 300's and 30-06's than my buddy and I had using our 375's simply because we shot them better. Need to get a 300 H&H or 308 Norma again, my Norma never failed to put an animal down quickly.
 
gerry":3q1c6alw said:
It probably won't take long to find a good load and you will have lots of bullets left over for hunting. After using a 375 Ruger I believe most people would be better off using a 30-06 or 300 and this bullet for hunting big animals since it is easier to shoot well and penetrates deep. To put it another way we had cleaner kills with 300's and 30-06's than my buddy and I had using our 375's simply because we shot them better. Need to get a 300 H&H or 308 Norma again, my Norma never failed to put an animal down quickly.
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Great advise as always Gerry! I could not agree more either on what a sweetheart the .308 Norma Mag is!! Just a well thought out and balanced cartridge. I feel it has the longer neck and is a better design than the 300 Winchester. That's just my opinion but I have a friend who has one that is an absolute tack driver!
 
Took a look at the new bullets. First, since it's a bit outside of the norm, I measured my chamber with these. I have a Ruger M77, and the magazine is pretty tight. So I don't get much over 3.34". But with these bullets, I still had 3.502". So the bullet will not be jammed up against the rifling. Just wanted to make sure since it's frontal area is quite a bit different.
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Here is a line-up for comparison: Left to right. 180 grn BT, 200 grn Partition, 220 grn Partition.
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I finally found a box of these not too long ago to try in my custom 300 ultra mag. I've never hunted with a Nosler Partition, but I think these bullets would be about perfect for up close hunting.
 
akhunter":1x2epn5f said:
I finally found a box of these not too long ago to try in my custom 300 ultra mag. I've never hunted with a Nosler Partition, but I think these bullets would be about perfect for up close hunting.
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You would sure think so. I imagine the .300 Ultra Mag will be mighty brutal on the bullet... Lots of velocity, which is not your friend when it comes to penetration.

When I've used the Partition, any Partition, I've never been disappointed.

Guy
 
Made it for a short range trip. Not my best shooting, I was a bit rusty.

I tried RL 22 with 220 grain Partitions. WLRM primers, and Win brass.

64.5 grns
65.5
66.5

Of these, the 65.5 grains RL22 did the best. Not stellar, but for a medium range load not too bad.
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I'm only looking for a timber load, so I don't want the bullet to have too much arch. I'm thinking if I get 2600 fps, I can zero for 150 yards. That should keep a pretty flat trajectory, and be good for elk out to 250 yards or so. Good for Western Oregon rain forest hunting. :mrgreen:
 
Man, those monsters would clean house at 300 yards or any distance they touch down at.
 
Those 220 gr bullets will penetrate into tomorrow.

JD338
 
I too have only loaded them in a 30.06,( never hunted with them though) but I think you are using the right powder-R22. Reason is we used 76gr R22/Winchester brass/Barnes 180XBT ( the newer TSX takes less powder, around 73-74gr) in several 300 winmags and they all shot sub moa. It was one of those "accuracy loads". With that in mind, I bet you will find what you are looking for at or around Noslers listed max of 68gr+. Some loads I've seen in other sources are showing right at 75gr/R22 for the 220 match bullets, which is just to say your rifle/brass will tell you if you decide to creep up over Nosler's data. Good luck to you Pard.
 
Without comparison to a .300 Mag and a .338 Federal and .35 Whelen, you have not made a complete comparison. You don't have sufficient data to prove your point. No disrespect intended but your comparison is not fully completed.
 
My comparison was with the 300 winmag/R22 and the long Barnes 180XBT with the OPs 220 Partition. I was simply saying how R22 is a good powder, naturally he would have to back off and come back up. My SIL used the factory 180 TSX for a medium sized muley in his (ours) 338 Fed at 20 yds, ha. It worked swell. I shoot the 200X and TTSX out of my 35 Whelen AI between 2950 and 2970...I prefer it to any 300 mag for what I do. I was always told the 220 PT was for 30-06 velocities by Nosler, but this was back in '95. I can't see how it would matter with that Partition to keep going. It should be a thumper on elk. I shot the Woodleigh 240 ( made for '06, they have one of 300 mags) it shot very well and I got 2400 or so with it (24"bbl) it too would be a thumper. Good luck.
 
I need to go shoot a bear, and an elk or two with that 220 gr Nosler. From the ol' .30-06 rifle. Or the new one... Maybe I'll finally draw that moose tag? :mrgreen:

Guy
 
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