hi new to channel, found this video interesting thanks, raised 2 questions i didn't see you weigh each bullet more than once to see if scale varied any ? also those bullets didn't have the same weight so maybe a percentage would be more fair?

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I admit it wasn't a very scientific approach, just did it for fun

Way more consistent than my box of 195 ELDs.. had several 0.3 and even 0.4 grains off. Grabbed a box of Sierra 175 TMKs and all 10 were within +/- 0.05 grains.

Nosler Is a real state of the art bonded bullet! All the ELD X is a Interlock with a tip not any different then a core lokt ‘ just with better bc And they making a ton of money off of people that don’t know any better yes the eld x is a good bullet for deer size game and yes it will kill other game ‘ but the Nosler Acubond will do it a whole lot better deeper penetration and will hold together and most of the time punch threw the other side even on elk or bear

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Accubond is a much better hunting bullet

Honestly I go by total variance...Both are great but both have certain things they perform better at. I shoot a lot of high speed guns and ELDX on anything under 200yds is not good up here in Montana. All I get on big game is exploded bullets. Accubonds I have no issues with any hunting performance at any range. That being said my guns shoot the ELDX more accurately, especially at distance. I tend to use ELDX for playing or varmint things at range cause they are more accurate and cheaper. I use Accubonds for my big game hunting. Just some things to consider beyond the weight variance.

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that a lot with ELD-X with magnum speed. I'm planning to use the Accubonds this fall for Elk hunting. Thanks for watching!

That weight difference doesn't make that much difference in the practical hunting applications it's the expansion of the bullet and the bonded where it don't fly apart it makes a difference

I loaded Noslers for many of my early years of reloading. These days I find myself shooting Hornady SST’s at the range and Barnes TTSX’s or LRX’s at game.

This comparison is also looking at lead core, frangible bullet compared to a bonded premium bullet. Vastly different purposes and manufacturing processes. Fun to see, but apples vs cupcakes really :)

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Never would have thought it- I do buy Hornady. I JUST ordered several blemish from SPS, I’ll have to weigh each cartridge before loading now.

I think that some guns prefer one bullet shape to another and two rifles exactly alike may pick opposite bullets it would be a unique test

Hello, I will take the eldx with anything 2800fps or slower and the accubond for the fast magnums. I think the eldx is a good bullet once the weight goes over 200gr. The lighter versions act like SST bullets. Thanks for the video.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't hunted with the eldx, plan to use Nosler Partition. I have a brother and a friend that have 30-06. I'm thinking of reloading the eldx for the 30-06

I personally think the nosler petition is a way better bullet to shoot something big and dangerous with teeth and claws

@roadkillanonymous4807

3 жыл бұрын

There’s lots of right answers to hunting questions but the Nosler partition is almost never the wrong answer.

How do you like that rcbs scale? I ran some H-110 through mine and it destroyed it :/

@ReloadingWeatherby

Жыл бұрын

I was just borrowing it and I liked it a lot.

Hey, new ballistics nerd here. I don't hunt. Been shooting for my 27+ years on the military side (where I had zero say in what I got to shoot). I'm just curious, as I have begun to figure out with my 3 different .308s, what twist rate does your rifle have? And if you have several rifles (like i do)... do you notice a certain weight of bullet performs better out of a certain length / twist rate combination? For reference (all .308): 1) Howa 1500 24' 1:12 2) DDM5 18" (with 2.5 inch SME) 1:11 3) Galil ACE 16" 1:12 And yes, they all tend to perform a bit differently with different weighted ammo. DDMV4 shoots the 165-170 gr ammo the best. HOWA performs best with the 150gr. Galil does nest with the 180gr stuff past 300yds (shoot this one with iron sights)

@ReloadingWeatherby

Жыл бұрын

Most 308 Winchester rifles have 1in12 twists which is good up to 180 grain bullets. I think the sweet spot for the 308 is 165 gr bullets.

I had similar results with nosler. I weighed a box of 100 of the 168 ablr .284 and not even half of the bullets were 168.0. Talk about being disappointed in the quality control especially for the price of what’s supposed to be a premium bullet. The price was the only thing that was premium. I still use them because I can’t argue how well they perform on game, but if the Norma bondstrikes or federal terminal ascents are more consistent on their QC, I’ll be switching and never looking back.

@ReloadingWeatherby

Жыл бұрын

My rifles have liked the Nosler bullets the most. Since I only use them for hunting I'm not too worried about it. However they are pricey, as good as they are.... you're paying for the name.

And yeah that Results surprise me but I will stick with nolser,Berger and Barnes as my main rifle bullets

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, as I said in the video, my 300 WBY prefers the Accubonds and the Barnes bullets. I've also heard the ELD-X don't perform well up close with a magnum cartridge.

@jamesbach9374

2 жыл бұрын

Nosler

I'll take an accubond all day over eldx

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't hunted with the Accubond yet, but plan to this fall. Looking forward to it.

@johnharris-pn5vy

2 жыл бұрын

They want fly apart

Now the question is how much does a tenth of a grain make in accuracy?

@ReloadingWeatherby

Жыл бұрын

For hunting bullets? Not a big deal

I think the big takeaway (and surprise) is that both companies are making very consistent products. I’ve compared bullets, just for fun, from the 70s and 80s and they’re nowhere close this level of consistent.

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear!

They're both good bullets. I have loaded and killed deer, pronghorn, and hogs with them both. I began with Nosler when I started handloading thirty years ago. I prefer the AccuBond LR, Ballistic Tip, and Partition bullets for my rifles and their Jacketed Handgun bullets for my pistol handloads. They've been all I could ask for, for what I need.

@cugir321

2 жыл бұрын

And where are you buying them.....they haven't been around for two years on the east coast. Nosler is run by greedy bastards that keep making excuses so they can load them in factory ammo and make a fortune.

