Bonded bullet accuracy?

[jonr]

What is considered to be the most consistantly accurate bonded bullet?
I have read extensive posts on the Hornady Interbond and the Nosler Accubond, but none really give stats on accuracy.

Thanks for the feedback!

Jonr

[longwinters]

I just read an article a while ago, for what it is worth, in Shooting Times comparing 6 bonded bullets.  All the bullets were 180 gn except the Hornady which was 165gn (cuz they don't make a 180 in 30cal).  The loads were identical: same powder, grain weight etc...which does not make for a true test of best accuracy.  But at 200 yards the Oryx was most accurate (2.20") and the Hornady least accurate (7.60").  The Nosler Accubond (2.30")  and Speer Trophy Bonded (2.80")  were pretty much in the middle and then followed the Scirocco at (3.20") and the A-Frame (4.70").

Like I said the test was not a true accuracy comparison since I would imagine that different powder/loads etc... could make some bullets more accurate and some less accurate.  All were shot out of the same rifle etc...

They also talked about the Barnes Triple-Shock X, although it is not a bonded bullet.  Accuracy at 200 yds was 2.40".

Long

[smoky]

I can tell you that I have taken two whitetails with the Scirocco in 7mm.  One at 30 feet (bullet recovered) and one at 85 yards (bullet not recovered).

The deer shot at 30 feet was facing me and the bullet struck the chest, ran the length of the deer and was lodged under the skin in one of the hind quarters.  It was a perfect mushroom and retained 91% percent of its weight.

The deer shot at 85 yards was a typical broadside shot with a good entrance and exit hole,  deer traveled about 20 yards.

So....my experience performance has been excellent on a limited basis with this particular bonded bullet.

Its downside is that its a long bullet and must be seated deep in short action like the 7-08 and 3-08.  Also, I can get it to shoot about 1" @ 100 yards in my 7 mag, but it is the most horrible thing I have ever tried in my 30-06 (150 grain).

My 2 Cents

Smoky

[Rmouleart]

Its hard to say, really depends on what gun your using, bullets react different to different barrels, even of the same type and brand, in saying this, try various bullets out and you will see one that will shine for the rifle you are working a load up for, now a days there is many good bullets to pick from. I tend to like the Hornadys due to good performance in the field, I also like noslers/speers grandslams/bearclaw/barnsX as well
Good luck on your findings. Aim small hit small. RAMbo.

[jackfish]

I worked up a 280 Remington Ackley Improved hunting load with 154 grain Hornady Interbonds driven 2950 fps that shoots five shots at 100 yards into .9".

Kills game too.

[Donna]

Jonr,

I agree with Iongwinters, it is not a very good test there are too many factors not taken into account. The main point for a bonded bullet is it’s terminal velocity characteristics due to its construction. On that regards, wall thickness not withstanding, all bonded bullets should perform quite satisfactorily. Unfortunately for you no one can say what bullet is the best in your rifle with you shooting it. This is where your load development strategy will come in handy. People will have very good results from non-bonded and bonded core bullets. The construction parameter is with a suitable jacket thickness the lead core is inserted into the jacket with a drop or two of a chemical. Then the lead is melted, the chemical cleans both the copper jacket and the lead, after cooling the lead is welded or soldered to the copper with a tensile strength greater than the lead itself. That is the basis of any bonded core bullet. After cooling the jacketed-lead core is processed like any other bullet.

I know that I’m not saying what you want to hear but no one can tell you what you want to hear but your rifle. Good shooting and hunting.

Donna