Range Report .308 pt expantion thresholds

[kenndapp]

Been googling my ass off and I can't Find the expantion thresholds for a .308 hornady 165gr pt interbond or a .308 150gr nozler accubond. Any one know what valocity thees .308 plastic tipped bonded projectiles expand down to? Help me out.

 

[SIG700]

Re: .308 pt expantion thresholds

Nosler Accubond
- Weight retention is claimed to be 60-70%
- Recommended 1800 fps + for reliable expansion
More information at http://www.nosler.com/bullets/accubond.aspx

Hornady Interbond
- Weight retention is claimed to be 90%+
- Recommended velocity for reliable expansion not avalaible- however most bullets recommened velocity is 1700 fps +
More information at http://www.hornady.com/store/30-Cal-.308-165-gr-InterBond/

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: .308 pt expantion thresholds

What is "Expantion"?

 

[Oliveralan]

Re: .308 pt expantion thresholds

For almost all the big game hunting bullets, 1800fps+ is manufacturer recommended.

For the lowest expansion velocity, I would look at the nosler ballistic tips, and hornady a-maxs. Both work great down to near 1500fps.

 

[kenndapp]

Re: .308 pt expantion thresholds

Thanks guys. I was trying to find it myself with no luck. I am looking at ssa's accubond load and hornady tap le 165gr interbond. Just wanted to know a rounds limitations.