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new hunting bullet ?
« on: August 03, 2019, 03:28:20 PM »
i currently use hornady interlock in my 165s in my 06  looking to try something new suggestions ?

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2019, 04:20:05 PM »
I like Barnes TTSX, either 150 or 165 grain in the 30/06.

165 grain Nosler Accubond is another good choice.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2019, 04:44:25 PM »
What do you want to gain from a different bullet?
Nature. It's cheaper than therapy.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2019, 05:02:16 PM »
accuracy plus something with good preformance on deer/elk  something that would retain its weight 

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2019, 05:07:01 PM »
Barnes LRX

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2019, 05:24:48 PM »
Barnes bullets, the Hornady GMX, and Nosler E-tips will all retain most of their weight. Accuracy is a factor of many variables. With the right load, rifle, and shooter Interlocks can be very accurate. Conversely, a Barnes bullet can shoot poorly with the wrong load or rifle. Every gun has different likes and dislikes when it comes to ammunition.
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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2019, 05:31:29 PM »
I'm a huge fan of the accubond.
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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2019, 06:48:21 PM »
Barnes bullets, the Hornady GMX, and Nosler E-tips will all retain most of their weight. Accuracy is a factor of many variables. With the right load, rifle, and shooter Interlocks can be very accurate. Conversely, a Barnes bullet can shoot poorly with the wrong load or rifle. Every gun has different likes and dislikes when it comes to ammunition.

i know im just looking to do some testing this summer  just curious for some ideas   

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2019, 06:49:48 PM »
I'm a huge fan of the accubond.

have you tried the LR version yet   if so how did it work

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2019, 08:19:26 PM »
I'm a huge fan of the accubond.

have you tried the LR version yet   if so how did it work

They shoot great out of my 7mm Remington mag. 168 gr nosler ABLR with 64.3 grains rl22 at .5".
I have dropped 2 elk and a caribou with no issues. Yet to have a bullet recovery though. Exit wounds have been 3x the size of the entry.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2019, 08:28:33 PM »
I'm a huge fan of the accubond.

have you tried the LR version yet   if so how did it work

They shoot great out of my 7mm Remington mag. 168 gr nosler ABLR with 64.3 grains rl22 at .5".
I have dropped 2 elk and a caribou with no issues. Yet to have a bullet recovery though. Exit wounds have been 3x the size of the entry.
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168gr ABLR is all I shoot in my 7mmRM anymore.  Even got the custom turret specific to that ammo for my scope.  They perform well on game at both close range and long range.     

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2019, 10:25:55 PM »
Nosler Accubonds. They stay together and will put down anything you hit with them. You won’t be disappointed.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2019, 10:36:42 PM »
I like Accubonds for a lead core bullet and Hammer Bullets for solid coppers. I’ve always had good luck with Barnes bullets too, but the Hammers have all shot better for me.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2019, 08:43:15 AM »
Like said accubonds. The LRAB’s do not have good weight retention at all.

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Re: new hunting bullet ?
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2019, 09:19:30 AM »
i kinda think i narrowed down my search to  nosler either partition or accubond  or sierra tipped game kings

 


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