Okietrader
Beginner
- Jul 26, 2026
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Accubond problems
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Bruce Mc
Handloader
- Oct 26, 2005
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I've run into that problem numerous times but only with seconds. I sent Nosler an email with a photo and they gave me store credit in the proshop. They made no statement about what caused the breakage.
TackDriver284
Handloader
- Feb 13, 2016
- 3,089
- 3,572
I had that issue before. I contacted Nosler and they asked for some pictures and lot numbers on 3-4 boxes of Ballistic Tips where the tips fell out. I emailed Nosler along with some pictures. Nosler investigated the lot numbers and mentioned that those bullets were so old and sent me a replacement of 5 boxes. I suggest you contact Nosler and they should help you out.
highoctane
Handloader
- Apr 20, 2018
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- 777
I haven't used any Accubonds in many years but I never had any issues like that. Get in touch with Nosler. I'm sure they'll make it right
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
- 38,272
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I purchased a couple of boxes when they were first released that had three or four in each box sans tips or with the tips falling out. Being in the Great White North, there wasn't much Nosler was prepared to do, though they did send me a couple of Nosler caps. I used the "tipless (untipped?) AccuBonds for fouling. Haven't had that problem since with multiple boxes of the bullets.
Looking at the box that's definitely and older box.
I never had any issues with tips. I did have issues with the jacket on a box one time. They said it was an issue with the bonding process in older batches they they had since fixed. Asked for lot numbers and sent me replacements.
Send Nosler the picture and lot numbers and I'm sure they will help.
Blkram
Handloader
- Nov 25, 2013
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Yes, it appears you have an older box where this occurred when they were first introduced. I had 3 or 4 do this in the first year with the 30 cal 180 gr ABs. I even had one inserted in the bullet backwards...loaded it but haven't shot it as yet...kind of a unique item!
Has not been a problem since.
Use them for practice...you won't see much difference in their performance at shorter distances, as DrMike said.
Has not been a problem since.
Use them for practice...you won't see much difference in their performance at shorter distances, as DrMike said.
- Nov 4, 2004
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Nosler had an issue several years ago with the flux used in the bonding process, it was corrosive and deteriorated the polycarbonate tips. As already mentioned, reach out to Nosler Customer Service and provide them with the lot numbers. They will make it right with you.
JD338
JD338
Aussie Wanderer
Handloader
- May 5, 2022
- 352
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Yep I had that problem with a couple of boxes of 225grain 338's. They were replaced without any questions asked. Can't fault the service.
ElmerThud
Handloader
- Jul 16, 2011
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I've had this issue but used the bullets without the tips on anyway... they performed just fine. Didn't affect accuracy out to 300yds & terminal performance was just fine. I told Nosler, but in the UK none of the dealers helped. It didn't matter anyway, I just shot them. Haven't come across the issue again since
Bruce Mc
Handloader
- Oct 26, 2005
- 1,500
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That would explain the dark discoloration around plastic tip.
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Okietrader
Beginner
- Jul 26, 2026
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I sent pictures and they replied the bullets were 20 yrs old. They are sending a replacement box.
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Okietrader
Beginner
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I sent pictures and they replied the bullets were 20 yrs old. They are sending a replacement box.
if you lightly push on the other bullet tips , the faulty ones will break off fairly easy . I'd keep them for getting a scope on paper , fouling the BBL , fire forming brass , ETC . . I don't throw anything away , there is always a use for these inferior components . the good ones , use as normal . I've shot the damaged ones at 100 yards and didn't see any difference
