Hunting & Fishing 180 grain nosler accubond vs 185 grain Berger VLD

[Matt_3479]

I will be going on my first elk hunt and it will take place in montana during October 20th through 28th. i will be leaving on the 17th and driving out and hopefully will get a chance to scout a little. I will be taking my light weight browning A-Bolt 300. wsm topped with a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50mm. I haven't had a chance to fire either of these through it yet and will try both. But if both shoot good would you suggest the Accubond or berger for shots most likely inside 350. If the opportunity presents itself past that and as long as its within 600 yards i will take it.

for a shot within 350 most likely but forsure within 600 would you choose the accubond or berger.

 

[Huckleberry75]

Re: 180 grain nosler accubond vs 185 grain Berger VLD

Either is a fine choice. You should test them both to see if your gun prefers one over the other. I shoot the Accubonds and Sierra GK's in my 300wm @ ~3100fps, and that has cleanly taken elk out to 800+. Out to 400, I don't know that it would really make that big of a difference. Economics wise, SGK will be more cost effective then Nos Acc then Vld's.

Elk are not armor plated. Place your shot properly, and they are no tougher to kill than a big white tail.

Good luck, and we expect pictures!!

 

[Nate O.]

Re: 180 grain nosler accubond vs 185 grain Berger VLD

I like Berger, but if you go that route, make sure they fit in your mag. Also, make sure they feed well in your gun.

 

[Huckleberry75]

Re: 180 grain nosler accubond vs 185 grain Berger VLD

The mag length issue, is about the only downfall that I have experienced with the Bergers. They are long, but they sure fly purty.