Nosler Accubond

Alchemist said:

We are sitting at 1650 meters above sea level with less than 20 % humidity. The bullets were bought last weekend. Even so, I have 3 dehumidifying device in the Safe.
The corrosion looks to me like acid contamination as the polymer tip starts to deteriorate and the copper started oxydising. It was only opened yestarday still sealed in the plastic bag.
The pack was already exchanged today by my gunshop, Safari & Outdoor. Bullets will be sent for analysis.

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IvW said:

Certainly looks like some chemical corrosion.

I use 300 grain Accubonds in my 338 Lapua and they work great. Have also bought 300 grain 375's to try on PG as well as 160 grain 7 x 57mm.

I will have to check these as they have been sitting in my reloading room for a while now! Thanks for sharing.

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Saul said:

Have you hunted with them in your Lapua? I have always worried that they might not work great in such a powerful cartridge at anything other than long range, thereby completely ruling them out for hunting in Africa.

I would think that Barnes bullets would would better in the Lapua but Nosler does make great Lapua ammo.

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IvW said:

Muzzle velocity would be the determining factor here.

I have used the factory loaded 300 grain Accubonds(2650 fps advertized on the box) without any issues so far. They are supremely accurate out of my rifle. My rifle has a 30 1/2 inch barrel, weatherby Mark V action and stock and they chamber was cut with the intention of using the heavier bullets.

Shot 2 impala and a kudu bull so far and no issues. Through and through penetration and no sign of excessive meat damage or over expansion.(these animals were shot for meat).

I also use barnes 286 grain TSX.

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Alchemist said:

The local South African supplier - Safari and Outdoor - immediately replaced the whole pack. I reported it to Nosler and they asked for more pic's. Great service from both S&O and Nosler.
Thanks !

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