Accubond long range or hammer bullets for 300prc

[Squeaks]

anyone use either accubond long range or hammer bullets in 300prc?

 

[dieselchessy]

No, but they are on opposite sides of the spectrum. Ive used both in a 7mm.

What are you trying to achieve?

 

[Squeaks]

Terminal performance on elk. I like the idea of traditional cup and core bullets such as eldx or berger exploding and making a large wound cavity but i also like the idea of having enough weight retention to penetrate deeper and make two holes. Both bullets seem like a happy medium shedding some of their weight and still driving through. Does one do this better than the other in real world experiences?

 

[mike.adams.467]

I've killed a few mule deer with the Long Range Accubond. Never had a problem with terminal performance. I am by no means a long range shooting expert, but my last deer was at 450 yards and went down quickly.

 

[Bubblehide]

Distance you want want to achieve thst at?

 

[Squeaks]

600 yards max. Preferably closer.

 

[easternoregonballistics]

At 600 or closer I would definitly go hammer. Personally I would try the 172 HBC hammer bullets

 

[Squeaks]

Also mcguire ballistics. They seem similar to the hammers but with higher bc.

 

[cole96]

Another mono to check out is apex

 

[Bubblehide]

You are not going to get the wound channel from coper that a good lead hunting bullet makes. Typically on ungulates I shoot with coper, the bullet petals open as designed, but the bullet pencils through, with the exit slightly larger than the entrance. So, shot placement is significantly more important. But, coper would be fine to 600. If you're going to shoot further, I would want a good lead bullet, like a Berger, as they are designed to open up at much lower volicities than coper. If you're in a state that allows both, and you have the equipment, ability and desire to shoot further, I'd have a bullet/load for both coper and lead.