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02 December 2003, 19:04
GSP7
Nosler acubonds
What is the useage for the acubond?
Is it inbetween the balistic tip and partition?
Is it designed to hold together better at high velositys than the balistic tip?
03 December 2003, 02:56
POP
OK...The best way to describe it is a ballistic tip that ends up like a partition.

More analytically....

Like a ballistic tip:

It has a very high BC.
It is very accurate.
And the jacket is tapered to control expansion.

Unlike the Ballistic tip:

The jacket is heavilly tapered towards the bottom of the shank.
The lead is bonded to the jacket so there can not be any jacket~core separation.
The ballistic tip expands at 1400 fps the accubond expands at 1800 fps.

Like the partition:

Retains 60-70 % of its weight.
Both expand at 1800 fps.
They do not pancake like the Scirocco.
Both can be used on the same game (ie antelope to big bears)

Hope that cleared things up! [Smile]
03 December 2003, 16:39
GSP7
Thanks Pop.....
03 December 2003, 17:57
POP
quote:
Originally posted by GSP7:
Thanks Pop.....
I'm here for you man! [Big Grin]
04 December 2003, 09:17
fredj338
GSP, I've tested these in wetpack out of my .280. They penetrate almost as well as the NP w/ sim. weight retention & a bit more expansion. I would use this instead of a BT anyday.
04 December 2003, 13:53
Bogeyman
200gr. Accu-Bond .300RUM 250 yd. = 6x7 Elk. One shot drop with bullet entering uphill diagonal at bottom of last rib and bloodshot under front of off shoulder but not exiting. At 0 deg. F. and a long haul out I didn't do any digging for the bullet. This uphill shot would be tough on any bullet considering the path the bullet had to take, plenty of blood was coming from the nose in the few second the elk lived,(dropped in tracks), letting me assume the bullet traveled through the lungs. This was the only shot that was going to present itself and with confidence in the gun, bullet and ability, I made it without hesitation.
05 December 2003, 18:23
stone587
Just shot the 30-180 AB out of my WSM

.75 3 shot group

Anyone have a good load for a 180?????
06 December 2003, 04:27
BFaucett
quote:
Originally posted by stone587:
Just shot the 30-180 AB out of my WSM

.75 3 shot group

Anyone have a good load for a 180?????
I didn't think Nosler had a 180gr .30 cal. AccuBond out yet. ???

http://www.nosler.com/chartaccubond.html

-Bob F.
06 December 2003, 05:22
stone587
I got a copy of their new catalog and bought them at their store.

go to shootersproshop.com and see for yourself
06 December 2003, 05:32
BFaucett
Well I'll be! Good deal. Thank's for the info!

For everyone's info, here's the link:
http://www.shootersproshop.com/2ndsHeader.html

Nosler lists them as "New for '04". (.30 cal. 180gr AccuBond)

-Bob F.
06 December 2003, 07:15
dunny
Just heard the 7mm-140 AB should be here shortly. Is this a cruel joke or are they really making them???
06 December 2003, 08:15
POP
quote:
Originally posted by BFaucett:
quote:
Originally posted by stone587:
Just shot the 30-180 AB out of my WSM

.75 3 shot group

Anyone have a good load for a 180?????
I didn't think Nosler had a 180gr .30 cal. AccuBond out yet. ???

http://www.nosler.com/chartaccubond.html

-Bob F.
www.midwayusa.com

do a search they are there as are the 140 gr 7mm Accubond
06 December 2003, 08:16
POP
quote:
Originally posted by dunny:
Just heard the 7mm-140 AB should be here shortly. Is this a cruel joke or are they really making them???
Here you go.. Read the thread I called nosler.... http://www.nookhill.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=010452#000008
06 December 2003, 08:17
POP
quote:
Originally posted by stone587:
Just shot the 30-180 AB out of my WSM

.75 3 shot group

Anyone have a good load for a 180?????
Velocity???
06 December 2003, 10:07
dunny
Thanks for the info, I guess it is true!! Do you know for sure when they are shipping? I have an STW that loves 140's.
06 December 2003, 11:40
POP
Go to midways site and they have a "Remind me" button on the listed item when it is out of stock or coming soon. They will e-mail you the day they get it!

[ 12-06-2003, 02:41: Message edited by: POP ]