338 RUM 300 gr AB Loads

[JD338]

Nosler is just starting to ship the new 300 gr AB and I am looking for some load suggestions.
I am thinking Retumbo, H1000 and RL 25 are going to be the powders to look at. I am thinking that I should get to 2700-2750 fps with a 26" barrel.
Anybody have any suggested 300 gr SMK or Berger loads they can share?

BTW, the listed BC of .720 is conservative according to Nosler!

JD338

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

You should have no trouble getting 2700-2725 fps in a 26" barrel. H-1000 and Retumbo are going to be your best powders. With the old lots of powder 92-93 grains of H-1000 shot very well. 94 grains of Retumbo shot very well.