Long range loads and penetration.

[whacker1]

You can buy a chrono in the $100 - $200 range.  I am trying four bullets in my .300 RUM 165 accubond, 180 accubond, 180 combined technology silver tip and 168 Berger VLD.  These were all recommendations from other folks that posted on this site and other site, and a few friends in the mix.  Retumbo and H1000 are the powders I plan to try as recommended.  And seeting depth to be determined based on keeping the bullett just off of the lans. 

However, as i have said in the past - I am still waiting on the Nosler Brass I ordered from Cabelas over 60 days ago.  This push on the firearm industry is frustrating. 

[Intruder]

I'll be interested to hear how Rutumbo shoots for ya.  The 2 guys I know that have tried it haven't been happy with it.  Believe they've gone back to RL 25.  Not sure what the issues were... maybe velocity not what they expected 

[Curly]

I believe the grooves in the TSX cause problems with drag at lower velocities at extreme long ranges.  I believe the coated blue Barnes bullets were better for consistency at long range.

[whacker1]

I was being told by most that H1000 was the powder, and then I talked to a few friends that went from H 1000 to Retumbo, because they got more velocity and better accuracy.  I have heard several also talk about RL 25, but i figured I would start with H1000 and find out if it works.  If it doesn't then move to the next and so on.

[JoshT]

I've shot RE-22, RE-25, H1000, Ramshot Magnum, US869, IMR7828, and Retumbo out of my .300 RUM. Retumbo is by far the best powder for bullets in the 180-210 grain range... best velocities, no pressure issues, and seems pretty temp. stable. I shot US869 with the 240s... and they shot pretty good, I could get 3000fps out of my 26" barrel... but the recoil is pretty stiff.

I like the 165s and the 180s... but the .300 RUM really seems to come into its own with bullets in the 200-220 range.

whacker1... I'd be a little carefull with the 168 Berger inside 200 yards or so, you run into a shoulder and it could get ugly. The other bullets you mentioned should work well regardless of the range. H1000 should work well with the 165s, but you'll be running about 102-105 grains of Retumbo with a 165... and if you load them to fit the mag that will be a very compressed load. Even the 180s are a little compressed with Retumbo... I think I was running 97-100 grains and I could hear the powder crunch a little when I seated the bullets.

[whacker1]

You don't hear this very often "I heard the powder crunch a little when seating the bullets".  I like what I hear.  I am sure that I will let everyone know how it works out, because I have been researching this issue for over 5 years without buying the gun, so you can say I am a little excited.

Thanks for the input.  Sounds like you have tried a lot of combinations.

[MasterMisser]

So what bullet should i go with? accubond, barnes MRX, or a regular Ballistic tip.......

HOW MUCH IS A CHRONO?

you need to choose the bullet that your gun likes the most. if you put a good shot on whatever your trying to kill, any of the bullets mentioned in this thread will kill *censored*! it all comes down to your shot placement. but i would try to get the bullet with the best bc. its gonna help with speed and bullet drop as well as wind drift. heck... try all at the range and see what works the best

[bow-n-head]

If you're only shooting at long range (past 300 yards) I'd go with Ballistic Tips. Accurate and they open up easily which is what you need when you're talking about shooting at long range.

I agree 100% I have shot both deer and elk at extended ranges and have friends that have shot further. We all use 180 gr. balistic tips with excelent results.

[Coasthunterjay]

alright sounds good...well see what comes up when i get some loads going...