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I need to work up a load for my 760 Carbine 308. If the 180gr RNs I have down there shoot well, I will be more than happy to use them in that rifle.

I load 150gr RN bullets for my Savage 99 300 Sav. Why? Because I can. I wish more RN bullets in different calibers were still available.

One of the most accurate rifles I've owned was a 7600 in 270

Just checked zero on my 7600. Still under an inch with 180 core locks. I have killed a cattle car full of deer with that rifle. Carried it over to Birdsongs a few years ago. Some of the best money I ever spent. Highly recommend them.
Patrick

I like them. I used them in my 7x57 and sometimes in my .280. I might load up some for my .280. I have a pretty good pile of 7mm 154gr RN I got from our buddy Grizzy Bill.

I miss Grizz.

I used 180 round nose core locks until I couldn't find them one year and went with regular SP. Haven't noticed any difference in feeding or terminal performance.
Patrick

YEP ! I bought my first reloading set up in 1974, RCBS Jr....My son has it today and it works.
?somewhere after '86, I bought the Rockchucker I have now.

SO... I've read all the 'supposedly' advantages of R N bullets opening up quicker, etc. etc..

Since 1974 - 46 yrs - I have NEVER bought 1 box of R N bullets for anything.
*NOTE* I have NOT loaded for any tubular mag rifle **

I've killed W T from 12' down as in from 12' Hi DOWN to the ground and about every distance -- 100 yds---400 yds.
I've never found the 'Spitzer' (spritzer grin), Spire Point or otherwise pointed bullet to be lacking in expansion.

BE GLAD - I am not competing for your R N bullets

Jerry

I've never shot a roundnose from my pumps. Spitzers expand fine.

Some Faux Axioms die hard and lingering.

Jerry

I shot two w the Hornady 200gr FTX and two with the 200gr RN.
Similar results. Shots under 100 yards.

I use the round nose bullets because they shoot bug holes all day long.

Never said they weren’t accurate.

Said the pointed bullets open up well & kill Well.

« Opening Up » is the axiom that keeps on popping up.

Don’t know about RN accuracy. NEVER loaded ONE. Don’t need to.


Jerry

I have a Remington model 14 in 30 Remington that I enjoy still hunting with. I generally use 150 grain round nose for deer and 170 grain round nose for wild hogs. Has a Redfield peep sight on it. Don't use a sling as it spoils the perfect balance of this 100 year old classic.

There is certainly something to be said for a handy peep-sighted woods rifle!

I use 115gr Nosler partitions in my Rem 760 with RL23 or RL26. Seems to feed perfectly. One thing I found that 6mm Rem Magazine

Allowded me to load the Bullets a little longer. That magazine has no filler in it.

I bought this 760 30-06 the year High Brass was born. He loved this rifle. I got this buck (my best) the year we lost him. He mounted the 2.5x8 on it. He had a post & duplex reticle installed.

Mr Dave

Fantastic memories & Rifle & Buck.

Thnx for sharing.


Jerry

Took a windy stroll today w my 760. Saw two antlerless come out of thicket to edge, went past.

Waited for a follower, none.

Looped back and got the 2 up. Passed on a dinkathon winner.

Ive had the 7600 out this week but not seen anything I wanted to pull the trigger on. Hopefully tomorrow.

I shot mine this afternoon with some federal 180's. Shot very well. I got to get a deer with it