180 grn AccuBond's or 180 grn Partition's

[russ808]

Going on my first and only African hunt for plains game for Kudu/Zebra/Wildebeest sized game to Impala sized animals. I'm torn between 180 grain Accubonds or 180 grain Partitions. Ranges should be out to 250 yards. Any suggestions welcome.[/b]

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

What rifle, what velocity?

 

[Charlie-NY]

My buddy went 2 years ago. He shot all the animals that you mentioned and 15 more. He used just 1 rifle and load. I was quite surprised to hear that he used a .308 Win and a 180gr Partition for everything and was very pleased with the results.

I'm sure the AccuBond would work just as well. You may want to try both and use whichever one shoots best at 250 yds.

 

[JD338]

russ808

Welcome to the forum.
Not sure what caliber and MV you are referring to but the 180 gr PT is a long time favorite of African plains game hunting. The 180 gr AB is quickly becoming another very successful bullet for the same kind of hunting.

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

Unless you are using a 30-378 (doubt it) choose the most accurate in your gun.

 

[russ808]

Sorry forgot. Weatherby Vanguard 300wsm
Using imr4831 66 grns. about 3000
Both AB and PT shoot about the same sized groups when the nut behind the bolt gets it right. Can't decide which of the two is better.

 

[Charlie-NY]

Sorry forgot. Weatherby Vanguard 300wsm
Using imr4831 66 grns. about 3000
Both AB and PT shoot about the same sized groups when the nut behind the bolt gets it right. Can't decide which of the two is better.

The Accubonds are still drawing opinions for use on heavy African plains game. Use the time tested & proven PARTITIONS.

 

[honkeetonkin]

I went to south africa in 2001 and killed 13 animals from steenbok / duiker sized critters to kudu/gemsbok with 180 gr partitions out of a pair of 300 weatherby's , they worked awsume. Use what ever shoots best in your rifle, I would problably go with the partitions. Hope you have a fantastic time , rick

 

[russ808]

Thanks for the insite. Will let everyone know how the trip went.
Leaving in May

 

[russ808]

Got back from the trip yesterday. The 180 grn. partitions are the BOMB. I shot 12 animals and all were one shot kills with the partitions. I'll post the pictures later as I'm still hanging from the flight. Thirty (30) hours of flying is rough. My buddy was also using 180 partitions in a 300 win. mag. and he shot 13 animals. All except two were also one shot kills. My other buddy was shooting a 7mm rem. mag. wtih 175 grn. partitions and shot 16 animals and all were one shot kills. My buddy with the 7mm and I didn't recover a single round as they all went through the animals. :grin: My buddy with the 300 win. recovered four bullets as the were head to tail shots. All were recovered in the hind sections just under the skin. All recovered rounds did as advertised. Shots for all of us were from 50 yds. to 250 yds. I shot two black wildebeest with one round. The first shot went a little high and went through the spine. The bullet kept going and exited and an angle and hit the second one that we didn't see because of the incline, in the head, just below the eye and exited the other side, just under the ear. We were very surprised when we got to the animals and saw 8 legs in the air. I'll post more with the photos later. Thanks Nosler you guys make great bullets.

 

[Scott Spencer]

Sounds like a trip of a lifetime for you, Russ. Congratulations to you and your friends on their hunts. I can't wait to see some photos!

 

[JD338]

Russ,

Congratulations on your safari! Looking forward to the pictures. :grin:

JD338

 

[russ808]

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The first photo of the zebra that was taken with one shot at about 80 yards. Both lungs and heart.
The second is of my buddy of a black wildebeest taken at 310 yards. This one might be in the top ten of the record books.
The third is the two taken with one shot. The one on the left went through the spine and then the bullet hit the second below the eye and came out the other side ear.
Notice the PH's had ear plugs hanging from their shirts. We both had muzzle brakes.

 

[FOTIS]

Good work and thanx for sharing the pix. Congrats!

 

[honkeetonkin]

Thanx for sharing Russ and as God is my witness I did the same thing you did, shooting 2 black wildebeasts with one shot. The herd had my PH and I spotted hunkered down for about 10 minutes until my legs started cramping. At that point I SHOULD have passed on the shot but the bull finally turned broadside to run and I hit him high in the neck obove the spine and hit another one and the both fell down only to get up and run off. It took a couple of hours to get both of them but like you said

 

[russ808]

What was funny was when we walked up to where it dropped all four legs were in the air kicking. As we got closer I told the PH, hey there are too many legs. I then said, ooh, ooh, we in trouble now. You shoot two you buy two. Our other PH told me not to worry because he told me to shoot. I found out later that he had to pay for the second one.

 

[Woodycreek]

Great pics of your trophies Russ! Looks and sounds like you had fun :lol:

 

[honkeetonkin]

Good for you Russ, I had to pay for mine. Hey you gonna have your critters mounted in Africa or at home , I had mine done over there and they did an exellent job.

 

[russ808]

honkeetonkin, the boss said no more mounts. Enough fish, birds,ect.
I am having the hides tanned.The zebra will be on the wall. The Impala, Blesboks hides are going to be made into stools and pillows. The widebeest will be a rug and the tails will be on a plaque. The warthog tusks are up in air right now, maybe jewelry. The Impala and blesbok horns are going to be made into knife handles and bottle openers. Got any ideas, I'm open to them.

 

[russ808]

Oh, I'm having the hides tanned over there. Less hassle. Less chance of them going bad also. They do good work so I went with them.