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<blockquote data-quote="planetwaves" data-source="post: 1002844" data-attributes="member: 84697"><p>Below you will see Nosler's description of the Accubond LR. They call it a bonded core bullet and claim that it will expand rapidly but retain weight for deep penetration (sounds almost like the description of a partition but with better BC). The reason I chose it is primarily because we were in the midst of an ammo shortage, I had just purchased a new 300 Win Mag (Ruger Magnum Hunter Rifle, topped with a Nikon Monarch 3 4-16X50 with BDC) and would not have enough time to acquire the dies, powder (very limited availability) and put in the range time to work up a good load before my upcoming early August elk hunt. I broke in the rifle barrel with 4 boxes of cheap Rem Corelokt 180gr, which did not group well in my rifle and is known to be inconsistent box to box and lot to lot. Most premium factory ammo was either unavailable or only a box or two showed up every couple of weeks. I noticed that this new ammo from Nosler had just arrived (trophy grade with 190gr ABLR) and Sportsman's Warehouse had quite a bit in stock. They did not have anything in Accubond or Partitions. The only other ammo that was available in quantity was either the usual very cheapest Rem, Win, Fed and then Hornady Superformance 180 gr SST, which I was concerned would be too fragile for elk, especially at the Superformance velocity. </p><p></p><p>I read about the new Nosler offering and it looked like a good prospect. I purchased a box, went to the range and it grouped really well out of my rifle at 100 and 200 yards. In fact, in my rifle it groups better at 200 yards than at 100, which I found interesting. So I purchased 6 more boxes and practiced with it in different positions and at different ranges. It does shoot well. Then I tried it on elk with the result I described in an earlier post. I had a box and a half left over and have been using it for fouling shots as I work up a load with real Accubonds. 73gr H4831sc, Win LRM primers, 180gr Accubond looks to be the optimum for my rifle. That is what I will use for future elk, black bear, or moose (moose is on my bucket list).</p><p></p><p>I have a 270 Win that I use for deer (34 year old Ruger M77, with an old Leupold Vari X II 2-7X42). 130 gr Hornady Interlocks, 59gr H4831sc and CCI LR primers is a good deer load in my rifle.</p><p></p><p>By the way, my hunting partner used the Hornady Superformance 180 gr SST. He shot a large cow elk (the lead herd cow) at about 60 yards. A lung shot that was a complete pass through. small entrance wound, liquified the lungs and an exit hole the size of a golf ball. The elk walked a few yards and collapsed. No significant meat damage. I paid half again as much for the Nosler ABLR ammo. Oh well, lesson learned. Tried something new. Didn't work for me. Back to basics.</p><p></p><p></p><p>AccuBond® Long Range Bullet (from the Nosler web site)</p><p></p><p>Nosler, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their new line of AccuBond® Long Range bullets. Developed through a combination of bullet manufacturing techniques that are unique to Nosler, the design of the AccuBond®-LR allows for the highest B.C. possible in a bullet of the same caliber and weight. Designed with an optimum performance window ranging from 3,200fps to 1,300fps, the unique tapered jacket geometry and proprietary bonding process of the AccuBond®-LR allow it to expand rapidly for effective energy transfer and significant tissue damage while retaining sufficient weight to ensure deep penetration into the vitals. The AccuBond® bonding process allows the AccuBond®-LR to perform reliably on game throughout the entire velocity range, eliminating the problem of being "too close" often encountered with other high-B.C. bullets. The high-performance boat-tail, long ogive, and polymer tip combine to make the AccuBond®-LR the sleekest, flattest- shooting, bonded, hunting bullet ever created. The ogive of the AccuBond®-LR is designed to provide excellent accuracy in a wide variety of firearms without the necessity of being loaded close to or in contact with the lands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="planetwaves, post: 1002844, member: 84697"] Below you will see Nosler's description of the Accubond LR. They call it a bonded core bullet and claim that it will expand rapidly but retain weight for deep penetration (sounds almost like the description of a partition but with better BC). The reason I chose it is primarily because we were in the midst of an ammo shortage, I had just purchased a new 300 Win Mag (Ruger Magnum Hunter Rifle, topped with a Nikon Monarch 3 4-16X50 with BDC) and would not have enough time to acquire the dies, powder (very limited availability) and put in the range time to work up a good load before my upcoming early August elk hunt. I broke in the rifle barrel with 4 boxes of cheap Rem Corelokt 180gr, which did not group well in my rifle and is known to be inconsistent box to box and lot to lot. Most premium factory ammo was either unavailable or only a box or two showed up every couple of weeks. I noticed that this new ammo from Nosler had just arrived (trophy grade with 190gr ABLR) and Sportsman's Warehouse had quite a bit in stock. They did not have anything in Accubond or Partitions. The only other ammo that was available in quantity was either the usual very cheapest Rem, Win, Fed and then Hornady Superformance 180 gr SST, which I was concerned would be too fragile for elk, especially at the Superformance velocity. I read about the new Nosler offering and it looked like a good prospect. I purchased a box, went to the range and it grouped really well out of my rifle at 100 and 200 yards. In fact, in my rifle it groups better at 200 yards than at 100, which I found interesting. So I purchased 6 more boxes and practiced with it in different positions and at different ranges. It does shoot well. Then I tried it on elk with the result I described in an earlier post. I had a box and a half left over and have been using it for fouling shots as I work up a load with real Accubonds. 73gr H4831sc, Win LRM primers, 180gr Accubond looks to be the optimum for my rifle. That is what I will use for future elk, black bear, or moose (moose is on my bucket list). I have a 270 Win that I use for deer (34 year old Ruger M77, with an old Leupold Vari X II 2-7X42). 130 gr Hornady Interlocks, 59gr H4831sc and CCI LR primers is a good deer load in my rifle. By the way, my hunting partner used the Hornady Superformance 180 gr SST. He shot a large cow elk (the lead herd cow) at about 60 yards. A lung shot that was a complete pass through. small entrance wound, liquified the lungs and an exit hole the size of a golf ball. The elk walked a few yards and collapsed. No significant meat damage. I paid half again as much for the Nosler ABLR ammo. Oh well, lesson learned. Tried something new. Didn't work for me. Back to basics. AccuBond® Long Range Bullet (from the Nosler web site) Nosler, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of their new line of AccuBond® Long Range bullets. Developed through a combination of bullet manufacturing techniques that are unique to Nosler, the design of the AccuBond®-LR allows for the highest B.C. possible in a bullet of the same caliber and weight. Designed with an optimum performance window ranging from 3,200fps to 1,300fps, the unique tapered jacket geometry and proprietary bonding process of the AccuBond®-LR allow it to expand rapidly for effective energy transfer and significant tissue damage while retaining sufficient weight to ensure deep penetration into the vitals. The AccuBond® bonding process allows the AccuBond®-LR to perform reliably on game throughout the entire velocity range, eliminating the problem of being “too close” often encountered with other high-B.C. bullets. The high-performance boat-tail, long ogive, and polymer tip combine to make the AccuBond®-LR the sleekest, flattest- shooting, bonded, hunting bullet ever created. The ogive of the AccuBond®-LR is designed to provide excellent accuracy in a wide variety of firearms without the necessity of being loaded close to or in contact with the lands. [/QUOTE]
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