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300 RUM - 168gr velocity ?
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 325697" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>That's a good question and one I'm not likely to find out <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> But I would think they would be A LOT flatter. If you're getting 3200 fps with your 210's, I would guess you could probably get 3550-3600 with the 168's.</p><p> </p><p>Just for grins, I tried some RL17 (86 gr) with 180 E-Tips out of my 26" 300 RUM and I got about 3400 with that combo, which basically equalled H1000 and Retumbo. They shot well but I didn't like the low case volume so I went with Retumbo. I would think with the lower weight bullets, RL17 might outrun H1000 and Retumbo in the 300 RUM and you could probably get a few more grains in the case.</p><p> </p><p>If you really wanted flat, the GS HV 177's would equal or exceed the 168 velocities with A LOT higher BC, .6+. One of these days I want to try the RL17/GS 177 combo. Should be interesting. It would way out run any of the big 338's except maybe the AM.</p><p> </p><p>Just some things to think about...</p><p> </p><p>Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 325697, member: 11717"] That's a good question and one I'm not likely to find out :) But I would think they would be A LOT flatter. If you're getting 3200 fps with your 210's, I would guess you could probably get 3550-3600 with the 168's. Just for grins, I tried some RL17 (86 gr) with 180 E-Tips out of my 26" 300 RUM and I got about 3400 with that combo, which basically equalled H1000 and Retumbo. They shot well but I didn't like the low case volume so I went with Retumbo. I would think with the lower weight bullets, RL17 might outrun H1000 and Retumbo in the 300 RUM and you could probably get a few more grains in the case. If you really wanted flat, the GS HV 177's would equal or exceed the 168 velocities with A LOT higher BC, .6+. One of these days I want to try the RL17/GS 177 combo. Should be interesting. It would way out run any of the big 338's except maybe the AM. Just some things to think about... Mark [/QUOTE]
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