Elk and mule deer load
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I would look at the AB and PT in the 180 gr and 200 gr bullet weights.
The 200 gr AB is a true hammer for both deer and elk at long range.
JD338
The 200 gr AB is a true hammer for both deer and elk at long range.
JD338
Powerstroke
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Shoot both weights of bullets.....180's & 200's I seem to be the exception at this point.....so far I can't get the 200's to shoot, but have had great luck with the 180's. Either bullet out of that cannon will do just fine.
Richracer1
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I'm using the 200AB in my RUM. Give'em a try. Many 300RUM owners on this site seem to be using 95gn of Retumbo for a load with 200ABs. I also have a load for 180ABs, using 98.5gn of Retumbo. Just an FYI, it may kick like a mule on the bench, but as when you have an animal in your cross hairs, I doubt you'll even feel it fire. At least this is what I experienced with my first animal taken with my RUM. Good luck in MT next Oct.
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http://noslerreloading.com/phpbb2/viewt ... light=sako
also 96 gr of retumbo did great also with the 200 gr AccuBond.
also 96 gr of retumbo did great also with the 200 gr AccuBond.
remingtonman_25_06
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- Nov 17, 2005
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200g AB or 210g Berger VLD. Either will work wonders close to far...
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Guys, thanks for all the replies! 
I have a pound of Retumbo and a pound of H4831sc already along with a box each of 180gr and 200gr PT's. Will the AB's hold together on a close range shot?
Also, I can't find any load data for the 200gr PT or AB with Retumbo?? Could someone help?
BTW, I'm a new guy here. Been hunting for 28 yrs. and have been reloading since the early 90's. But most of my reloading has been pistol.
I have a pound of Retumbo and a pound of H4831sc already along with a box each of 180gr and 200gr PT's. Will the AB's hold together on a close range shot?
Also, I can't find any load data for the 200gr PT or AB with Retumbo?? Could someone help?
BTW, I'm a new guy here. Been hunting for 28 yrs. and have been reloading since the early 90's. But most of my reloading has been pistol.
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JPC,
No worries with the 200 gr AB.
This will give you an idea as to how the AB's will perform.
338 RUM with a 225 gr AB. The test media was gallon water jugs.
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JD338
No worries with the 200 gr AB.
This will give you an idea as to how the AB's will perform.
338 RUM with a 225 gr AB. The test media was gallon water jugs.
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JD338
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JD, thanks for the pics!
POP, seems like your the Man for info on the Sako. I'm hoping to find a load my 75 likes and finish zeroing it in within the next couple of months. A Sightron SII 3-12 X 50mm plex reticle sits a top it. It's my first Sightron, so I hope it's a good one.
POP, seems like your the Man for info on the Sako. I'm hoping to find a load my 75 likes and finish zeroing it in within the next couple of months. A Sightron SII 3-12 X 50mm plex reticle sits a top it. It's my first Sightron, so I hope it's a good one.
