Nosler Partitions

cnjaxx · August 23, 2008, 06:47 AM

Just picked up a Tikka 270 WSM, and was thinking of feeding it something special. I have been using HDY SST, and core locks for the 270s. I'm thinking about using Nosler Partitions for this gun. How do they fly, and do they give good terminal performance on deer, and black bear?

nate45 · August 23, 2008, 07:15 AM

Nosler Partition is a good preforming bullet, but nowadays all the brands of premium hunting bullets preform well. I would just use which ever one shot the best group in my rifle.

mikenbarb · August 23, 2008, 09:23 AM

Nosler Partitions are a great bullet for deer and bear. You have to see what bullet shoots best out of your gun because no two guns are exactly alike with ballistics. I do alot of deer and black bear hunting in NY and Pa. and tend to like the Speer Grand Slams and Partitions for both. Their both great accurate bullets but you will have to find a load your gun likes. I dont load for the 270 so I cant even make a recomendation on a starting point with it. Im sure others here have some good advise for the .270. Good luck with the new rifle.

cnjaxx · August 23, 2008, 09:29 AM

Thanks fellas. Mikenbarb. I also hunted bear and deer up in NY around Unadilla, Mexico, Monticello, and other places. I'm sure we chewed some of the same dirt

roy reali · August 23, 2008, 10:29 AM

The expanding gas from the burning of the gun powder propels the bullet forward.

Scorch · August 23, 2008, 01:50 PM

Nosler Partitions are the original "premium" hunting bullet, designed back in 1946 by John Nosler to solve jacket/core separation problems he was experiencing with his 300 H&H. I hunt with Nosler Partitions and highly recommend them, they are an outstanding performing bullet. However, they have a fairly low BC, are expensive, and there are many other options nowadays as far as premium bullets go. If you want a guarantee of penetration, Partitions or Swift A-Frame bullets are hard to beat. For a premium bullet with high BC, you may want to try Hornady Interbonds, Nosler Accubonds, Swift Sciroccos, of Trophy Bear Claws.

cnjaxx · August 23, 2008, 02:12 PM

Roy Reali. I guess I kinda asked for that

mikenbarb · August 23, 2008, 02:40 PM

Cnjaxx, Your rite in my neck of the woods and I hunt there and also Wurtsboro Mntn. and the Big Indian.

Indians a BIG mountain and we pack it in for a week so the deer and bear season overlap each other. Now that I know where your hunting, I would go with the Partitions, Accubonds, Bear Claws or just good ol' Remington Core-Lokt( I still love my Grand Slams). Their a good tough bullet and hold together well. The shots we are limited to up where I hunt is around 150yds and most are under 100yds.

roy reali · August 23, 2008, 07:49 PM

You might be one fellow I might want to shoot with. You have a rare quality, espically around here, a sense of humor!

HiBC · August 23, 2008, 08:02 PM

+1 to scorch.

If you are looking at elk or moose and you wish to ensure penetration,My confidence is in the partition.
There is a BC compromise.As scorch said,the other bullets retain velocity.The term "bonded" is a good thing.
Without bonding,boattails have less cylindrical length to hold onto the cores,and are more prone to jacket shedding than flat base bullets.
So long as rifling twist is appropriate,most all modern bullets will deliver very good accuracy in most rifles.Noslers of any sort have always shot very well for me.

August 23, 2008, 06:47 AM	#1
cnjaxx Member Join Date: February 24, 2008 Location: Cowpens SC Posts: 79	Nosler Partitions Just picked up a Tikka 270 WSM, and was thinking of feeding it something special. I have been using HDY SST, and core locks for the 270s. I'm thinking about using Nosler Partitions for this gun. How do they fly, and do they give good terminal performance on deer, and black bear?

August 23, 2008, 07:15 AM	#2
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	Nosler Partition is a good preforming bullet, but nowadays all the brands of premium hunting bullets preform well. I would just use which ever one shot the best group in my rifle. __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)

August 23, 2008, 09:23 AM	#3
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Nosler Partitions are a great bullet for deer and bear. You have to see what bullet shoots best out of your gun because no two guns are exactly alike with ballistics. I do alot of deer and black bear hunting in NY and Pa. and tend to like the Speer Grand Slams and Partitions for both. Their both great accurate bullets but you will have to find a load your gun likes. I dont load for the 270 so I cant even make a recomendation on a starting point with it. Im sure others here have some good advise for the .270. Good luck with the new rifle. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 23, 2008, 10:29 AM	#5
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	How Do They Fly? The expanding gas from the burning of the gun powder propels the bullet forward.

August 23, 2008, 01:50 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Nosler Partitions are the original "premium" hunting bullet, designed back in 1946 by John Nosler to solve jacket/core separation problems he was experiencing with his 300 H&H. I hunt with Nosler Partitions and highly recommend them, they are an outstanding performing bullet. However, they have a fairly low BC, are expensive, and there are many other options nowadays as far as premium bullets go. If you want a guarantee of penetration, Partitions or Swift A-Frame bullets are hard to beat. For a premium bullet with high BC, you may want to try Hornady Interbonds, Nosler Accubonds, Swift Sciroccos, of Trophy Bear Claws. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 23, 2008, 09:29 AM	#4
cnjaxx Member Join Date: February 24, 2008 Location: Cowpens SC Posts: 79	Thanks fellas. Mikenbarb. I also hunted bear and deer up in NY around Unadilla, Mexico, Monticello, and other places. I'm sure we chewed some of the same dirt

August 23, 2008, 02:12 PM	#7
cnjaxx Member Join Date: February 24, 2008 Location: Cowpens SC Posts: 79	Roy Reali. I guess I kinda asked for that

August 23, 2008, 02:40 PM	#8
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Cnjaxx, Your rite in my neck of the woods and I hunt there and also Wurtsboro Mntn. and the Big Indian. Indians a BIG mountain and we pack it in for a week so the deer and bear season overlap each other. Now that I know where your hunting, I would go with the Partitions, Accubonds, Bear Claws or just good ol' Remington Core-Lokt( I still love my Grand Slams). Their a good tough bullet and hold together well. The shots we are limited to up where I hunt is around 150yds and most are under 100yds. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 23, 2008, 07:49 PM	#9
roy reali Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2005 Posts: 3,248	re:cnjaxx You might be one fellow I might want to shoot with. You have a rare quality, espically around here, a sense of humor!

August 23, 2008, 08:02 PM	#10
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	+1 to scorch. If you are looking at elk or moose and you wish to ensure penetration,My confidence is in the partition. There is a BC compromise.As scorch said,the other bullets retain velocity.The term "bonded" is a good thing. Without bonding,boattails have less cylindrical length to hold onto the cores,and are more prone to jacket shedding than flat base bullets. So long as rifling twist is appropriate,most all modern bullets will deliver very good accuracy in most rifles.Noslers of any sort have always shot very well for me.