Anyone try this combination? What are your loads? How about accuracy
(the biggest factor) and velocity? I was thinking the new 168 XLC for
all big game (simplicity).

I already have the 180 gr Partitions doing 3265 fps with RL 25 and well
under an inch from my Sako 75 SS. Just bored I guess and willing
to play around some more!

[ 09-12-2002, 13:52: Message edited by: POP ]

I have tried several loads with the Barnes XLC 168 gr. in a HS Precision 300 RUM and a Mod 70 300 WSM. I have not been able to get anything close to a good group. Something like 2.5" in the RUM. Aat the same time I am getting better than 1.0" groups with Ballistic tips and partitions. I kind of gave up after a couple loads.

Good Luck

I could do no better than 1.5" with 165 or 180gr xlc's.

Don't rule them out till you try them at longer range. I have a 300 wby that will only do 1.5" at 100 yds yet will do 3-3.25" at 300 yds.
I just read a report where they tested some matchkings and they did 2" at 100 yds but barely over 3" at 300 yds. Maybe they will NOT turn out but it's worth a look.

POP -- I just worked a load up for a buddy for his .300 RUM using 200 gr. North Fork bullets. You should try them sometime before you finish your load research. They are the most accurate tough bullet I have ever shot. I also tried all the other premiums for him, the North Forks were by far the most accurate. Good shooting.

What are the loads you guys tried so far? What are velocities like? Thanx

The final load for the 200 gr. North Fork was 94 grains of H-1000, Fed 215M primer. It chronographed an average 3000 fps. I could get it faster but not with the near one hole accuracy. I got over 3300 fps with the 180 gr. North Fork and inch groups. Because I am not 100% sure of that load I will not try to guess here, I will look at my records and get back later. Good shooting.