Just looked up some numbers in the Nosler #7 reloading manual.

180 gr Nosler Partition BC .474 at 2700fps has retaining velocity of 2169fps @ 300 yds. At 400 yds it's 2007fps.


180 gr Nosler Accubond BC .507 at 2700fps has a retaining velocity of 2199fps @ 300yds. At 400 yds it's 2045fps.

The difference in drop with a 200 yd zero is .2" at 300 yds.

So where's the advantage again?

Last edited by elkhunternm; 07/12/14.
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