300 RUM and the 165 MRX

[Guest ronin]

As many of you may know, I am a avid Barnes Bullet fan. It is the best hunting bullet on the market, IMO. I recently ranged in five loads for my 300 RUM to get an idea of what my rifle liked best.

Rifle: Savage 116 Weather Warrior 300 Remington Ultra Mag

Remington case, Winchester LR Mag primer, Reloader 22, and the BARNES MRX 165 GR bullet.

90 gr = 1.25 MOA

90.5 = 1.5 MOA

91 = .50 MOA

91.5 = 1 MOA

92 = .50 MOA

I usually hunt with TSX or VLC X Bullet but think I will switch to the MRX. They are incredibly expensive but my groups tightened up significantly and the tungsten based core of the MRX appears to stabilize the bullet even more. It will be interesting to see the extreme range results of this bullet.

[257bob]

Thanks for the info. I was considering going with triple shocks when I get my 7mm RUM built. I have never shot them, but have only heard good things.