Accubond bullets problems.................

[Catahoula]

Hey Guys, I load the 200 grain Accubond in my Remington 700 30-06. They shoot little tiny holes at 100 & the rifle is set up for a 600 yard hunting.
The other day I took off on a 6 mile hike looking for black bears & had about 8 loaded cartridges in my pocket. When I got back to my truck, 4 of the bullets had the tips broken off.
Has anyone else had this happen??
They charge a premium price for those bullets & even though they are accurate & perform well, this is unacceptable. I emailed Nosler & told them I was done buying Accubonds until they have more durable tips. Have not heard a thing from them.
Let me know what your opinions are,
Thanks, Kirk

 

[can1010]

that has been a problem for years. I use to get broken tips in new boxes. nosler did replace them but it was years ago

 

[jjmp]

Yeah I wonder where the quality control goes when their running production at lite speed! Lots n lots of mistakes in production since Big John SN , has passed on to the great hunting fields . Their sure Proud & and getting Prouder on their prices , thankfully we have more Options !!!

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I always say "go tipless". Can't beat hunting tipless.

Steve

 

[FEENIX]

I always say "go tipless". Can't beat hunting tipless.

Steve

Is that like saying going "nekkid"!

 

[Georgiashooter]

I had a box of accubonds about 10 years ago or more, and 25% of the tips were either broken off or deteriorated in appearance. That was my first and last box.

 

[HARPERC]

I used the 200 in my .30's and generally was happy.

However, broken tips from the box to the shot is a reality in all their calibers.

Then there is the question whether they survive the trip down range.

 

[elkaholic]

I tried them years ago for long range elk hunting . I had a 300 rum with a 30" barrel and was running them at 3350' I shot an elk at 1025 yards 3 times and recovered one bullet that was a quartering away shot after punching 2 holes through the ribs. The bullet had the tip missing with only slight deforming of the jacket (still 30 caliber). I never used them again although I think they would have been fine at 700-800 yards.

 

[codyadams]

Have not heard of this, however I have only used two boxes of Nosler hunting bullets, some 30 cal 168 ballistic tips on moose out of a .308 starting at 2675 fps. They performed well, but Nosler just hasn't impressed me much when it comes to long range hunting bullets.

 

[shphtr]

I don't carry loaded cartridges loose in my in my pocket when hunting.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I have had nothing but excellent results with Accubonds in a variety of diameters & weights. They have been easy to tune for accuracy and their terminal performance is as advertised.
However, my buddy bought some 200gr Accubonds for a .338. Several of the tips broke off while loading. Some of the heads looked corroded.
I called Nosler and gave them the numbers off the boxes. He said the bullet were made many years prior but shouldn't have those problems anyway. Replacement bullets were sent out free of charge.

 

[elkaholic]

I have had nothing but excellent results with Accubonds in a variety of diameters & weights. They have been easy to tune for accuracy and their terminal performance is as advertised.
However, my buddy bought some 200gr Accubonds for a .338. Several of the tips broke off while loading. Some of the heads looked corroded.
I called Nosler and gave them the numbers off the boxes. He said the bullet were made many years prior but shouldn't have those problems anyway. Replacement bullets were sent out free of charge.

The acid from the bonding process is VERY corrosive! I had that trouble when making bonded bullets if I didn't get it neutalized well. I can't imagine it doing your rifles throat much good in wet hunting conditions!.....rich

 

[ShtrRdy]

Oh boy, that doesn't sound good. I switched to this bullet a couple years ago. Haven't had a problem yet but I don't need a problem.

 

[elkaholic]

Oh boy, that doesn't sound good. I switched to this bullet a couple years ago. Haven't had a problem yet but I don't need a problem.

I think they likely have a different bonding process now.