I base what I use on what it does when it impacts! I make bullets both bonded and conventional. Bonding a very thin jacket does little more than coat the copper shrapnel with lead when it impacts at high velocity! The picture that I posted shows this very clearly. I have no doubt that the LRAB would work very well at long range (low velocity impact) or even at closer range with a rib shot.I don't understand how some of you will take an un-unbonded Berger over a bonded ABLR. I'm not criticizing anyone or saying this aggressively...I just wondering.
I base what I use on what it does when it impacts! I make bullets both bonded and conventional. Bonding a very thin jacket does little more than coat the copper shrapnel with lead when it impacts at high velocity! The picture that I posted shows this very clearly. I have no doubt that the LRAB would work very well at long range (low velocity impact) or even at closer range with a rib shot.
They are in no way the same bullet as the original AB just because they are bonded.
Everyone has the choice of using what they want. I just post my personal results.......rich
There is no doubt the extra weight will help to come degree over the 150 I used which was only .007" smaller diameter. That was the only LRAB that I ever used, but I was unimpressed to say the least. I think most of us, me included, get caught up in high b.c. so much that we limit our choices! If most of my shots were under 500 yards and the chance of shooting very close was a possibility, I would choose the original AB Everytime. If not, then the LRAB might be a good choice .All I know is the LRAB does not like magnum velocity up close! They may have created a great bullet for a 7/08 for all around shooting?
I don't understand how some of you will take an un-unbonded Berger over a bonded ABLR. I'm not criticizing anyone or saying this aggressively...I just wondering.
Ing, like elkaholic I can only report my experiences. Years ago I would only shoot Partitions, now after 11 years of nothing but Bergers in five different calibers and seeing the results, I'm not changing. Do heed the advice of checking/cleaning the tips on the Bergers, it only takes a minute and well worth it.
Just FYI, I'm not necessarily pushing Berger's but just comparing the 2 you mentioned. I have mixed feelings and results on some of the Berger's I've used.
They aren't!I've got a box of 175 and 162 but have heard they are even more explosive
I've got a box of 175 and 162 but have heard they are even more explosive