Accubond bullet results

[redrabbit]

I recovered the Accubond bullet from my bull elk. The 200 grainer was shot out of a 300 WSM @ 2800 fps and penetrated the elk 155 yards away. It entered through the rear of the shoulder muscle, clipped a rib, broke an offside rib, went through the offside shoulder muscle(no bone was hit in either shoulder), put a pencil-sized hole through the far hide and lodged under the hide. The recoverd bullet weighed 140 grains (70% retention) and mushroomed to 0.55"

From what I've read, the Accubonds were designed to perform more like Partitions and not expand as much as the Sciroccos or Interbonds. I am pleased with its accuracy( my best group was 4 shots into 0.38") and performance as the bull only went 50 yards.

Considering some recent discussion on Sciroccos and Accubonds, I thought I'd relate my recent experience.

Doug/Red Rabbit

 

[bearskull]

thanks for reporting.ive been thinking about trying those.

 

[studpile]

Thanks for the info..I have been using 165gr "Partitions" out of my 300RUM with very good results but want to load some Accubonds soon.

 

[redrabbit]

The Midway website lists the Nosler Accubond 30 cal in 180 grains with an expected availability of 12/5. This should be great for muley medicine. Also a 140gr in 7mm.