Federal .30 caliber 180 grain Trophy Bonded Bullet

[diverdown]

If I'm not mistaken this is a recent offering from Federal. Previously it was only in loaded ammunition. Has anyone used this bullet for loading purposes or have they shot it in loaded ammunition. From what I have read and seen so far it looks like a winner. Federal does have a web site with reloading data for this bullet and it appears that the 3000FPS window can be crossed quite easily with the .300 Winchester Magnum.

 

[Nimrod84]

Have used it in 30-06 factory ammo and I love the bullet. Limited loading data and no Quickload at my house has kept me from buying them or the 160 grain 7mm TBT bullets for hand-loads. Took a Red Stag (Mid Elk size) at just shy of 200 yards with the 160 grain 280 Rem factory load (when it was still offered); the Stag never took a step.

I don't own a magnum and I don't break 500 yards shooting, so my experiences might not be relevant to your needs. Having wrote the above, I do have a good stock of factory second 180 grain Accubonds from SPS - http://www.shootersproshop.com/shooters ... -50ct.html - they are cheaper than the TBT's, and I am much more comfortable with the load data that is available (calibers and tested powders).

 

[Anonymous]

I've used the .270 version... very stout bullet that performed well.

 

[SJB358]

I’ve got 7mm 140 and 160’s, 308 165 and 180’s and the 270 130’s. I’m very happy they released them. Need to get them in the guns. I can’t see them being any less effective than a Partition and they may expand wider with the Bonded front end.