Nolser Bonded Solid Base

[Doyle231]

I've been trying to work up a load with these but haven't had a lot of luck. Although marketed and intended for gas autos, I've only loaded them for my bolt guns thus far. I know bonded bullets don't typically perform like match pills but I'd expect they'd hold better than 1.5 to 2 MOA. Anybody have any direct experience, input or suggestions? I'm running them at 2550 to 2650 F/S in a 1/12 twist.

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

What kind of seating depths did you try?

 

[Doyle231]

What kind of seating depths did you try?

Haven't played with seating depth yet, everything so far has been to COAL listed by Nosler, 2.620".

 

[TheOfficeT-Rex]

I bet if you try some different seating depths you'll find something that tightens up your groups. 2.62" sounds a bit short for a 308 (I assume 308 win based on speed).

 

[Doyle231]

I bet if you try some different seating depths you'll find something that tightens up your groups. 2.62" sounds a bit short for a 308 (I assume 308 win based on speed).

Yes, .308 Win. Sorry, I neglected to mention that important detail! It seems like the profile of this bullet should be fairly tolerant of some jump but it's worth a try.

 

[hesp]

I've been using the Nosler 140gr AB in my 260 Rem, 6.5-06 & 264 mag. Seated about .020 off the lands , groups have been running around 1/2" at 100yds, Look like as others have mentioned , play with the seating depth. Bonded bullets do seem to be a bit more temperamental.