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,...as I continue to experiment with different factory loads in my .308....

These shoot pretty well in my rifle, but:

will the partition type bullets (ie Noslers) be ok on the close-in shots on moose? If around 50 - 80 yards, I wonder if the leading partition will evaporate under high velocity on a solid object (bone), leaving only the rear core to penetrate?

Maybe that's still good enough? What are some real-world experiences on this?
 
You will get some weight loss but they'll work great. The new all copper bullets are better but I've used Noslers for many years, shot some 338-250s today.
 
Partitions will get the job done, but if you are loading for really heavy game like Moose, you might be better served with TSXs, A-Frames, MRXs, Trophy bonded, or the new XP3's. All will retain more weight than the partitions.
 
popcan said:
,...as I continue to experiment with different factory loads in my .308....

These shoot pretty well in my rifle, but:

will the partition type bullets (ie Noslers) be ok on the close-in shots on moose? If around 50 - 80 yards, I wonder if the leading partition will evaporate under high velocity on a solid object (bone), leaving only the rear core to penetrate?

Maybe that's still good enough? What are some real-world experiences on this?
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That is what they are designed to do.

The nose doesn't just "evaporate" though but rather the pieces lost form secondary wound channels that promote more blood loss. The rear shank will either penetrate all the way through or tumble - causing massive damage - usually loosing it's jacket along the way.
 
Thanks Gary (and all you others).

These shoot accurately enough for me that I think I will go with them for my first moose expedition next fall. The premium factory loads aren't cheap though! Now I see another reason why you guys roll your own.
 
They are very good bullets, but IMHO, Barnes TSX are superior in just about every way. The only thing i would suggest with the tSX bullet is moving don a weight, they penetrate like crazy, if you usually shoot a 180, try a 165.
 
I shot last year's moose at 40 yards, in the chest in his left shoulder aiming towards the right rear quarter. The 200 grain partition preformed great, front end peeled, rear part intact. Recovered under the hide just before the rear quarter. Entered in the massive shoulder shoulder muscle, blew a rib on the way out, lungs were jello, diaphragm gone. I was shooting them at about 2850fps out of my Ruger .300WM.

Good bullet!

Troutseeker
 
Ditto what 'Boo said. That's exactly how they're made to perform. If they hit between the ribs, they'll mushroom like a regular soft point. If they hit harder material, the front will come apart and the rear will plow waaaaaay on through.
 
This is a 338 250 gr nosler partition. 34 yards on a whitetail last year.
I dug it out of a tree behind where the deer was standing. Perfect Partition performance if you ask me.

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popcan said:
,...as I continue to experiment with different factory loads in my .308....

These shoot pretty well in my rifle, but:

will the partition type bullets (ie Noslers) be ok on the close-in shots on moose? If around 50 - 80 yards, I wonder if the leading partition will evaporate under high velocity on a solid object (bone), leaving only the rear core to penetrate?

Maybe that's still good enough? What are some real-world experiences on this?
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At that range that is exactly what will happen so you had better call for help..................to pack out your dead moose:D
 
mylesrom said:
Partitions will get the job done, but if you are loading for really heavy game like Moose, you might be better served with TSXs, A-Frames, MRXs, Trophy bonded, or the new XP3's. All will retain more weight than the partitions.
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You bet the Partition will get the job done!! While the TSX. A-Frames, etc may retain a bit more weight, the Partition always lives up to it's stellar reputation. I have now shot over 100 head of game with Partitions. More than one-half of that number includes Moose, Elk and Bears, some quite large. Penetration is generally more than adequate, with recovered bullets numbering about 1 out of 5 of those shot at game. This year I shot 5 head of game with Partitions, and got 3 back...unusually high recovery rate, but one I got back from the bank behind the moose I shot with my 35 Whelen/225 Partition, so penetration was complete. One was recovered from a big elk shot on the outside of 400 yards, and the shot was at a bit of an angle, so the bullet stayed just under the hide on the far side, 180 Partition from my 30-338 Mag. If that had been a 200 Partition, I believe it would have exited, with no recovery of the bullet. I have found loads easy to develop with the Partition, with many shooting very fine groups. The TSX is looking fairly decent in the accuracy department, and let's face it, a rifle that shoots even 1-1/2" groups will usually suffice to hunt with. But I do like small groups, even to hunt with. Load with Partitions, Hunt with Confidence! Regards, Eagleye.
 
popcan said:
will the partition type bullets (ie Noslers) be ok on the close-in shots on moose? If around 50 - 80 yards
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Well I've shot Game with Partitions from as close as 25 meters to as far away as 300 give or take.....
Nothing lived long enough to complain about the Bullets performance;)
 
[quote='Boo]I forgot to ask. What weight of bullet are you using Warren?[/quote]

Thanks guys! Great info.

I have been reading lots of counter-opinion, re: how the Barnes x or A frames have surpassed the Nosler Partitions, but it was doing the job for many years before the others were developed, so it can't be all that bad.

Gary, I'm going with the 180g. It shoots quite well in the Tikka.
 
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