338 200 gr AB

[JD338]

338 200 gr AB from a 338 RUM recovered in water jugs

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Excellent performance from a great bullet.

 

[SJB358]

I like them Jim! Those are going to play after this year I think. They look darned good. Scotty

 

[nvbroncrider]

Jim,

Good work on the collections! Got an idea to throw out at everyone. I wonder if there is an "ideal" velocity for the AB that maximizes weight retention penetration and expansion and if that's caliber specific or equal in all calibers, like say 2700 on impact. Might be interesting to look into.

Jake

 

[JD338]

Jake,

My experiencewith the AB is the 2700-2800 fps impact velocity is ideal for both expansion and penetration.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Typical AB. Good Job Jim.

 

[SJB358]

Those bullets shoot really well in my 338WM as well. I only start them at 2975 or outta my rifle, but are accurate. Wouldn't mind using them for elk either. I know they would do a great job and they would carry the mail out 600 at least..

 

[taylorce1]

Nice! I've got a few 180's to run down my .338-06 thinking of using them on elk if I ever get around to shooting up all of my 200 grain Hornady's.

 

[6mm Remington]

That's a great bullet in that cannon of yours Jim. It's hard to keep those jugs lined up at 300. I have to just try it now at 400 and maybe 500 to see if it can be done. That way we have an accurate comparison with the penetration as it is the same material we are using at the closer distances. You didn't put how many jugs they went into, do you recall?

Even if I have to use a larger jug of some type, it will still be interesting to see what type of expansion and weight retention I get. I want to see one of those from your jugs at 800 yards sir! Get her done! :mrgreen:
David

 

[JD338]

David,

I do not recall the number of jugs as it was a few years back. I want to say 6 up close and 7 at 300 yds.

JD338

 

[6mm Remington]

I would have guessed about that Jim. That still is pretty darn impressive.