@bustabass9025

2 жыл бұрын

@@cugir321 You can still find certain calibers, just gotta hunt for 'em. Most of the calibers I load for I've stockpiled over the years (sales, closeouts, some "seconds") way before the days of pandemics and panic buying. Good luck with that.

@cugir321

2 жыл бұрын

@@bustabass9025 I'm retired ...I hunt everyday for them

Always have better luck with nosler for shooting groups too.

They are both hunting bullets. The real test is weight retention. I’ve hunted with both and each one kills. The AB’s performance and weight retention was better than Hornady. They also grouped significantly better in my rifles. I wish it were the other way around as AB’s are more expensive. I’m sure there are plenty of hunters/shooters who have opposite results as mine. Thanks

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the Accubond is a better bullet.

Nosler all the way!!!

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I prefer the Nosler bullets as well

Question: So, which company makes the most consistent bullet in term of weight variance? Hornady or Nosler? Answer: Sierra.

The ELD-X does a much better job of fragmenting and lacing the meat with lead dust than the Accubonds as well.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of the ELD-X bullet, I hunt with the Accubond.

@doghousedon1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReloadingWeatherby Yah, I was being facetious. Because the ELD-X is not a bonded or controlled expansion bullet means I will not shoot that bullet at any anything alive. However, it might have an application on an antelope hunt where shots tend to be long and windy. And if I can find a good recipe for that pile of lead dust it leaves behind. One could ask Hornady to bond it, but why bother when they have the GMX/CX line plus a line of bonded lead bullets as well. All this leaves me wondering just what I could actually use the ELD-X on. Definitely not on anything I intend to eat. Thanks for the vid.

Ok, I stopped at :51, I pick Hornady, though I think it will be close.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct

Hornady

Well I Prefer Nolser do them? But all this can vary lot to lot

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it can vary a lot. Thanks for watching!

Nosler

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Accubond way over the ELD-X

Sorry to feel this way! But what is the point? 1 grain in bullet weight at that level means nothing at all. The difference is within the margin of error of your measuring scale. So, In the end you practically did not prove anything. If your test also included diameters at 4 locations, shoot the same bullets out of a controlled environment and showed some difference, maybe you could possibly make a point! But, 1/10 of a grain of a 200 gr bullet is nothing worth considering! Good try, means nada! And finally, keep trying!

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

I did the video for fun.....I already said in the video it didn't matter. Thanks for watching!

@BlueTJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReloadingWeatherby I know, i watched to the end... just replying so you know i watched. I did a similar test on my Nosler Partition in .270 130 gr, and other bullets. Lighter bullets will have smaller variations, but proportionally similar. Glad you read my comment.. stay safe, happy hunting!

you need to add them up and divide by ten thats how you average

My guess is hornady for closest.

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good guess!

Lehigh Xtreme Hunter bullets have a terrible weight differences. out of a box i will have .7 of a grain differences. thats terrible.

Hey bud do you have a IG account?

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

I don't

Hornady..as in HornaDEE not Hornaday.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I no longer say it the wrong way

Tie

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Berger bullets do the job..?

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a strong opinion on them. Some people love them and a lot hate them because they fragment on impact. I probably lean towards not using them.

Honestly guessing wont help here. also each different batch from even the same company could vary.

@ReloadingWeatherby

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I agree, the sample size I did was small. And like I said in the video, for hunting purposes I'm not worried about it.

These are hunting bullets, it has nothing to do with some super precision, we don't shoot targets for points in the competition. All hunting activities take place within two hundred yards in 99%, and it can be done with a stone! What matters to us is the performance of the bullet when it hits the animal's body, nothing else.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I did make that clear in the video.... just did the video for fun

point 10.... great math bud

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate you watching!

I know it’s moot, but it’s a peeve, and the majority of people do it. It is not hornaDAY. Lol

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I stopped saying it that way. I blame my dad

That means nothing I want comparison on shots idc about .1 difference in weight of each

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I just did the video for fun. I know the difference means nothing for a hunting bullet. By the way my 300 Weatherby doesn't like either of these bullets sadly

Hornaday?

@ReloadingWeatherby

9 ай бұрын

haha I now pronounce it correctly.

@jeffreyhall838

9 ай бұрын

Good video 👍...Thanks for sharing

Your Hornadys averaged out at 177.95, that is 0.05gr difference and your Nosler averages out at 199.98 a difference of 0.02grs. SO HORNADY DID NOT WIN DUDE, NOSLER IS CLOSEST TO THE DECLARED WEIGHT.

That eldx ain't much of a dependable hunting bullet, sorry!!

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I know, I hunt with Partitions

@terryhenry8243

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReloadingWeatherby 👍Now you are talking!! The partition and accubond are good hunting bullets. BUT, because both are designed to shed about 40% of their weight on impact they can make a huge mess of things.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I just developed a load for my 300 WBY. I'm using a 200 gr Accubond and it's going 3075 FPS.

@terryhenry8243

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReloadingWeatherby U R lucky you have some 200gr. Accubonds. Been looking all over the country for those and coming up empty. Nobody has them anywhere. Need some for a 300 ultra mag. Just have to wait it out

@terryhenry8243

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReloadingWeatherby Be careful with that one. Very hot!!! Above velocity for any published data by nosler. OUCH!!

10 bullets from one lot is not even remotely statistically relevant. This is the equivalent of a rounding error in accounting. It's background noise.

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

Just did the video for fun.

It's not point 10 it's one full grain

@ReloadingWeatherby

Жыл бұрын

I know... I said it wrong

Nosler

@ReloadingWeatherby

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Nosler bullets, they shoot better in my gun