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I get over 3030fps average with factory nosler accubonds in 160 grain out of my factory “slow” tikka barrel. Have not shot the federal specific load but they usually seem to run a little short on powder. Not sure if it’s worth the premium but sure looks purty!Federal rates their's at 2900 FPS, Nosler rates their's at 3000 FPS. Not $.02 of difference between them as Nosler seems to rate on the higher end and Federal tends to be more realistic. Nosler could use a 26 inch barrel and Federal could use a 24 inch barrel and there's your nominal difference right there. Costs less by a good margin for Federal as well.
My feeling is Nosler is more of a fan boy club for their ammo as I have not seen folks show it is more accurate as a general rule in the majority of guns or has an advantage in the field shooting the same bullets as Federal or other brand.
Nosler isn't a sub-par ammo, not saying that, but for the price you're paying for the name.