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What bullet in 200gr is mostly shot from a 300 Win or Rem RUM or Wby 300 or 30/06.
 
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What bullet in 200gr is mostly shot from a 300 Win or Rem RUM or Wby 300 or 30/06.


Confused on what your asking here. An excellent 200 gr 30 cal bullet is the Nosler partition. In my mind for hunting it holds the title of "THE" 200 gr bullet in 30 cal, the only real competion Nosler has are from Swift and Woodleigh ( excellent bullets both no complaints except cost )

For target use, Sierra makes a 200 matchking, they also make gamekings but these are not in the same class as the bullets above. And finally Speer's who fall in between the premium stuff above and the Sierra's.
 
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I shoot the 200 grain North Fork, Nosler Partitions with my .300 winny. I have taken Brown Bear, Elk, Caribou, and many Deer. I also like the 180 grain bullets offered by both. wave Good luck and good shooting.


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North Fork


Your right I forgot about them, add to my top group above.
 
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I'm fond of the Swift A-Frame 200 grain in my .300 H&H....and have even used them in the .30-06.....IMo they're a fantastic bullet.
The Kudu in my signature line was taken with that bullet.

Having said that I'd guess that the Nosler Partition outsells that bullet 100-1


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When you can find them, 200 gr Lapua Megas are a goog bullet at a good price.


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I have a .300 Jarrett that likes the 200 gr weight best, so that is all I shoot through that rifle. I have shot hundreds of Sierra Gamekings, and they fragment every time. I don't use them any more. The Accubonds worked very well on the one elk I shot with them. Nosler partitions are the standard premium bullet, but not accurate in my rifle. The Barnes TSX has proved to be very accurate in my .300 WSM, and was very impressive on the elk I killed with it this year. I will be using more TSX's.
 
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Speer has these 200gr Spizer SP Hot Core bullets
The lead is bonded to the copper shell from what I was told. I know Nosler partitions are real good that's what I have loaded for my 300 RUM. Good bullets cost more. These speer bullets are pretty cheap and if as good as what I was told I'll shoot them. Has anybody heard what I heard?
 
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Just FYI: The Speer Hot-Cor bullets are not a bonded core bullet.

From Speer's web site:

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SPEER Hot-Cor Bullets
* Available with a variety of nose profiles
* Ternary lead alloy injected molten for improved "grip."
* Profiled jackets for weight retention
* Classic flat base design
Hot-Cor bullets are one of Vernon Speer's greatest contributions to reloading. Accurate and hard-hitting, they have traveled the world's game fields. His idea of pouring molten lead into a jacket was so good we're still doing it over 40 years later. You don't fix what ain't broke. These bullets hold together better because the Hot-Cor process eliminates the lead oxide layer that's found between the core and jacket of conventional "cold core" bullets. Profiled jacket interiors add strength to the bullet shank.

SPEER Trophy Bonded Bear Claw Rifle Bullets
* Retained weights of over 95%
* Fusion Bonded Core
* Solid copper shank
* Weight-forward after expansion
* Protected soft point
Designed by renowned big game hunter Jack Carter, Bear Claw bullets combine deep penetration, maximum and fast expansion, and incredibly high retained weights. The jacket is machined from gilding metal, producing a cavity for a front core, and a solid rear shank for integrity. The front lead core is fusion-bonded to the jacket at high temperatures, creating a true bonded core. The solid rear shank stands up to punishment that destroy lesser bullets. The fusion process leaves the front portion of the jacket soft so Bear Claws expand reliably over a wide range of velocities. The solid shank remains intact for the ultimate in bullet integrity.
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While I think the Hot-Cor process has merit, it doesn't bond the core to the jacket like a true bonded core bullet.

-Bob F.
 
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I have settled on a 200 grain Speer Hot-Core in a 30-06 for my Elk hunting.





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Thanks for the info BFaucett.
I've shot game with Hornady bullets but I guess the hot cores would be just a little better and then there is the premium bullets.
 
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NP's and Speer Grand Slams from a 300 Win Mag.
I have used 200gr Hot Cores in a 06.
 
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I am looking to go to 200 grainers in my 300 weatherby. For Big bears, is the Accubond capable, or is the Barnes XXX the way to go?
 
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I have used the 200 gr. Partition exclusively in my .300 Weatherby for the past 11 years. That said, I recently purchased a supply of 200 gr. Barnes Triple Shocks to wring out this winter.
 
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The 200 gr. Nosler Accubond is the most accurate bullet I've found for use in my .300 Weatherby. I've put three shots into 1.00 inch at 200 yards.

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I am looking to go to 200 grainers in my 300 weatherby. For Big bears, is the Accubond capable, or is the Barnes XXX the way to go?


I have mine loaded with Nosler Partitions. And yes the Accubond is capable or if you want to shoot barnes xxx. And Speer has the bear claw.
 
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I used the 200 gn Nosler Partition in my 300 win mag in Africa. The smallest animal was a Springbok with obvious results and the largest a Zebra at about 250 yards. Never recovered one of them - all complete pass-throughs. Busted through both shoulders on a Gemsbok. As long as it will shoot with acceptable accuracy from your rifle this bullet is adequate for anything you will hunt in North America. Some may say a bit light for the big bears but I would think it capable of this task.

I have also loaded the 200 gn Accubond with slightly better accuracy than the Partitions (in my rifle). I have not hunted with this load from my 300 though. The BC of the 308 cal., 200gn. Accubond is impressive.
 
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