Thinking of changing bullets any opinion

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I am currently using a Speer 180gr SPBT in a Rem. Semi 30-06 and a Speer 150gr SPBT in a 270 bolt action. To date the longest shot any party member has taken has been 40 yards but there are spots where 200+ is possible.

I am considering changing over to partitions but don't have much experience with them so I am looking for some opinions.

Thanks:)
 
Out to 200 yards they're all pretty much the same. Accuracy isn't a huge issue - 4MOA should be fine to that range. Drop is also not a big factor, so it's not like you need a more aerodynamic bullet. Given the moderate speeds of the 180 in the '06 and the 150 in the 270 - you probably don't need to worry about the ultra-premium whiz-bang expensive bullets.

Hornady SST's, the Speers you're using, Winchester PowerPoints, and similar are adequate IMHO.

If you ARE having problems with fragmentation, you can't get anything better than a partition :) It's my go-to bullet in moderate-range Magnum applications.
 
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agilent_one said:
For the '06 - 168gr TSX
For the 270 - 130gr TSX.

Go copper - you won't regret it.
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Who makes them and where can I get them, they aren't familliar to me.

I assume BT's arn't recomended since most of the shooting is close range?
 
It's been a while since I've tried any partition bullets, so, needless to say, I haven't any experience with some of the newer ones. It sounds like there are a lot of good ones out there. A number of years ago, using Nosler 30 cal partitions, I found in quite a number of instances, I was knocking the front section right off of them so the bullet weight retention wasn't what I thought it should be. I had similar experiences with Speer Grand Slams. At the time I was reloading Sierra 180gr SBT's for my partner's '06 and was suprised at the results of two bullets he recovered from a Moose he got. The range may have been 100 yds but not any more. The jackets on both were pealed right back to the boat tail & still attached, I can't recall what the exact weight of each was but, it was very good. As a result, I started 'testing' some Sierra SBT's, from 165gr - 200gr. My .308 Norma seems to 'like' the 200gr SBT's so that's what I've been using for quite a while now & I'm pleased with the results.
 
If you choose to use Partitions, expect great results in both chamberings. I have literally shot dozens of animals with the Partitions, in everything from 6mm Remington up to 8x57 Mauser. You will not find a more reliable bullet at hunting ranges you describe. While you may not "need" the Partition, it is insurance. I even use the 150 Partition in my M700 300 Savage. Regards, Eagleye.
 
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Weight retention has too much emphasis on it. The lead doesn't just disappear - it's in there, punching holes in animal clockwork even if it doesn't all stay together. The REAL thing we're interested in is penetration, and weight retention CAN lead to more penetration. With the Partition 160's in the 7mm, I've never had any problems punching holes clear through moose.
 
Partitions would be a good choice, but so would a 180 gr round nose in the 30-06, and 150 gr Hornady RN in the 270​
 
Which bullet?

smacdonald said:
I am currently using a Speer 180gr SPBT in a Rem. Semi 30-06 and a Speer 150gr SPBT in a 270 bolt action. To date the longest shot any party member has taken has been 40 yards but there are spots where 200+ is possible.

I am considering changing over to partitions but don't have much experience with them so I am looking for some opinions.

Thanks:)
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Don't see any reasons to change bullet, at 200yds, they should perform as well as many other "brand names bullets", but if you really want to change, yes, Nosler , Barnes, Hornady, Sierra are other good options.

I used the Accubond 160gr on a moose (which are similar to the partition for weight retention) at just a bit over 250yds and it performed as expected and your Speer 180gr would probably have done the same. Passed 2-300 yds, practice is often overlooked and many think that by having a "better bullet" it will solve the problem but most of the time, at long range, the bullet is easily blamed instead of the shooter so... it sometimes make no difference having a "premium bullet".

I read stories about guys missing game at differents range (from 40 to 200yds) and if the deer or moose does not drop on the spot.. they automatically blame the bullet. The combinaison of a good bullet and a good shooting technique will increase your chance of taking the game with 1 shot but it sometimes take more then 1 to do a clean kill, premium bullet or not.

Good luck
 
todbartell said:
Partitions would be a good choice, but so would a 180 gr round nose in the 30-06, and 150 gr Hornady RN in the 270​
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I am using the 150gr rn Hornady in my 30/30 leaver. Food for thought. Thanks all for your thoughts your are a gerat help.
 
The Barnes TSXs are definately worth taking a look at. I loaded some for my friend's 270 in the 130 weight and they are prooving to be quite effective.

You can order a free DVD from the Barnes website. It's a 12 minute or so info-mercial on their own products, but it's interesting, and free.
 
I just think that if your shooting will be inside 200 yards, any advantage a spitzer or boat tail spitzer will have is non existant.

A round nose will transfer energy quicker and you wont notice any difference in trajectory inside 200 yards compared to a pointed bullet.

Interlocks are much less expensive compared to Partitions as well.


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The boattail was made for the militry as they used machine guns to saturate a area they wished to deny to the enemy! Say over a hill 3-4000 yards away!! The guns where fireing one a fixed trajectory and boattails helped with the bullets flight.

Over normal hunting distances, you will not notice ant real difference!

They are great to seat for reloaders though!
 
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