Have no pics, guys, but just had to share my experiences this fall, deer hunting with My Remington 700 CDL and the 140 AccuBond, loaded to 3025 fps. First, this load is absolutely deadly in this rifle. I have had groups as small as 1¼" @ 300 yards, with none over 2".
I shot three deer this fall, two Muleys and one Whitetail. The Whitetail buck was shot at about 60 yards, front facing shot. Bullet entered at base of neck and was not recovered, since it exited just at the last rib. Instant bang-flop. One Muley buck was shot at 85 yards, Broadside, just as he was trying to sneak into the brush at the edge of a clearing. Again, the AccuBond exited, and the deer was down within 40 feet. Third deer was another Muley buck, but entirely different circumstances. We were hunting in an area that sees a fair amount of hunting pressure and the deer were very spooky. We spotted a group of three deer that were about 450 yards away, and all four of us decided that there was a shootable buck in that group. By the time we had sorted this out, the deer were on the move again, and did not stop until they had moved out quite a bit more. Lasered them and got two consecutive readings of 602 and 601 yards. Got into position on a dandy little mound of dirt and calculated the needed holdover. Touched off the shot when everything steadied properly. The buck broke rank at the shot and ran a 30 yard circle and then tipped over. When we finally got over to him, a perfect double lung shot. Again that 140 AB exited, leaving a 1½" hole on the offside. We were all duly impressed with the long range performance. Thanks Nosler, for an excellent bullet!! Regards, Eagleye.
I shot three deer this fall, two Muleys and one Whitetail. The Whitetail buck was shot at about 60 yards, front facing shot. Bullet entered at base of neck and was not recovered, since it exited just at the last rib. Instant bang-flop. One Muley buck was shot at 85 yards, Broadside, just as he was trying to sneak into the brush at the edge of a clearing. Again, the AccuBond exited, and the deer was down within 40 feet. Third deer was another Muley buck, but entirely different circumstances. We were hunting in an area that sees a fair amount of hunting pressure and the deer were very spooky. We spotted a group of three deer that were about 450 yards away, and all four of us decided that there was a shootable buck in that group. By the time we had sorted this out, the deer were on the move again, and did not stop until they had moved out quite a bit more. Lasered them and got two consecutive readings of 602 and 601 yards. Got into position on a dandy little mound of dirt and calculated the needed holdover. Touched off the shot when everything steadied properly. The buck broke rank at the shot and ran a 30 yard circle and then tipped over. When we finally got over to him, a perfect double lung shot. Again that 140 AB exited, leaving a 1½" hole on the offside. We were all duly impressed with the long range performance. Thanks Nosler, for an excellent bullet!! Regards, Eagleye.
