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<blockquote data-quote="Moman" data-source="post: 344206" data-attributes="member: 10494"><p>Bookworm, I think you're on the right track. I read one of your other posts about changing scopes and you had some pretty decent groups. I also shoot a 300 WM regularly and have a bit of experience with it and also use the same scope you switched to. You menioned trying the 180 AB's with H-4831 SC. That is my current load and I have had good success with it. As another member posted, I also tried the 180 Gamekings and they flat out sucked. I too shot a mule deer at around 350 yds and got less than 2" penetration. It was a perfect shot too, and I tracked him for about an hour to put him down. I think the AB's are a good bullet. The BC is decent, they're super accurate in most applications, and they're fairly tuff. For the most part, mine have retained around 70%. At first I wished it was more, but they put game down quick. </p><p> </p><p>My take on the others are that bullets like the Barnes are very tuff and retain more weight, but lack the BC. I've heard good things about the E-Tips but haven't tried them. They are somewhat similiar to the Barnes but definately have a better BC. Then there are the Bergers. Lot's of guys swear by them but I haven't tried them for fear that they may break up too much, especially at closer ranges. I may try the 210 in my RUM just so I can get some first hand experience with them. My thought has been that the Accubond is a great compromise in construction and accuracy while maintaining a high BC. I just bought a Broughton for my 300 WM and plan on having the chamber reamed for the 180 Accubond, that's how much I like that bullet.</p><p> </p><p>I think at this point though, I would try hard not to drive yourself crazy switching components too much. Try the AB's with the 4831SC and see if you can get something going with them. If you try too many things, when you finally find what you really like, it will be time for a new barrel and then you'll have to start the madness all over again. </p><p> </p><p>Some of the other things that helped me with this caliber was a Forster FL competion die, Redding competition seating die, and Norma brass. Of course, I paid attention to detail with every step of the reloading process and starting shooting bug holes, you will too. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Moman, post: 344206, member: 10494"] Bookworm, I think you're on the right track. I read one of your other posts about changing scopes and you had some pretty decent groups. I also shoot a 300 WM regularly and have a bit of experience with it and also use the same scope you switched to. You menioned trying the 180 AB's with H-4831 SC. That is my current load and I have had good success with it. As another member posted, I also tried the 180 Gamekings and they flat out sucked. I too shot a mule deer at around 350 yds and got less than 2" penetration. It was a perfect shot too, and I tracked him for about an hour to put him down. I think the AB's are a good bullet. The BC is decent, they're super accurate in most applications, and they're fairly tuff. For the most part, mine have retained around 70%. At first I wished it was more, but they put game down quick. My take on the others are that bullets like the Barnes are very tuff and retain more weight, but lack the BC. I've heard good things about the E-Tips but haven't tried them. They are somewhat similiar to the Barnes but definately have a better BC. Then there are the Bergers. Lot's of guys swear by them but I haven't tried them for fear that they may break up too much, especially at closer ranges. I may try the 210 in my RUM just so I can get some first hand experience with them. My thought has been that the Accubond is a great compromise in construction and accuracy while maintaining a high BC. I just bought a Broughton for my 300 WM and plan on having the chamber reamed for the 180 Accubond, that's how much I like that bullet. I think at this point though, I would try hard not to drive yourself crazy switching components too much. Try the AB's with the 4831SC and see if you can get something going with them. If you try too many things, when you finally find what you really like, it will be time for a new barrel and then you'll have to start the madness all over again. Some of the other things that helped me with this caliber was a Forster FL competion die, Redding competition seating die, and Norma brass. Of course, I paid attention to detail with every step of the reloading process and starting shooting bug holes, you will too. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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