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Why Doesn't Berger make a Bonded Bullet??
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<blockquote data-quote="Jumpalot" data-source="post: 1758011" data-attributes="member: 4867"><p>I thought the target bullets had the thicker jacket to withstand the heat from shooting long strings during competition. That may have changed in the last few years though. </p><p>I went the route of shooting bonded bullets. I've shot Interbonds, Accubonds, Sciroccos and Trophy Bonded Bear Claws. I didn't like the performance from any except the Accubonds. Sure, I got two holes but usually ended up having to put anther round (or two) into them or tracking them for awhile. The Accubonds performed pretty well every time I used them. I shoot Berger's in everything now. I haven't needed a second shot yet (knock on wood). Not sure I'd be interested in a bonded Berger.</p><p></p><p>This is from the Berger site FAQ:</p><p></p><p>"Can I use my Target bullets for Hunting?</p><p>We do not recommend that you use Target bullets for hunting. The wound channel with a Target bullet is narrow compared to the wound channel of a Hunting bullet. The wider wound channel produced by the Hunting bullet is more likely to impact vital organs if the shot placement is not ideal."</p><p></p><p>and</p><p></p><p>"What is the difference between your bullet types? (Target/Tactical/Varmint/Hunting)?</p><p>Our Target and Tactical bullets are designed with thicker jackets that withstand more stress before bullet degradation occurs. A target or tactical shooter generally fires multiple rounds in a row, causing the barrel to heat up and more stress on bullet. To keep performance high, we give these bullets thicker jackets.</p><p></p><p>Our Varmint and Hunting bullets have slightly thinner jackets. This means that the bullet will expand more effectively, creating a large wound cavity that devastates the animal using hydrostatic shock. Hunters generally shoot 1-3 bullets at a time, so bullet degradation is not as much of a concern as expansion."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jumpalot, post: 1758011, member: 4867"] I thought the target bullets had the thicker jacket to withstand the heat from shooting long strings during competition. That may have changed in the last few years though. I went the route of shooting bonded bullets. I've shot Interbonds, Accubonds, Sciroccos and Trophy Bonded Bear Claws. I didn't like the performance from any except the Accubonds. Sure, I got two holes but usually ended up having to put anther round (or two) into them or tracking them for awhile. The Accubonds performed pretty well every time I used them. I shoot Berger's in everything now. I haven't needed a second shot yet (knock on wood). Not sure I'd be interested in a bonded Berger. This is from the Berger site FAQ: "Can I use my Target bullets for Hunting? We do not recommend that you use Target bullets for hunting. The wound channel with a Target bullet is narrow compared to the wound channel of a Hunting bullet. The wider wound channel produced by the Hunting bullet is more likely to impact vital organs if the shot placement is not ideal." and "What is the difference between your bullet types? (Target/Tactical/Varmint/Hunting)? Our Target and Tactical bullets are designed with thicker jackets that withstand more stress before bullet degradation occurs. A target or tactical shooter generally fires multiple rounds in a row, causing the barrel to heat up and more stress on bullet. To keep performance high, we give these bullets thicker jackets. Our Varmint and Hunting bullets have slightly thinner jackets. This means that the bullet will expand more effectively, creating a large wound cavity that devastates the animal using hydrostatic shock. Hunters generally shoot 1-3 bullets at a time, so bullet degradation is not as much of a concern as expansion." [/QUOTE]
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