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I ran some Nosler Accubond 160's through my 7x57 BRNO some years back. They shot reasonably well for a hunting bullet, but nothing special. I didn't use any on game. I ended up working up data with 165gr.(or 160gr.?) TSX at 2,700fps even. They were exceptionally accurate in that light rifle with that 'top' load by Brian Pierce - or was it John Barnsness - can't remember now? I do not have that data any longer however, as it went with the rifle to it's new owner.

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Personally I have mixed reviews on the accubonds..used them out of my 300RUM in 180grs on my first trip to Africa. 3370fps mv--they did not perform well on larger game..poor pentration and on the smaller stuff, really blew them up..I switched to 200GR A-Frames after that..they have worked great on everything I have shot over there and here..

I have used them in 140gr out of my 280AI..used them on a big horn sheep hunt..they worked good..slower mv and longer distance --same for my wife's 308 W..using 165 gr -they did the job on an elk a week or two ago..

For the higher speed rounds like RUM's, Weatherby's and such, the Swift Scirocco is a better bullet for holding up at those speeds..or Barnes Triple Shocks..have used them on elk, deer, bear, etc..all with good results..In my experience, despite Noslers claims, the accubonds do best with a rifle firing at 3100fps or less..

Ripp

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Edited by Ripp (07/11/14 08:15 AM)

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