[M.T. Pockets]

I've shot the Federal loads with Nosler bullets for 10 years in .300 Win Mag. Both 180 and 200 grain. Either round shoots as well as any factory round I've ever tried, I'd have to say the 180's shoot the smallest group of any round I've put through this rifle.

As for performance, I think the good old Nosler partition is an excellent all around choice. There are bullets that expand more violently, and there are bullets that hold together and penetrate more, but for just plain killing animals I think it is still the benchmark bullet that others compre themselves to. Mr. Nosler was ahead of his time.

I wouldn't worry too much about not expanding enough, the front part actually seems to open up pretty easily, even at close range on deer. The rear end will keep on going after the front end has lost a lot of it's original weight and usually out the other side. I have seen the rear portion seperate before if it hits something hard, and I'd rather it not since I like exit wounds. I also have to say that it really wrecked what it hit while it was breaking up, because I was quartering an elk at the time. I've used other premium bullets (Failsafes, Barnes-X, Trophy Bonded Bear Claws) and I can't say that I've noticed any better overall performance. I think that .270 round with 150 Noslers would be an excellent all around choice for that rifle. Devestating on deer and I wouldn't hesitate to take it elk, black bear or moose hunting. This is coming from a guy that shoots a .300 Win. Mag for everything on hooves. Good luck with that round.