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Old 08-25-2008 | 08:02 PM
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txhunter58
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Default RE: Accubonds for Elk?

I agree, you should be fine. Here is a link: http://www.nosler.com/?p=3&bullet=5

Nosler partititions have a great track record, so that is probably why they gave them the edge. However, if the accubonds retain 60-70% of their weight, that is probably what the partition does. Most of the animals I have recovered partitions from, the entire frontal area is gone and look similar to the picture of the accubond.

The advantage of the newer generation bullets is that they expand on the front, and don't lose that expansion. Something that might also be a slight advantage. If you look at a TSX bullet, the recovered bullet still has a bigger front on it, compared to the picture above of the accubond that sheds it front: http://www.barnesbullets.com/

If I had a bull of a lifetime in front of me, I would feel confident with the accubond, but with a choice, I would pick the TSX or trophy bonded tip.

That said, if I was shooting a 1" group with the accubond, and a 3 inch group with the others, I would pick the accubond in a heartbeat.
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