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Oct 26, 2003 6:20:41 GMT -5
Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Oct 26, 2003 6:20:41 GMT -5
has anyone tried the 60gr Nosler partition was wondering what kind of performance to expect,other than typical nosler(great),I know this bullet is probably to heavy for vmnts was thinking of predators
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Oct 26, 2003 9:17:14 GMT -5
Post by BozoWise on Oct 26, 2003 9:17:14 GMT -5
I have only used them on paper and I could not get them to group as well as the 55 gr Nosler BT so I have yet to load up a hunting round. Yet I am looking forward to some other peoples insight. I think might twist rate is a bit off in the Rem LT to use the 60's
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Dec 11, 2003 2:43:32 GMT -5
Post by SteveS on Dec 11, 2003 2:43:32 GMT -5
Has anyone tried any of the heavy .223 bullets for bucking the wind in New Mexico?  |
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Dec 11, 2003 20:08:10 GMT -5
Post by CoonDawg on Dec 11, 2003 20:08:10 GMT -5
How heavy are you talking about? 87-103grs? Powder tungsten heavy, what wind   |
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Dec 11, 2003 23:42:17 GMT -5
Post by BozoWise on Dec 11, 2003 23:42:17 GMT -5
We should have 35-40 mph winds all day tom here in NM. I buck the wind fine with my 55's |
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Dec 20, 2003 20:41:05 GMT -5
Post by CoonDawg on Dec 20, 2003 20:41:05 GMT -5
BW I might just have to get some load data from you, found a bull barrel Savage this evening that need a new home. So I'm going to be a temp foster parent until his father comes to get him after the first of the year.
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Dec 21, 2003 10:24:18 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Dec 21, 2003 10:24:18 GMT -5
CD,
The new Nosler manual has loads in .223 for the 60gr. Partition. It shows Benchmark as the most accurate tested. Let me know if you need some data. R-15 should work well also..........3000+fps.
New toys....... ;D
Bob
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Dec 21, 2003 15:30:46 GMT -5
Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Dec 21, 2003 15:30:46 GMT -5
thankx Bobcat,I have found a load that I like(since I origonally started this thread)have been useing varget(since I use it in most everything else)am getting app2980 and is very accurate in this barrel(moreso than other partitions Ive tried)and should be fast enough for most things with this cartridge.I was just wondering about its effectivenes especally on coyotes
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Dec 22, 2003 0:44:34 GMT -5
Post by BozoWise on Dec 22, 2003 0:44:34 GMT -5
I use H335 for me 55gr noslers.
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Dec 22, 2003 9:57:02 GMT -5
Post by Bobcat on Dec 22, 2003 9:57:02 GMT -5
Hey Sarge,
I have not used the 60gr Partitions on coyotes or bobcats. I usually use the 55gr. #1365 Sierra 55gr. SPBT or 50gr. BT in my 22-250. They should do very well on coyotes without too much damage in your .223. I would not use them on cats if you are concerned about the fur.
Let us know how you do with them.
Good Hunting,
Bob
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blusam
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Rose Hill, Virginia
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Jan 12, 2004 8:35:50 GMT -5
Post by blusam on Jan 12, 2004 8:35:50 GMT -5
I have used the sierra #1365 in several rifles and always repeat always had great results. Have even whacked deer with them Same results fall over dead ;D
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Jan 12, 2004 21:23:08 GMT -5
Post by captkb on Jan 12, 2004 21:23:08 GMT -5
I will throw in my .02 cents right quick. Until this weekend I hadn't had any personal experience with any .223 cartridge, but I really did like how the 55 gr. ballastic tips worked. I expected a large exit hole on the coyote I shot, but it wasn't any bigger than a quarter. I have heard others say the ballastic tips will leave big holes in most animals shot, but so far I haven't seen it. I will be back after some more yotes in two weeks so we will see then. Hey Sgt. if you do decide to go with the 60 gr. partitions let me know ASAP and I might be able to get a couple of boxes real cheap - place here in town is getting rid of all there reloading stuff. The last I looked they had 2 boxes of 60 gr partitions. Everything else was pretty well picked over.
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Jan 12, 2004 21:37:45 GMT -5
Post by CoonDawg on Jan 12, 2004 21:37:45 GMT -5
If you want holes I mean big holes try the SMK's |
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Jan 12, 2004 21:53:02 GMT -5
Post by 1st cav sgt ret on Jan 12, 2004 21:53:02 GMT -5
thankx anyway capt,last weekend I managed to make a decent trade,stopped at a gunshop that is outta the way for most lots of odds and ends and discontinued stuff,they had an FN Browning Safari grade in 270win for a VERY good price(and me being a certified M98 nut)I made a trade,so dont have an AR to load for anymore,however I now need loadinfo on the 270winne (and if it doesnt shoot well Ill have it rebarelled to 6.5 Gibbs,100gr bt at 3500 to 3600fps wow that should do the trick)
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Jan 13, 2004 16:55:20 GMT -5
Post by SteveS on Jan 13, 2004 16:55:20 GMT -5
Good afternoon BW and Sarg. I appreciate the response. I finally have all of the pieces for converting my AR-15 service rifle to a varmint hunting machine. I'll be loading up some rounds so I figured I'd ask which bullets work best here in the land of blowing dust and sun. Which 55 grain bullet are you using? I've been thinking about going to a Sierra 69 grain match hollowpoint. How does that sound to you guys?  |
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