300 RUM Barnes 200gr LRX loads

[C Mahoney]

I just picked up a 300 RUM and I plan on loading Barnes 200gr LRX bullets. If you have experience with this load I would greatly appreciate your thoughts.

Thank you

 

[PGJPJ]

I haven't tried them yet, but I have some 168 grain 7mm LRX for my 280ai. It can be hard to find load data, but Barns has an email contact. They sent me unpublished load data. Might try that.

 

[mtmuley]

In the 200 grain range, I'd get some Accubonds. Thank me later. mtmuley

 

[FEENIX]

IIWY, I'd go with 230 Bergers and never look back.

 

[PGJPJ]

Yeah, the 230 Berger and 300 RUM were made for each other.

Bergers are my go-to as well, but I live in a 'progressive' state that has been really pushing the lead-free agenda. So I'm trying to have a contingency. Not sure about the OP

 

[C Mahoney]

I am trying to use a copper round for this rifle because I purchased my lifetime CA hunting license before I left the state. I get a deer tag for rest of my life there and CA is banning lead bullets in an attempt to save the world. At the moment, this will be my rifle for eastern sierra muleys if I happen to get a tag there this year. Thanks for all the info, I will definitely work on a Berger load after I get the copper load dialed in.

 

[mtmuley]

Get ahold of Steve at Hammer bullets. He'll help you out wth a mono. mtmuley

 

[FEENIX]

Get ahold of Steve at Hammer bullets. He'll help you out wth a mono. mtmuley

+1! His 215s might just be your ticket.

Another option is the 200g from Peregrine Bullets.