What is the difference between Nosler AccuBond and AccuBond long range?
What is the difference between AccuBond® Long Range and AccuBond®? Where the AccuBond® is designed to reliably expand at a minimum impact velocity of 1800 fps, the AccuBond® Long Range is designed to expand at a minimum impact velocity of 1300 fps.
How far off the lands is Nosler AccuBond long range?
These bullets have a smooth junction of their bearing surface to the ogive. This tangent ogive design provides good accuracy without the need to be at or near the lands. Often, ABLR’s actually prefer at least . 050” jump before making contact with the lands.
Which is better Nosler AccuBond or partition?
Partitions have better accuracy than Accubonds in my rifle. Both have worked well for me though in terms of expansion/knock down effect. I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either, just use what your rifle prefers.
What is the difference between the Nosler AccuBond?
Well-known member. The original Accubond has a thicker or stronger jacket. Designed to work well at closer ranges, if you will. Conversely the ABLR is designed to perform better as velocities start dropping off-and get there accurately.
How good is the Nosler AccuBond?
The AccuBond is accurate because the core is consistent and void free. It shoots flat because of the high ballistic coefficient, which is helped along by the pointy white tip. And it’s deadly because it perfectly balances expansion, erosion and penetration.
What is Nosler AccuBond?
AccuBond Bullets. Through an exclusive bonding process that eliminates voids in the bullet core, AccuBond® couples Nosler’s proven copper-alloy jacket with its special lead-alloy core. The result is a bullet that flies true, penetrates deep and retains its weight, without causing extensive barrel fouling.
Is the Nosler AccuBond good for elk?
Nosler® offers three bullets which we feel are suitable for elk given an adequate cartridge: the Partition®, AccuBond® and the E-Tip®. The Partition® is a time tested, bone-crushing elk bullet. The AccuBond® was designed to perform like a Partition® with the advantage of a higher B.C. for longer range hunting.
What is an AccuBond bullet?
Through an exclusive bonding process that eliminates voids in the bullet core, AccuBond® couples Nosler’s proven copper-alloy jacket with its special lead-alloy core. The result is a bullet that flies true, penetrates deep and retains its weight, without causing extensive barrel fouling.
Who makes the AccuBond bullet?
Nosler® Accubond
Nosler® Accubond® Bonded Core Bullets are truly the benchmark of bonded bullets! The Accubond bonding process completely marries a fully tapered, totally concentric, heavy copper-alloy jacket with a special lead alloy core.
Are AccuBond bullets good?
The AccuBond is generally a very accurate bullet. This is because the core is void free. AccuBond bullets also shoot very flat; they have a high ballistic coefficient for their weight, which is helped by a pointy white tip.
What does AccuBond mean?
Is the AccuBond a good elk bullet?
Accubonds or Partitions in my 30-06 and they both have performed perfectly on elk, deer, and antelope. Shoot the one your rifle likes the best In the 308 I think I would go with the 165 gr. bullet also. Decent velocity and good penetration could be expected.
How many FPS does the Nosler Accubond have?
Nosler claims the Accubond has reliable expansion down to 1800 fps, but I like to pad such claims to allow for the unexpected. Nosler’s solution to the lower impact velocities encountered at extended ranges is the AccuBond Long Range (ABLR) bullet introduced a few years ago.
What kind of bullets are in the Nosler Accubond?
Here is just a partial list of several one-shot kills I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing with the Nosler Accubond. ANIMAL DISTANCE CARTRIDGE BULLET WEIGHT Pronghorn Buck 416 yards 243 Winchester 90 grains Whitetail Doe 35 yards 257 Roberts 110 grains Mule Deer Buck 318 yards 264 Win Mag 130 grains Black Bear 130 yards 30 Rem AR 150 grains
Which is the best Nosler Bullet for long range?
The Nosler AccuBond LR surpasses our expectations and is the best bullet for long-range performance. As a bullet passes through a rifle barrel, it spins around the dimensional center. Much like a properly balanced tire, a well-balanced bullet will spin properly and smoothly.
Are there bullet fragments in the Accubond LR?
We felt and found no bullet fragments yet both lungs where jelly. The long nose of the AccuBond LR had expanded very quickly on soft tissue alone. Most game, large or small, from antelope to elk, have exits. This is where the AccuBond LR Shines!