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I have an early (Douglas barrel) Ruger 77 in .257 Roberts. I found it new in the early 80's, and after "wringing it out" for sub-moa accuracy, I took it to Montana with 117gr. Partitions. -Had 2 DRT kills in 2 days; antelope and muley buck. These days, I am reloading with new powder, because my old "go-to" (IMR 4831) is no longer the tack driver it was. I have worked up a load for 115gr. Ballistic tips/Partitions with IMR 8208 XBR, and with the Ballistic Tips it is sub-moa at 100yds. - 0.74" to 0.9" for 5 shot groups. Partitions are not so good - best is about 2 moa.
My question is, has anyone had experience with Nosler Ballistic Tip vs. Partition -same bullet weight, same velocity- for penetration, expansion, and clean kill? I love the partitions, based on my first and following experiences, but I also love the accuracy of the Ballistic Tips.
My question is, has anyone had experience with Nosler Ballistic Tip vs. Partition -same bullet weight, same velocity- for penetration, expansion, and clean kill? I love the partitions, based on my first and following experiences, but I also love the accuracy of the Ballistic Tips.