I am pretty new to reloading and have always followed the data right out of my Lymans manual, but now i want to load 220 grain partitions, but my manual doesnt' have any data for it. The manual has data for a 200 spitzer and a 220 grain round nose, but Nolser calls the 220gr partition a "semi-spitzer". Both loads use the same starting charge of rx22 which i am using. Do you think i should just load some up at the starting charge? i'm way too cheap to go buy the nosler manual. Thanks!

Partitions are a little harder to squeeze into the barrel, since they the copper partition. That will cause higher pressure and muzzle velocity than standard bullets, but not by much.

Nosler told me that, as a rule of thumb, you drop your powder about half a grain in an '06, vs. a regular bullet of the same weight.

Nosler #4 has 220 gr Partitions Semi-Spitzer BC .351, SD .331. Rl22 as follows
57.0 2602 92%
55.0 2512 89%
53.0 2423 86%
57 being the Max and 53.0 being "most accurate load tested" for RL22
If this is not what you are looking for, I can try again.

rkd,

Never be afraid to spend money on reloading manuals. If it saves one single mishap over a 35 year period, your money ahead. For example, I now have a total of 5 manuals from Sierra, with several supplements purchased in between. 3 from Speer, and 4 or 5 from Lyman. You can NEVER have too much information when it comes to loading data. Bill T.

Thanks alot, thats what i was looking for!

The only problem is it seems each manufacturer has their own idea on exactly what the diameter of a .308 (et al) bullet should be. This shouldn't have you hiding under the bed or anything, but, as posted, drop back a grain or two and see how things look.

Much information is online from the various manufacturers, you just have to look.

If you don't find what you are looking for, call them up on the phone! Just be ready with a Specific Bullet (that they make), and a Specific powder you are thinking of using.

The technician will give you a range of loads, but you need to ask about Specific bullets and Specific powders!

They are really in the business of selling the Manuals, but will answer Specific questions.

RKD;

this is not posted with the intent of being a wise ass.

You did indicate that " you were too cheap to go and buy a Nosler reload manual"

I am going to humbly submit, the cost of ONE box of 220 grain Partitions ( with 50 bullets) costs MORE than one Nosler Reloading Manual.

With the cost of all of these premium bullets nowadays, a box of bullets cost more than a New Reload Manual from the same company.

the Reload Manual will definitely outlast the lifespan of a box of bullets, and in the long run will be more useful.

Just a suggestion.