.300 RUM Berger Bullet Recipes?

[camokid]

Any of you guys have some good Recipes for the .300 RUM shooting 185 grain Berger VLD's?

 

[lip_curl]

i emailed berger and walt sent me some info. i went with his max load of 96g of retumbo. knocked down a spike bull at 600yards last year with it. i havent tried the 190s, but my gun really likes the 210s...personally id go a little heavier...

 

[Cahunter805]

+1 on the 210vld and retumbo! Buddies gun loves that combo. Work up from 88gr with the 210. Also rl25 and magnum will work.

 

[camokid]

I emailed Walt and he sent me tons of info. Thanks for the Tip, i'll give it a shot.

 

[camokid]

I never considered the 210 VLD. I'll try both to see which one the gun likes the best. Thanks guys any info is a huge help. Thanks

 

[mtmuley]

Unless it's changed, Bergers info is from Quickload. I think you'll find it a little conservative. I load the 190 with RL-25. Shoots little holes in paper, but I haven't had the nuts to put one in a critter yet. mtmuley

 

[camokid]

Mtnmuley, thanks for the info, so when you say they're a little conservative, what do you mean? In which area? Like the powder charge wise? I'm just trying to do all the homework I can on it, and hear what works for you guys.

 

[mtmuley]

So far, I am 4 grains over the Berger data. No problems so far, but it shoots well so I see no reason push it further. Start with what Berger reccomends and work up. mtmuley

 

[lip_curl]

mtm...what velocity are you getting w/ the 210berg?, im assuming you are doing 96g of retumbo? im getting ~3050 out of 92g...wondering if the velocity gain is worth pushing the envelope...dont want to blow my face off for an extra 50fps...but 150 may be worth it...

 

[mtmuley]

Right now, I'm loading the 190. In my rifle so far, an average of about 3260 fps with RL-25. mtmuley

 

[_rutN_]

mtmuley - what bullet do you put in elk out of your 300RUM? 200gr Accubond? I think I saw a post a while ago but can't remember. If so, does it group as well as the 190 Berger? Thanks

 

[mtmuley]

The 200 grain Accubond is my go-to load. I even use it for antelope. It will group 1/2 inch at 100 regularly when I do my part. mtmuley

 

[camokid]

mtmuyley, how many grains of RL-25 are you shooting with those 190's?

 

[mtmuley]

Sorry camokid, I was out of town. I have used up to 96 grains so far. Start lower though. mtmuley

 

[camokid]

Hey thanks mtmuley, just am tryin to get a good load and seein what's workin for you guys. Thanks