Magpro in a RUM?

[Leaf Litter]

What bullet you using

145 ELDX
165 ABLR
170 EOL

The only one I load regularly with MagPro is 145 ELDX for my NRL Hunter loads.

 

[Jim’s Hunt]

Are you loaded near max? I'm right at Bergers max, but a grain below nosler max. I never found real pressure other than really minor primer flattening and am running about .5 grain below the hottest load I tested.

Are you loaded near max? I'm right at Bergers max, but a grain below nosler max. I never found real pressure other than really minor primer flattening and am running about .5 grain below the hottest load I tested.

When I did load development on this rifle was two years ago and there was no data for 170 or 175 gr bullets for a 270 WSM. Called Berger and the tech and I were on the phone for 45 minutes and used 6.8 data and went from there. Tried different powders and settled on MagPro 65.3 with the 175gr Sierra TGK

 

[Jim’s Hunt]

145 ELDX
165 ABLR
170 EOL

The only one I load regularly with MagPro is 145 ELDX for my NRL Hunter loads.

Little heavy recoil for NRL Hunter isn't it? You must have a 15 lb 15 oz rifle with a monster break on it. No problem hitting power factor though

 

[Leaf Litter]

Little heavy recoil for NRL Hunter isn't it? You must have a 15 lb 15 oz rifle with a monster break on it. No problem hitting power factor though

I shoot a stock Browning Hell's Canyon LR weighing just over 10 pounds with scope and bipod. Recoil is very manageable.

 

[K.E.C.]

Curious if folks have tried StaBall HD as well in the RUMS.

I haven't yet, but it's been on my mind.
Maybe someone has and will share their findings.

 

[MtPockets]

I don't know what you would call issues it's just going up my ladder. Everything was going fine then with just another small step I got heavy bolt lift, and flattened primers. also, this was during the warmer months, not during hunting season.

I'd rather not risk it. If it was the only powder available- maybe- but anymore that isnt the case.

 

[meatyrem]

I haven't yet, but it's been on my mind.
Maybe someone has and will share their findings.

I believe there's a thread or two on here on the staball hd and rums

 

[Jim’s Hunt]

I shoot a stock Browning Hell's Canyon LR weighing just over 10 pounds with scope and bipod. Recoil is very manageable.

Do you have the factory brake or an after market one. I have an 8 port brake and it has manageable recoil

 

[purpledragon]

Magpro was designed for short mags and is one of the best in a 270 WSM. It is a little fast in a 300 RUM. Best with lighter bullet weights. Might work very well with hammers. That being said, the slower Ramshot Magnum is excellent in a 300 RUM. I use it when I cannot get Retumbo, which is IMO the best powder in most cases for a RUM Q

With it being a bit fast in the RUM's, would be just right using the Absolute Hammers, they need a bit faster powder.......JMHO

 

[Leaf Litter]

Do you have the factory brake or an after market one. I have an 8 port brake and it has manageable recoil

Factory "Recoil Hawg" brake. Despite the absolutely idiotic name, it seems to work ok, certainly better than the radial brakes.