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500m BC test of the new .30 180gr Norma Bondstrike
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<blockquote data-quote="jamiebolseth" data-source="post: 1765028" data-attributes="member: 88495"><p>Great video. I just bought a few of these bullets to play with in a 300 WSM. I have been shooting the 178 ELDx (which ABM says has a G1 BC of .555). I have lots of data on the 178 ELDx and know the ABM G1 BC value of .555 to be accurate. I took a picture side by side with the 178 ELDx and it fits with the picture of the other bullets you had in the video. The 178 ELDx clearly has a longer, pointier nose. So the Bondstrike "looks" like it would have a BC notably lower that the ELDx's .555.</p><p></p><p>Based on the "eye test" and your shooting data I believe your G1 estimate of around .530 is probably very close. I will shoot a few to verify when I get the right weather.</p><p></p><p>The Bondstrike is still potentially a good contender for a good hunting bullet as it would compare favorably to the 180 grain Accubond with a G1 BC of around .485. Obviously the ELDx will be more ballistically efficient, but it's not bonded.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jamiebolseth, post: 1765028, member: 88495"] Great video. I just bought a few of these bullets to play with in a 300 WSM. I have been shooting the 178 ELDx (which ABM says has a G1 BC of .555). I have lots of data on the 178 ELDx and know the ABM G1 BC value of .555 to be accurate. I took a picture side by side with the 178 ELDx and it fits with the picture of the other bullets you had in the video. The 178 ELDx clearly has a longer, pointier nose. So the Bondstrike "looks" like it would have a BC notably lower that the ELDx's .555. Based on the "eye test" and your shooting data I believe your G1 estimate of around .530 is probably very close. I will shoot a few to verify when I get the right weather. The Bondstrike is still potentially a good contender for a good hunting bullet as it would compare favorably to the 180 grain Accubond with a G1 BC of around .485. Obviously the ELDx will be more ballistically efficient, but it's not bonded. [/QUOTE]
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