New member from Sandpoint, ID

[DirtFarmer079]

Hi, new to this forum. Been hunting for 50 years and last 40 years with Rem 700 30-06 and 165 gr Hornady Interlocks. I've shot 8 elk, spikes, cows, and rag horns all shot at ranges from 30 yards to 325 yards with the '06 but have passed up large bulls that were not ethical shots for me, 400+ yards. I just bought a Bergara B-14 Hunter rifle in 300 win mag with a Leupold 4.5-14x40mm CDS scope. I have been reloading for about 2 years and am quite excited to develop some long distance loads for this new hunting rig. I'm glad to find this forum and am looking forward to learning what to do with this new rifle and hunting loads. I started out developing an accurate load, 0.4 inch at 100 yards, with 180 gr bullet and IMR4350 (because that's what I had on my bench for the 30-06), but I think I want to go to 200 or 210 gr bullet with H1000 or RL22?
So my first question: Is anyone out there using the Nosler Accubond Long Range 210 gr for elk?

 

[hunter67wa]

welcome. That 180 will do the job. Great group

 

[ShtrRdy]

Welcome to the forum! You're off to a great start. I've been using the Nosler 200 gr Accubond and H1000 in my 300 Win Mag for Elk. I tried the 190 gr Accubond Long Range but couldn't get it to shoot consistently. I haven't tried the 210 hr ABLR.

 

[Heavyiron]

Welcome to LRH, great to have you on board