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Well, the wait is almost over for my new .45 Rem Ultimate Conversion. The rifle will have a new Brux 28" barrel with a 1:20 twist, a two stage Timney trigger, a Leupold VX-5 HD 4-20x52, plus the original Rem 700 receiver and stock. And I believe the ASG Ignition system will be the one installed. Now, I have been combing the threads here, and at Doug's and Hank's smokeless forums looking for various load combinations/recommendations. I have the following powders: IMR4198, H322, and N120. As for .452 bullets I have the following in 300gr: Fury Bonded, Hornady XTP Magnum, Speer Deep Curl. I have had a Savage ML II for a number of years, but now that I am going bullet to bore, a smaller diameter bullet, and a barrel that will handle a stiffer charge I would like your input on your most accurate/impact loads for deer anywhere from 30-300 yards+. I can tell you that I will be staying away from Parker bullets based upon my experience with them, and how their terminal performance is not what I'm looking for. I am open to any other bullets that you might suggest. I have heard very good things about the Pittmans as well. I would like to stick to the powders that I have listed above however. My builder suggested 80grns of H322 wit the Furys that I have, and that is probably where I will start. Ideally, I would like to see a good wound channel without it looking like a bomb went off. Over the years the 300gr Barnes Originals that I used with my Savage and my Rem Ultimate were tack drivers, but I am guessing they never really mushroomed well because they didn't usually leave the best blood trails. But they were exceptionally accurate and did the job. And before that I always used Powerbelts with my CVA's and round balls with more traditional muzzleloaders. Let me know what your starting/max charge would be with the powders I have listed and any 275/300gr bullets. Thank you all very much for any info you are willing to provide.
