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Accubonds for Sika's and Blackbucks?
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I am sighted in with my 30-06 with Federal premium 150gr Accubonds. I am planning to use these on sika deer and Blackbuck antelope.
Will the bullet still perform properly on this smaller sized game?
Am I OK using this bullet?
I hope I am cause i am dialed in with it.
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Probably. However, my preference would be a faster-opening bullet for these smaller game animals. The Accubond is made for larger, tougher game. I've had a couple of 180 gr .30's glide through wild hogs with little apparent expansion. In most guns, a 150 grain Ballistic Tip will shoot identically to its companion Accubond. I would go with the Ballistic Tip, or any conventional cup-and-core bullet for game this light.
 
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I think they should work just fine. Just remember bullet placement is most important.


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Thanks Guys,
I appreciate your advice.
For what its worth, I just call Nosler and they said the 150gr Accubond should work good for this application.
Thanks again,
W.Smiler
 
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How fast are you going to be pushing them?
 
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I shot this small Pennsylvania deer with a 140gr Accubond:



The bullet performed similar to what I would have expected from a Partition, which is to say superbly.
They should be an excellent choice for what you are hunting........................DJ


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I used a 130gr Acubond in my 264WM on Klipspringer, Grysbuck, Bushbuck & Vaalie this summer. All were DRT. Great bullet.


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Posts: 939 | Location: Roswell, NM | Registered: 02 December 2002Reply With Quote
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Yes I would say that those accubonds by nosler
are a fine bullet. I have my 338 RUM loaded with those accubonds. A friend of mine killed a large black bear with them.
 
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Here is what a 110gr Accubond did on a 170lb Sika from a 257 Weatherby at 226 yds:



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I have those Accubonds loaded for my 338 RUM and man they fly. Couldn't ask for some thing better as far as Volocity gos.
 
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