Partition Golds??

[blargon]

Does anyone use them?

I have some .338 250gr Partition Golds that are moly coated, but I haven't used them yet. Is there any real difference performance wise, or loading wise, that I should be aware of?

 

[rem338win]

Yes and no. Your Golds have a steel cup in the back and the `partiton`has been moved forward for better penetration (weight retention). Both of these items could cause higher pressures than a regular Partition with the same load. Use some moly remover (Ms Moly) or acetone and get rid of that gray crap. It doesn`t belong in hunting rifles.
These make excellent big game bullets, and they penetrate like crazy, but do not open up as much as the regular Partitions. I would start with 70ish grains of H4831 and go from there. All of the above is IMO.

 

[blargon]

Thanks for the tip, I may try taking the moly off. I'd like to try these on moose

 

[rem338win]

Ohhh... I am sure he won't like it.
All you to get that crap off is stick the bullets in a ziploc bag with acetone or Ms. Moly remover, shake it up, let them sit for a while and rub'em clean.

 

[X-man]

Great bullets! Love 'em for moose hunting. Like the others, I prefer the moly free.

 

[Mighty Peace]

My hunting buddy and I used the Winchester Supreme PG's in 180gr in our Sako m75SS 300WM when we bought them in 1997 or 98. Great bullet. Awesome performance on big game-elk, moose, deer, bear-lots of devastation. At the range they were going thru 3/4" steel @ 300 metres.

The main reason why I switched in 2004 (and my buddy in 2006 after he used up his PG's) was to try the new Accubonds and that we got tired or the soft nose of the bullet getting squared off from being cycled from the clip to the chamber, not getting anything that time out, and repeating the process over and over again.

We personally preferred the moly coating.

I reload the Accubonds now for my rifle and my buddy uses the factory WS ones.