Anyone using 150 gr AccuBond in a 7mm-08?

[pharmseller]

I finally found some 150 gr AccuBonds, now I need some load data. Nosler doesn’t list Big Game in their data, and that’s my fav, so I’m hoping someone has some data. I have plenty of Hunter, too, which delivers the highest velocity of the powders listed by Nosler.




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[highoctane]

This is not Accubonds but I tried 150 gr BT. I know this doesn't help much but I didn't check the speed either, just accuracy. This may give you a baseline.

 

[pharmseller]

Looking for velocity data, if possible.




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[Johnly]

If I push it hard, I can get a 150 LRAB going 2700 fps out of the 20" barrel of my 700Ti

 

[hunter24605]

Not the AB, but 45.5 got the Lapua Scenar 2710 ave from a 22” . That’s right up against max in my rifle.

 

[SJB358]

Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 150, Nosler BalTip 28150
Useable Case Capaci: 46.671 grain H2O = 3.030 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot Big Game

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 1.111% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-11.1 87 40.00 2503 2087 43321 8698 97.6 1.270
-10.0 88 40.50 2533 2137 44929 8793 98.0 1.249
-08.9 89 41.00 2563 2188 46597 8885 98.3 1.229
-07.8 91 41.50 2593 2239 48330 8972 98.6 1.209
-06.7 92 42.00 2622 2290 50132 9054 98.9 1.189
-05.6 93 42.50 2652 2342 52005 9132 99.1 1.170
-04.4 94 43.00 2681 2395 53950 9205 99.3 1.151
-03.3 95 43.50 2711 2447 55971 9274 99.5 1.132 ! Near Maximum !
-02.2 96 44.00 2740 2501 58062 9337 99.7 1.114 ! Near Maximum !
-01.1 97 44.50 2769 2554 60226 9396 99.8 1.097 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 98 45.00 2798 2608 62472 9449 99.9 1.079 ! Near Maximum !
+01.1 99 45.50 2827 2662 64806 9497 100.0 1.062 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.2 100 46.00 2856 2717 67232 9540 100.0 1.046 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+03.3 101 46.50 2885 2772 69754 9577 100.0 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.4 103 47.00 2913 2827 72377 9613 100.0 1.013 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+05.6 104 47.50 2942 2883 75107 9647 100.0 0.998 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 98 45.00 2902 2806 74905 9049 100.0 1.006 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 98 45.00 2645 2329 50568 9513 96.4 1.177


Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 150, Nosler BalTip 28150
Useable Case Capaci: 46.671 grain H2O = 3.030 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
Powder : Ramshot Hunter

Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 1.031% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !

Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms

-10.3 98 43.50 2530 2132 43631 9251 94.3 1.259
-09.3 99 44.00 2561 2184 45224 9367 94.8 1.238
-08.2 100 44.50 2592 2237 46880 9478 95.3 1.218
-07.2 101 45.00 2622 2290 48603 9587 95.8 1.198
-06.2 102 45.50 2653 2345 50395 9691 96.2 1.178
-05.2 104 46.00 2684 2400 52260 9791 96.7 1.159
-04.1 105 46.50 2715 2455 54205 9887 97.1 1.140
-03.1 106 47.00 2746 2512 56231 9979 97.4 1.121 ! Near Maximum !
-02.1 107 47.50 2777 2568 58342 10066 97.8 1.103 ! Near Maximum !
-01.0 108 48.00 2808 2626 60543 10149 98.1 1.085 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 109 48.50 2839 2684 62842 10227 98.4 1.068 ! Near Maximum !
+01.0 110 49.00 2870 2743 65240 10300 98.7 1.050 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+02.1 111 49.50 2901 2802 67745 10368 99.0 1.033 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+03.1 113 50.00 2932 2863 70362 10430 99.2 1.017 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.1 114 50.50 2963 2923 73099 10487 99.4 1.000 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+05.2 115 51.00 2993 2985 75962 10539 99.6 0.984 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!

Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 109 48.50 2973 2945 76460 9943 100.0 0.988 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 109 48.50 2654 2346 50845 9934 92.3 1.171


Don't have the 150 AccuBond in my QL bullet profile, but I'd feel comfy using the BT data to work up with.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

We use the 150g NBTs in the Wife's Kimber 22" mountain rifle with RL17 at 46.5g I believe, for 2825fps and 1/2-3/4 MOA. I know it's not the AB, but it's pretty close enough anyway.

 

[SJB358]

We use the 150g NBTs in the Wife's Kimber 22" mountain rifle with RL17 at 46.5g I believe, for 2825fps and 1/2-3/4 MOA. I know it's not the AB, but it's pretty close enough anyway.

I am about to do some load work with my 7-08. Looking forward to trying some of these loads out.

That's a killer little load.

 

[remingtonman_25_06]

It's a good little load for a 7/08. About perfect at those speeds on deer and elk out to 500 yards, which is far as she can shoot anyway.

 

[PJGunner]

If I push it hard, I can get a 150 LRAB going 2700 fps out of the 20" barrel of my 700Ti

Just out of curiosity, what kind of accuracy are you getting with that 150 gr. ABLR? I've tried it in three 7x57 rifles and a .280 Remington and so far accuracy has not been good. I should say just patterns, not groups.
Paul B.

 

[Johnly]

I have only found speed with these bullets, the accuracy is marginal.

 

[pharmseller]

I have a lot more Hunter than BG, I’ll give it a go.

I get 2780 with 150 ELDX and superb accuracy, BG powder.

Interesting that Nosler’s max is of Hunter is 49.5, which indicates a dangerous load.

Thanks SJB.




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[SJB358]

I have a lot more Hunter than BG, I’ll give it a go.

I get 2780 with 150 ELDX and superb accuracy, BG powder.

Interesting that Nosler’s max is of Hunter is 49.5, which indicates a dangerous load.

Thanks SJB.




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As with both, it is just a guide to get you started. I pay more attention to the speed and pressure than pure charge weight. Brass difference and gun difference seems to make more difference in the actual speed than the listed charge weights.

Case in point is Nosler's 130 data for a 270. I haven't ever had a 270 that'll come close to 3100 with 59 grains of any variety of 130's and H4831.