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Nosler long range accubond 30 cal 190 gr - results?
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<blockquote data-quote="ehryk" data-source="post: 1006767" data-attributes="member: 29343"><p>Something I wonder about this bullet here, since it is billed as a long range bullet the front jacket has to be thinner and lead core have to be a tad softer. This would make for bad short range shots in spite of what is advertised. If it hits heavy bone at close range, it is going to totally break up. More than likely, the ABLRs may have a realistic short range of 200 - 300 yards.</p><p></p><p>Now with all that said, I pulled down a factory .300 WSM ABLR and found that the powder used is a VERY short cut extruded powder, possibly cut shorter than its diameter and weighing in at 65.7 grains (IMR 7828 SSC?). Also, the factory ABLR has a knurled bullet and is seated to 2.800 COAL. Yes, I know the powder can not be guessed at, but.... a run of Quickload not adjusting for case capacities, bullet length, boat tail dimensions or powder burn variances gave an estimated charge of 66.7 grains of IMR 7828 SSC to reach the advertised 2875 FPS. That's only one grain difference. It wouldn't be the first time a company used an off the shelf powder if it is indeed 7828 SSC, eh?</p><p></p><p>ETA: Oh yeah, also, there does appear to be a very mild crimp of the case mouth. I wonder if a very minor collet crimp, say 1 to 2 thou would be as effective here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ehryk, post: 1006767, member: 29343"] Something I wonder about this bullet here, since it is billed as a long range bullet the front jacket has to be thinner and lead core have to be a tad softer. This would make for bad short range shots in spite of what is advertised. If it hits heavy bone at close range, it is going to totally break up. More than likely, the ABLRs may have a realistic short range of 200 - 300 yards. Now with all that said, I pulled down a factory .300 WSM ABLR and found that the powder used is a VERY short cut extruded powder, possibly cut shorter than its diameter and weighing in at 65.7 grains (IMR 7828 SSC?). Also, the factory ABLR has a knurled bullet and is seated to 2.800 COAL. Yes, I know the powder can not be guessed at, but.... a run of Quickload not adjusting for case capacities, bullet length, boat tail dimensions or powder burn variances gave an estimated charge of 66.7 grains of IMR 7828 SSC to reach the advertised 2875 FPS. That's only one grain difference. It wouldn't be the first time a company used an off the shelf powder if it is indeed 7828 SSC, eh? ETA: Oh yeah, also, there does appear to be a very mild crimp of the case mouth. I wonder if a very minor collet crimp, say 1 to 2 thou would be as effective here. [/QUOTE]
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