mule deer,
I agree on the Accubond accuracy. So far me and my hunting buddy have put about 50 through our two 7 RUMS (160s). Velocity has been hovering around 3300 and the accuracy, more importantly, consistant accuracy, has been the norm.
Ran a test this past weekend, using the same charge of 93.0 Retumbo, F215M, new REM cases, and topped that off with the Nosler 7MM, 160 partition and accubonds. Both loads shot right at 3300 and almost the same point of impact, within .75 inches group center to group center. My 700 SUCKS 7RUM loves 160's and shot them both around .6 - .7. Also used the same seating die setting for both, which ends up having the accubond just a smidge longer, but it still fits nice in my magazine.
I like what you have written about the Nosler guys designing the accubonds to penetrate as well as the partition. Nice.
BTW, I am switching my elk load in my 300 RUM to the 200 partition from the 180 Scir. Now that I have my 7 RUM tuned up with the 160 accubonds, it is going to be my long range deer, sheep, caribou etc... gun. Plus, the hardest that I have ever seen an animal get hit was by a 200 Partition. The mule deer was hit head on in the chest and was literally lifted off of his feet.
Plus, I like a nice exit hole !!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Tony.
