129gn ABLR

[Pescavore]

So it seems not many guys have tested or used the 129gn ABLR. Trying again for any load development advice....

 

[JD338]

So it seems not many guys have tested or used the 129gn ABLR. Trying again for any load development advice....

What rifle and cartridge are you using?

JD338

 

[Pescavore]

What rifle and cartridge are you using?

JD338

6.5 creedmoor, 22in Howa 1500 thin profile barrel with a suppressor

 

[jimbires]

the ABLR's I'm using are jumping ( I THINK ) .050" and .070" . I get good accuracy with them . a lot of guys fight with this bullet trying to find accuracy . I have read some guys are close to the lands and other guys are jumping .100" + . these bullets seem to be all over the place , as for where they shoot best . I don't think I have worked with them yet in my Grandson's 260 , which would be very similar to your 6.5 creed .
as for hunting , so far what I see I like . I took a whitetail inside of 50 yards with a high velocity 7mm 175 grain bullet . it passed through , the animal collapsed , and I don't remember there being excessive meat damage . all positive the way I look at a hunting bullet . sorry I couldn't be of more help .

 

[Ridge_Runner]

I like accubonds but not till you get impact velocities of 3200 fps or more. Better, cheaper, more accurate options available. I stick with Berger VLD's or Hornady ELDM's in the 140 flavor in my creed. To each his own.

 

[SJB358]

Start the ABLR .050” off the lands to start. I then do my powder work. If after that, accuracy isn’t exactly what I want, I keep moving back in .025” increments. Tune as necessary.

I’m sure there are other ways but that has worked well for me.

 

[Blkram]

Sorry have not tried this bullet yet.
The only rifle I have that showed any liking for ABLRs in factory ammo tried to date is the 142 gr ABLR in my 6.5 PRC. And I have yet to to take game with it.

As for handloading the ABLR, I have only played with the 150 gr ABLR in my 280 Rem, and my rifle would not do less than 2 1/2" groups if memory serves, while DrMike's 280 produced great groups with the same load. As stated above, the ABLR seems to have proven to be a finicky bullet to get consistent performance from. Some rifles really like it, while others just hate them. Kind of like with Barnes. Not much middle ground.

Since I rarely shoot game beyond 300 yards (just a handful in 38 years of hunting), the AccuBond is my preferred bullet as it is so easy to find good loads for in all of my rifles from .257 on up to .375 cal.

As with any rifle, each will show its preference, and there is naught but to experiment with the bullet(s) of your choice, and then play with various components, and seating depth to find the one solution that will produce best for you with your rifle/ammo combo. Sometimes there is no shortcuts in this pursuit.
Stick to the data in your reloading guides or ballistics program, such as QuickLoad, and best of luck in your quest.

 

[phil]

I’ve been considering running these in my 6.5 Mega, or the 142gr.
Or the 130gr AB.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I loaded the 142 ABLR in my buddy's 6.5Creed. He shot two whitetails with the load. A big 8 pointer was hit in the neck. The bullet blew the opposite side of his neck off. UGLY! Later in the week he took a doe with a broadside shot to the lungs. Another massive wound and giant exit. Both deer dropped to the shot.
We stopped using the ABLR for shots under 200yds.

 

[phil]

I loaded the 142 ABLR in my buddy's 6.5Creed. He shot two whitetails with the load. A big 8 pointer was hit in the neck. The bullet blew the opposite side of his neck off. UGLY! Later in the week he took a doe with a broadside shot to the lungs. Another massive wound and giant exit. Both deer dropped to the shot.
We stopped using the ABLR for shots under 200yds.

Sounds like it’s just right for behind the shoulder.?!