"Just got Nosler's 2003 press release and they are introducing a new line, called AccuBond, which appear to be bonded-core Ballistic Tips. The first ones will be 140 .270, 160 7mm, 200 .30, 225 .338 and 260 .375. It also appears that the 260 .375 Ballistic Tip has been dropped in favor of the new bullet, as it doesn't appear in their latest catalog/poster.
The new bullet features the same gilding metal jacket Nosler uses on all BT's and Partitions. Most bonded-core bullets (Swift,Trophy Bonded, Kodiak, Norma Oryx, Bitterroot, etc.) use copper jackets which, as we all know, can really foul some bores. "
I like the Scirroco, the only problem with them and the "LoudenBoomers" is they aren't heavy enough (pure copper jacket is soft and needs to be really thick so a heavier bullet would be extremely long).
A 200 30 cal bullet with a BC in the .560-.570 range with a bonded core would be awesome! I might even stop using MatchKings!
Did he say when this bullet should come to market?
Posts: 920 | Location: Mukilteo, WA | Registered: 29 November 2001
If they begin producing a 140gr in 7mm and a 180gr in .308" I will be testing them.I hope that they maintain the accuracy of the current ballistic tips.
Posts: 3104 | Location: alberta,canada | Registered: 28 January 2002
Didn't Norma make a triple layer jacket material years ago? It had the cupronickle/gilding metal on both sides with a mild steel in the center to form the jacket and the usual lead core. Would this not be just about idea for hard hitting deep penetraition? Jim
Posts: 6173 | Location: Richmond, Virginia | Registered: 17 September 2000
Is it just me or does anyone else wish they still made the old SB line? I really liked those bullets and have never found anything that shot better in my .270 than the old 130 grain solid base bullets.
Posts: 457 | Location: Kentucky | Registered: 25 February 2002
quote:Originally posted by Brian M: Straight from John Barness-
"Just got Nosler's 2003 press release and they are introducing a new line, called AccuBond, which appear to be bonded-core Ballistic Tips. The first ones will be 140 .270, 160 7mm, 200 .30, 225 .338 and 260 .375. It also appears that the 260 .375 Ballistic Tip has been dropped in favor of the new bullet, as it doesn't appear in their latest catalog/poster.
I love the soon-to-be old bullet, so I'm REALLY going to enjoy the new one!
Thanks for this post.
Russ
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
I guess they will just as good as any other nosler bullet. I wonder when they will be avilable in the remote socialist country Sweden?
I would like to see a 180 grainer in 308. I hope the price is not too high compared to the good old ballistic tip. I hope they don't drop the old lines.
Nowerdays it's getting hard to find a bullets which is soft and expands easy in lower velocity.
quote:Originally posted by stubblejumper: If they begin producing a 140gr in 7mm and a 180gr in .308" I will be testing them.I hope that they maintain the accuracy of the current ballistic tips.
Same for me, on the 7mm. I shoot 139-grain SSTs out of my .280 AI and I'd love to try some of these new bullets if they came out with a 140-grainer 7mm.
Russ
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
quote:Originally posted by Kentucky Nimrod: Is it just me or does anyone else wish they still made the old SB line? I really liked those bullets and have never found anything that shot better in my .270 than the old 130 grain solid base bullets.
No, Kaintuck, it's not just you. The original solid base was the very best performer in several of my guns. I happen to have scrounged together a supply for my .270 and .243 to last a couple of decades on whitetails. I watch the various on-line auctions for the old Nosler Solid Base bullets, and when they do come up, there's always a spirited bidding competition for them. Looks like you an' me ain't the only ones.
By the way, those original Zippedos in .224 and 6mm were dandy's also.
Posts: 13236 | Location: Henly, TX, USA | Registered: 04 April 2001
Also read in the latest G & A new product magazine that Hornady will introduce bonded SST's next year. Be interesting to see where Hornady and Nosler price these new bullets.
Posts: 363 | Location: Madison Alabama | Registered: 31 July 2002
quote:Originally posted by rifleman1: Also read in the latest G & A new product magazine that Hornady will introduce bonded SST's next year. Be interesting to see where Hornady and Nosler price these new bullets.
GREAT news on the bonded SSTs. Yes, it will be VERY interesting to see where they price these suckers.
Thanks for posting about the Hornady slugs.
Russ
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
One wonders if the "new" Nosler Accubond, will be of a boattail construction like the BT. It could be more difficult to construct. I would like to see them make a BalTip Bonded Partition Boattail. Now that would be the ultimate bullet for accuracy, penetration, mushrooming and anti-defragmentation you could ever ask for. Good long range, and close in. I wonder why they haven't done something like that?
I was thinking instead of a partition bonded boattail, more of a trophy bonded boattail bullet. I think it would be easier to make at the factories. maybe even put a plastic tip on them.
I just got off the phone with Nosler. I was ordering some of the factory second/blemish bullets(they are on sale by the way) and I asked about the Accubond. The rumors are true. The bullets are supposed to be out at the first of the year. The bullet looks like a regular BT but it uses a heavier jacket that is bonded to the core. Jacket material is gilded metal not copper. This looks promising.
quote:Originally posted by Zeke: I just got off the phone with Nosler. The rumors are true. The bullets are supposed to be out at the first of the year. The bullet looks like a regular BT but it uses a heavier jacket that is bonded to the core. Jacket material is gilded metal not copper. This looks promising.
Stay Tuned ZM
I like it
I have been calling my relatives in U.S.A, I hope there is 10 boxes in the late christmas package for me This will be fun.
Zeke, If you continue to post such great news I will soon pur like my old cat
Has anyone tested the bonded core loct from remmington?
quote:Originally posted by Zeke: I just got off the phone with Nosler. I was ordering some of the factory second/blemish bullets (they are on sale by the way)....
Which ones did you get? I just called last week about .375-caliber blemishes and they were out.
Russ
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
quote:Originally posted by Turok: How much are the blemished ones? I wouldn't mind picking up a whack for my .338.
Turok
I don't know about getting them across the border to you but, from Oregon to Illinois, they're cheaper -- even with shipping -- than picking up the "good" ones locally.
It's always hit-and-miss, though, when you call. Sometimes they have what you want, sometimes they don't -- and sometimes, they just sold the last box of what you wanted three minutes ago.
Russ
Posts: 2982 | Location: Silvis, IL | Registered: 12 May 2001
Checked out Mid South Shooting supply and they are beginning to list the pricing for the new Accubond bullets from Nosler - although they are shown as back ordered - appears that they will sell for 25-30% less than the partitions and about the same amount more than the ballistic tips - 225 gr in 338 and 140 gr in 270 were the calibers I checked out. Nosler web site still does not show any news on these bullets.
Posts: 363 | Location: Madison Alabama | Registered: 31 July 2002
quote:Originally posted by JOHAN: [QUOTE]Originally posted by Zeke:
Has anyone tested the bonded core loct from remmington?
/ JOHAN
Johan:
I have tested the 180 gr Ultra Core Lokts on the range out of my 30-06, and I must say they were impressive. Velocity was 2721 fps, and groups were MOA.
I intend to field test them in May on Plains Game.
I'll report back how they perform.
Posts: 3991 | Location: Hudsonville MI USA | Registered: 08 June 2000
quote:Originally posted by Kentucky Nimrod: Is it just me or does anyone else wish they still made the old SB line? I really liked those bullets and have never found anything that shot better in my .270 than the old 130 grain solid base bullets.
My .270 shoots anything well, but the old 130gr Solidbase was the best deer bullet ever made!
Posts: 3097 | Location: Louisiana | Registered: 28 November 2001
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