Partition or Fail Safe?

[Leo M]

I just found this board today and it should be enjoyable, I like the Nosler product. It's also kind of ironic due to my question that I found it today. I want a load strickly for moose in a 30-06 with a 180 grain bullet. I am kind of betwix and between, I don't know which one to start with. I know in the end it's the one that shoots the best, but I would like some opinions. Also I would like to drive this load as fast as I can and I lean towards the Fail Safe but am concerned with the steel core. Thanks for any help.

 

[2ndtimer]

Not to confuse you further, but you also might want to consider the 180 gr or 200 gr AccuBond along with the Partition. I would not hesitate to use the 180 gr or 200 gr Accubonds or Partitions on anything you would care to shoot with a 30-06. I would just try them all and load up whichever shot the best in my particular rifle. I guess you could try the fail safe, too, but I would try the Noslers first, and then you would not need to waste the time, money and components on the fail safe. :wink:

 

[Leo M]

I spent the last few hours reading here and thought about the AccuBond as well. Also can anybody tell me what the Partition Gold is for verses the Partition?

 

[Son of the Gael]

No doubt someone actually employed by Nosler will respond to your question, but I believe the most important difference is that the Partition is farther to the front of the PT Gold which will give a bit better penetration than the standard Partition. There is also a steel thimble in the rear core which Winchester is fond of and also molybdenum disulfide if you so desire.

 

[perkins42]

I have had good luck loading the 180 grain accubonds in my 30-06. They shoot more accurately than the Partition and performance is very similar if not better.

 

[700 bdl]

The 180 gr. Partition with 59 grs. of rl-22 at 2759 shot real good groups for me.

 

[NOSLER]

I spoke to our Ballistics Guru again on this question. He suggested the 200 gr AccuBond for your 30-06 Springfield. Of course the Partitions and Partition Gold would be good choices also. See what works the best in your rifle. Good luck and start low and work your way up.