9.3 bullet test started. pics posted in #1
- Thread starter medvedqc
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this is the 3 kinds i have:
North Fork Cup Point Solids CPS expanding solid great i will think for bison.
North Fork Semi Spitzter (SS) that one as a lead bit bonded in the jacket
North Fork Flat Point Solids FPS solid but with a different design than conventionnal one.
i might to come to visit for the jugs.
I am very new to the 9.3
I have a pair of Huskys. A M98 scoped and a M96 with irons.
The only bullets shot so far have been the Speer 270 and the Privi 285. The latter seems slightly more accurate.
I tried various loads, but the best load has been 55 or 56 gr of N540 (in 9.3x57) for 2250 to 2300 fps. I use Prvi 8x57 brass.
I have not hunted for the last 20 years, but these rifles are urging me to go out again...
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I have a pair of Huskys. A M98 scoped and a M96 with irons.
The only bullets shot so far have been the Speer 270 and the Privi 285. The latter seems slightly more accurate.
I tried various loads, but the best load has been 55 or 56 gr of N540 (in 9.3x57) for 2250 to 2300 fps. I use Prvi 8x57 brass.
I have not hunted for the last 20 years, but these rifles are urging me to go out again...
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please do not go there lol ... for myself they changed the color of the tip added some price on the package and that was it ...
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I'm pretty sure the accubond, as the name suggests, is a bonded version of the ballistic tip, which is just a simple cup & core.
MuleyStalker
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The Accubond is a bonded bullet, the Ballistic Tip is not. Although I have found almost all the Ballistic Tips that I have used in various rifles and calibers to be wonderfully accurate, they have proven to be a bit "soft". If you use a heavier for caliber bullet, and keep your velocities reasonable, the Ballistic Tips are okay....move them too fast, and they tend to come apart. This is just my experience...I know a lot of people that use them and like them. I prefer Accubonds....almost always have about 70% weight retension with excellent penetration, in everything from 25 cal to 9.3 mm, on antelope, bears, deer, elk and moose. I have yet to try the 375 cal bullets on game. Hope this helps.
MuleyStalker
BigUglyMan
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Shot selection is key with the Ballistic Tip. Well behind the shoulder is best in my experience as they tend to do a lot of damage and if you're too close to the front shoulders you will lose a lot of meat. They're a lung-shooter's dream.
the test of bullets will show the same remaining for ballistictip or accubond. it is bonded but the bonding is not showing in the bullet tests. no in ours as i was not able to recover both kind.
MuleyStalker
CGN Regular
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Any Ballistic Tip or Accubond that I have recovered has been after shooting a game animal. The Accubonds have always fared better....70-ish % weight retention, perfectly mushroomed, excellent penetration, no core/jacket separation. As BUM stated, stay off the shoulder with the Ballistic Tips and you're likely going to be okay. Again, this has been my experience in the field on game, not on plastic jugs of water or gelatin blocks.
Have a great shooting day, everyone!!
Likewise for me, I've had great success with both the Nosler Ballistic Tips and Accubond. With the larger diameter (.338 and larger) and heavy bullets, I would not hesitate to shoot through the shoulders with the ballistic tip, they are most rigid. However, 99% of the time I aim tight behind the front leg, half way up the body.
This is the first time I read this thread. Most interesting and would like to compliment Medvedqc for such a great undertaking task. I as well shoot the 9.3, which will give me insight into bullet construction.
LOL!! Crap, double post, sorry!
MuleyStalker
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I agree with your observations of the heavier Ballistic Tip bullets...the ones I shot in 338 cal seemed to perform better than those that were 30 cal and smaller. Medvedqc's bullet test was pretty informative...Bravo, Sir.
MS
I just bought some Missouri coated lead bullets:
#1 9.3x57 - Grooveless
#HT-366275GL
.366 Diameter
275 Grain FP - Grooveless
Brinell 18
Bullet OAL 1.169 +/-
For Mauser & Russian
Hi-Tek 2-Extreme Coating from J&M Specialized Products P/L
The lead gas check bullets I just shot were very good, so it is nice to find a source for more at a good price. Do you want some for testing?
#1 9.3x57 - Grooveless
#HT-366275GL
.366 Diameter
275 Grain FP - Grooveless
Brinell 18
Bullet OAL 1.169 +/-
For Mauser & Russian
Hi-Tek 2-Extreme Coating from J&M Specialized Products P/L
The lead gas check bullets I just shot were very good, so it is nice to find a source for more at a good price. Do you want some for testing?
I have a quantity of Speer 270s and PPU 285s. If I read the test results correctly, the PPU is the softer bullet.
I have a 9.3x57 and a 9.3x62. Would it be reasonable to use the 285s in the x57 and the 270s in the x62?
I have a 9.3x57 and a 9.3x62. Would it be reasonable to use the 285s in the x57 and the 270s in the x62?
