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Quote: I have used Accubonds on lighter skinned game since mid-2000's.. they work great on smaller game OR if your velocity is lower on impact..I do NOT recommend them for high velocity cartridges with mv of 3150-3200 and above..I used 180AB in my 300RUM on my first trip to Zim in 2004--big mistake--exploded everything..reason, 1. most shots were 150 yards or less..2. my mv was 3370fps with that load.. The only bullet I have used out of my 280AI is the Accubond. they shoot extremely well.. in fact FACTORY Nosler loads group at 1/2" with my Lex Webernick rifle..so I don't even reload for it..use factory ammo.. Have used this bullet on numberous Ibex, Tur, Big Horn Sheep, and pronghorn antelope. ALL with excellent performance. On this Bezoar Ibex--the impact yardage was a bit over 430..performance was excellent..never penetrated out the opposite side..yet left hole about the side of a .50 piece... perfect .. have seen that performance time and again out of this gun/cal combo..so, yes, will keep using it. Where I find the Swift A-Frames shine is in the higher velocity calibers such as 7mmRUM, 300RUM, 338RUM, my .264 W Mag, 257 Weatherby, etc... weight retention for both the Swift Scirocco(70-80%) and the A-Frame which is around 90% or above, at least that is my experience on the ones I have recovered and weighed exceed the Noslers substantially. The Partition and Accubond's are more in the 50-60% range and that is IF the velocities are not super fast.. All good bullets in their proper applications .. Ripp |