7mm/.284 150 Nosler Partition

[atmoshpere]

150 Nosler Partition fired into three 2.5 gallon chemical jugs filled with water at 100 yds.
Penetrated through jugs 1 and 2 and left a dimple on the back of jug 3.
For comparison, this same load at 100 yds went through 5 milk jugs and nicked the 6th on it's way out.

Estimated impact velocity: 2750 fps

Retained weight: 103.7 grains combined for 69% weight retention

Expanded diameter: .577 inches or 2.03 X caliber

 

[DrMike]

Looks sufficient for most any game I'd care to tackle. It certainly stood up to some severe stress.

 

[JD338]

The 7mm 150 gr PT looks good. It is often overlooked but it is a solid performer.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

That's excellent performance. Typical PT performance. Just always works well. I think you have a winner there. Scotty

 

[Kodiak]

Thats exactly how the bullet is supposed to look!


Years ago, I shot a spike-elk at over 400 yards with a Rem. 7MM Mag, using this bullet. The bullet entered tight behind the right shoulder and was found in the left flank area. A penetration of over 40". DRT, yes sir.
Jim

 

[SJB358]

The 7mm 150 gr PT looks good. It is often overlooked but it is a solid performer.

JD338

I think I may try the 150 PT's in my boys 7x57 for his big load. It really has a little more juice for SD/BC that should make a good 200-250 yard elk load for my boy. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

I'd think the 150 would be a fine 200-250 yard bullet launched from your 7 X 57, Scotty. I'm focusing on this particular bullet in my newer .280, while continuing to focus on the 140 grain bullet in the older .280.

 

[JD338]

The 7mm 150 gr PT looks good. It is often overlooked but it is a solid performer.

JD338

I think I may try the 150 PT's in my boys 7x57 for his big load. It really has a little more juice for SD/BC that should make a good 200-250 yard elk load for my boy. Scotty

Scotty,

Excellent choice. I shot some out of my 280 Rem and recovered one from water jugs. It fell out of my shirt pocket while cleaning up the jugs and I never found it. It exactly like the one atmoshpere recovered. I still have a partial box and might try a few in the 280 AI.

JD338

 

[atmoshpere]

Same load at 300 yds.
Est impact velocity: 2388fps
Retained Weight: 110.2 or 73.5%
Expanded Diameter: .700 or 2.5X caliber
Penetration: ~30"

Obviously I didn't shoot these while they were on the tailgate :mrgreen: Left a dimple on the back wall of the last jug; same as at 100 which I found interesting.

Slightly higher weight retention than at 100yds, but still excellent penetration and expansion.

 

[SJB358]

Looks pretty good to me ATM. That bullet is so overlooked by alot of 7mm guys. I am really wanting to try it out in my son's 7x57. Thinking it might be a good blend between the 140 and 160's... I have some 150 BT's to start with and when I find PT's on sale, I will try them too..

 

[JD338]

atmosphere,

Pretty impressive performance. Thanks for sharing.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

I have taken a few goats with that bullet and the Sako 7mm rem mag

 

[DrMike]

It looks as if it will do the job. Good post.

 

[atmoshpere]

Having never played much with the Partition before this last year I have fast become an admirer. It might not be all new fangled or carry a BC to boast about but as others have already said, it gets the job done, whether it's 30 yards (this years spike elk) or 300. If I get to feeling my oats I may try to duplicate this test at 600 just to stretch it out some.

 

[JD338]

Having never played much with the Partition before this last year I have fast become an admirer. It might not be all new fangled or carry a BC to boast about but as others have already said, it gets the job done, whether it's 30 yards (this years spike elk) or 300. If I get to feeling my oats I may try to duplicate this test at 600 just to stretch it out some.

That would be really great to see your results at 600 yards.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

"Obviously I didn't shoot these while they were on the tailgate"

I dunno - some guys I know would think it a great idea... :mrgreen: