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225 Accubond vs Elk Report
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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 806142" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>Cohunter14, was reading my mind and is correct. These bullet discussions have gotten to the point where many of us are tired of reading them, especially unsupported results. I happen to be of the belief that there is no perfect bullet for all situations. But that some work better than others. It is my opinion that most results in bullet performance is controlled by distance used, or better stated as impact velocity. I too am a fan of the Accubonds, that is, for use where I feel they shine. I still have a rifle that is near and dear to me with an Accubond load. That rifle is not one of my long range rigs though. For my long range rigs I look for best performance at my longest distances I will shoot. So this means accuracy, consistency and the ability to open up at slowed velocities. Then I look at how they will work up close. I don't look as hard at shortcomings up close. Lets face it, it is more important to me they do a better job where my placement may not be as good from field conditions like wind and other drifts, where the game could have a 1/2 mile plus head start, and finding the blood trail could take a while. </p><p> </p><p>So when I read your post, and from my own experiences with them, I got the feeling you were referring to what you have seen at distances that some would consider "up close". I thought I would ask and that criteria could be added so people would know how and at what distance you base your opinion of them.</p><p> </p><p>Bullets get labeled as "great" or my favorite " Premium Hunting Bullets" or " Target Bullets" . The fact is any bullet will kill effectively when placed reasonably well. Last season we took 19 big game animals at all distances with a bullet labeled as a " Target Bullet" This was with one rifle and the same lot of bullets, several shooters. I trusted this bullet to make my longest one shot kill on an antelope at 1285 yards. That was right after I took one from the heard with a cold bore shot at 1005 yards. I also trusted this bullet to take my biggest Bull elk I have ever sighted on at 636 yards. We continued to use this bullet for the taking of many elk from 200 to 800 yards. Many antelope and deer as well. All one shot kills, not one needed any tracking. I think I will label this bullet as a " Premium Killing Bullet"<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>Thanks for your reply.</p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 806142, member: 7503"] Cohunter14, was reading my mind and is correct. These bullet discussions have gotten to the point where many of us are tired of reading them, especially unsupported results. I happen to be of the belief that there is no perfect bullet for all situations. But that some work better than others. It is my opinion that most results in bullet performance is controlled by distance used, or better stated as impact velocity. I too am a fan of the Accubonds, that is, for use where I feel they shine. I still have a rifle that is near and dear to me with an Accubond load. That rifle is not one of my long range rigs though. For my long range rigs I look for best performance at my longest distances I will shoot. So this means accuracy, consistency and the ability to open up at slowed velocities. Then I look at how they will work up close. I don't look as hard at shortcomings up close. Lets face it, it is more important to me they do a better job where my placement may not be as good from field conditions like wind and other drifts, where the game could have a 1/2 mile plus head start, and finding the blood trail could take a while. So when I read your post, and from my own experiences with them, I got the feeling you were referring to what you have seen at distances that some would consider "up close". I thought I would ask and that criteria could be added so people would know how and at what distance you base your opinion of them. Bullets get labeled as "great" or my favorite " Premium Hunting Bullets" or " Target Bullets" . The fact is any bullet will kill effectively when placed reasonably well. Last season we took 19 big game animals at all distances with a bullet labeled as a " Target Bullet" This was with one rifle and the same lot of bullets, several shooters. I trusted this bullet to make my longest one shot kill on an antelope at 1285 yards. That was right after I took one from the heard with a cold bore shot at 1005 yards. I also trusted this bullet to take my biggest Bull elk I have ever sighted on at 636 yards. We continued to use this bullet for the taking of many elk from 200 to 800 yards. Many antelope and deer as well. All one shot kills, not one needed any tracking. I think I will label this bullet as a " Premium Killing Bullet":) Thanks for your reply. Jeff [/QUOTE]
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