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my favorite two partitions are the 160 SMP in 270, and the 220 SMP in 30 caliber.
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I had a box of old NPT 160 grain .277" with the lathe turned jackets. Used most trying to find a load in my 270 Weatherby mag. So last weekend at the gs I found a part box( yellow and white) 41 count of 160 gr .277". I asked the fellow behind the table what he wanted for them "he said $5 "so I got out my cash and "he said don't you want the other box?" I said they were 150's (newer style) but how much? " he said $5 (unopened box) so I bought both $10. Was gonna use some old 150 rem rn corelolkts in the 7600 now maybe I'll just use the 160's. They look like dead animals waiting to happen. Mb I have a few bags of the 160’s myself. Might try them from my 760. Quick load said 26 should get them over 2800 pretty easily. Should be a helluva deer getter up close too.
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If your 270 groups the 160 similar to the other choices and you are not shooting over 500 yards I can’t imagine where a different weight bullet would matter..
But I can imagine where a lighter bullet might.
I have had good results using a ballistic reticle scope versus a regular cross hair.
Leupolds ain’t the best candidate for twisting turrets IMO.
Last edited by Angus1895; 09/22/21.
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Beretzs, what does quick load say for a start and max with 26? Mb
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I’ll check when I get home Bob. I believe the upper load was around 57-58 though which falls right in line with the 150 grain PTs as well. It would be worth a shot. Could be a fairly great load I’d think.
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I've used the 150 partitions for over 40 yrs on elk as have my two sons. They have performed perfectly on around 20+ dead elk between all of us. I wouldnt think the 160 gr partitions would be much different. I stuck with the 150 because of the accuracy, heavier weight than the 130, and faster velocity than the 160---kinda makes it a best of 3 worlds.
My load has been 53 grn of IMR 4831, Rem 9 1/2 primer, oal=3.330
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I have used the 160’s on plains game (zebra, wildebeest, oryx, and kudu) which are pretty close to elk in size etc. Nothing required a second shot and nothing went more than 30-40 yards or so. I believe they produce a more obvious impact than spitzer shapes. One of my favorite bullets. I would use them rather than the lighter partitions.
Am considering a grizzly hunt and will be using them if I go.
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Oh, forgot. With R26 you should get 2800+ in a 22” barrel.
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I have used the 160’s on plains game (zebra, wildebeest, oryx, and kudu) which are pretty close to elk in size etc. Nothing required a second shot and nothing went more than 30-40 yards or so. I believe they produce a more obvious impact than spitzer shapes. One of my favorite bullets. I would use them rather than the lighter partitions.
Am considering a grizzly hunt and will be using them if I go.
That's big stuff knowing you're not a huge Partition fan! I am going to give them a shot from my old pump.. I don't need gnat's butt accuracy since its got a peep on it and likely will never take a shot over a 100 yards in the places it'll hunt.
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My Model 70 loves them. I got right at 2800 and 3/4” groups with IMR4831 with them. I have 3 boxes left and will use them if I ever go after elk.
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I got a box of the 160's on a deal, loaded the Nosler Book's most accurate load. Accuracy in my Rem Mountain rifle is 1/2". I shot one buck only with the load, lung shot, he took off running and hit a large pine tree dead center with his rack, grave yard dead right there.
The buck was running dead on his feet.
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Wife killed one small bull with old style lathe turned 160 grain in a 270. Range was mere yards. Broadside angling away. Not much reaction needed to be cornered and required a second shot.
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