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    30-06 150 gr. Accubond vs Ballistic Tip

    I have made several 1 shot kills on mule deer and antelope, using a 30-06 with Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 grain bullets. Impact velocity estimated to be in the window of 2750-2950fps. Shot placement was good in each instance. However, the bullet trauma made a mess. A lot of meat was wasted...
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    Ballistic Tip penetration & experience

    I thought I’d post my recent Nosler Ballistic Tip hunting experience. I used a 150 grain Nosler BT in my 30-06 to shoot a Colorado mule deer doe at about 70 yards. Classic broadside heart/lung shot, a few inches behind the shoulder. Exit also behind the shoulder. MV is about 2975 fps. I did...
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    150 gr. 30 cal. bullet dimensions?

    I'm thinking about 30 caliber Nosler bullets in 150 grains. Comparing the Accubond to the Ballistic Tip. Which of the 2 bullets has the longer bearing surface....that is.......which one has the longer section thats .308" diameter? Anyone have the actual measurements of the bearing surface...
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    exit hole Partition vs Accubond

    Let's talk about a 30-06 using 180 grain Nosler Partitions and 180 grain Nosler Accubonds at about 2775 fps muzzle velocity. Let's say that I hunt Colorado mule deer and elk, with normal shooting range from 50 yards out to 300 yards. Which bullet would be expected to give a larger exit hole...
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    detailed dimensions of Nosler bullets?

    Is there a website/URL where I can go and see a drawing of Nosler bullets, complete with dimensions? I often want to know bullet overall length, length of bearing surface, dimension of boattail, etc. Dimensions are important when working with seating depth or cartridge overall length, and...
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