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I tested the 338 cal 200 gr E-Tip in my 338 RUM. Using a COL of 3.620" and 90.5 grs RL 22 yielded a MV of 3111 fps from the M700 LSS 26 inch barrel. Accuracy was well under an inch, I can't give you an exact size because I forgot to take the target down! I recovered two bullets at 100 yds that were shot into water filled milk jugs, both found in jug #6. The first bullet weighed 197.1 grs, expanded to .738" and the second weighed 197.0 grs, expanded to .748". JD338 | ||
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I've been wondering about the E-tip! It looks like it should be better than the Barnes for accuracy.......it has a nice polymer tip and boat tail. The mushrooms look fantastic! If you shoot something big, post the results! | |||
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Funny, I thought just the opposite...without the TSX's grooves, it's like the discontinued X bullet of old...no grooves for the solid copper to squeeze into. Because of this similarity, I wonder if it copper fouls like the X bullet? Even Saeed lathe cuts grooves into his Walterhog bullets. | |||
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My only experiance with them is 30 cal 180 grns. Dramatic pressure spikes. In my 300 WSM, I went up to 65 grains of IMR 4831, which is 2.5 grains below max. I opened the bolt, looked at the primer and it's gone! Look at the the mag and there it is. A blown primer with less than mid-grade load. | |||
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366 I started trying the Accubonds and the Interbonds at the same tim And I found the Interbonds shot way better groups in my 300WSM,a Vangard. I quit testing,thats how good the Interbonds were. | |||
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i had the 180 E TIPS pressure tested in an 06 pressure barrel, the pressures were REAL high for the velocity i was getting....they may be okay in the big magnums which have got a large case capacity...also the e tips are very long for cal i will stick with the nosler partitions Daniel | |||
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How many times did this happen? | |||
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Are you saying that one should continue shooting a high pressure load? What would that give me? Besides ruining my brass. I figure once too high of a level is achieved, it's time to back off and try again. | |||
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Thanks, I haven't tried them yet. I'll give them a go. | |||
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I have the 338 RUM and have shot those 200gr bullets at 3128 FPS. I use RL25 powder. I would say we are about the same in FPS. | |||
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Very nice looking muchrooms...........going to have to try them in my 338RUM Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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Any plans by Nosler to bring out a 225 grain version? Now we'd be talking Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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Dave, My understanding is that they are gilding metal, nevertheless some bearing bands would be an improvement........... Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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The bullet is made of a new 210 alloy which increases the tensile strength and reduces fouling. http://www.nosler.com/etip.htm Nosler has told me that they have no intentions of adding groves line the Barnes 3X bullets. A 338 cal 225 gr E-Tip would be a great bullet for sure. It would penetrate almost into tomorrow. JD338 | |||
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Doesn't look like they need them!!! Can't wait to get my hands on some for my 338RUM. Some 180's would be nice in the 300RUM, as well. Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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I recovered a 200 gr E-Tip from water jugs at 300 yds. This is one tough bullet! It went through 6 water jugs, and 2 1/2 inch pcs of plywood and was recovered in sand. The bullet weighed 197.1 grs and expanded to .709". This is one tough bullet! JD338 | |||
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