ATTN: Nosler

[remingtonman_25_06]

We need a 7mm 175-180g regular AB! Something around at least a .600-.625 BC You make a 30 cal 200g AB and 338" 300g AB so it can be done...

The 175g ABLR is not it. They don't shoot 9 out of 10 rifles, and they don't expand as well as the regular ABs. Sure they have a high BC, but that doesn't matter when they don't shoot! They also fold up like a ball during expansion, unlike the regular AB that has a nicer wider frontal area.

The regular AB is so easy to tune and a much better hunting bullet. I've never had a rifle that wouldn't shoot them very very well. On the flip side, I've never had a rifle that would even shoot the ABLRs. They're a bullet I don't even think to shoot or try because of that. Gave up on them years ago.

That's all I want for Christmas, so let's make it happen! Sincerely every 7mm shooter who wants a great hunting bullet out to 800 yards.

 

[salmonchaser]

I’ve tried to get the ablr to shoot in 6.5, 7mm; 308 (in three different cartridges), 338. Gave up on all. Conversely I have good loads in all those with the regular AB.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

I’ve tried to get the ablr to shoot in 6.4, 7mm; 308(three different cartridges; 338. Gave up on all. Conversely I have good loads in all those with the regular AB.

Exactly my point! We are not the only ones! It's an anomaly when they actually do shoot from a rifle...For every 1 rifle that shoots them, there's at least 10 or 20 that don't. I don't see how that's productive for anyone.

Looks like I'll just be sticking with the Hornady 180g ELDMs until someone comes along with a better 175-180g hunting bullet with a .600+ BC. Since the ELDXs are not it either...

I do typically carry a few 160g partitions in my pocket just in case I need to go through the timber or brush for elk/bear, since ELDMs are not a close range bullet at all.

This is the best combo I can think of for now, since there is not 1 bullet that can do everything from muzzle to 1K. But a 175-180g AB would be pretty damn close!!

 

[FOTIS]

Been saying this for YEARS!!!!

The ONLY ABLR I ever got to shoot well was the 6.5mm 142 gr.

This was in a Ruger #1 264 Win mag. Not in any other 6.5mm rifle either. The only load, the only gun, the only diameter.

 

[Charlie-NY]

The concept behind the ABLR is good. But ........what we really need is a redesigned ABLR that is easier to tune. Maybe a hybrid ojive would do the trick.

 

[JD338]

I've had pretty good luck with the ABLRs in several calibers and weights.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

I’ve done well in my Mashburn and 6.5 PRC and one 270 Win shot the 150 ABLR real well but I agree, they’re fussy. I’ve done well and learned every typically like more hop into the rifling and when they shoot, they really shoot well. No complaints from point blank out to 600+ on elk and deer. In my Mashburn I’ve not found a better bullet at distance.

If you don’t like the ABLR the 170 grain Terminal Ascent has a lot of good going for it as well.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

Where can one find just the bullets to reload, that haven't been pulled? I'm not seeing them anywhere online. The only place I see them for sale is DRT and they're pulled. Not interested in pulled bullets.

 

[phil]

Sort em to the nearest thou, and they will group tight. Get them touching to .005 off, in there close.
People may say it’s not worth it, but how many shots are actually taken at animals ? I’m not going to use them for year round play.

The BTO variation within some boxes is pretty bad… last one I sorted was .008” using a Short Action Customs .284 insert in a Mitutoyo caliper.