The Nosler AccuBond 30 caliber 180 grain bullets deliver controlled expansion and deep penetration through their unique bonded core construction. These spitzer point projectiles maintain 60-70% weight retention even after impact with heavy bone and tissue, making them reliable performers for medium to large game hunting.
What Makes This Different
The AccuBond design features a lead alloy core mechanically bonded to a tapered copper-alloy jacket, preventing core-jacket separation that plagues conventional bullets. This bonded construction allows the bullet to mushroom consistently while retaining mass for maximum energy transfer. The white polymer tip initiates expansion at lower velocities while the boat-tail base design improves ballistic coefficient to 0.507 for flatter trajectories.
Key Features
- Bonded lead core construction prevents jacket separation for 60-70% weight retention
- 180 grain weight optimized for .30-06, .300 Win Mag, and similar cartridges
- Spitzer point profile with polymer tip for reliable expansion at hunting velocities
- Boat-tail base design delivers ballistic coefficient of 0.507
- Tapered copper-alloy jacket controls expansion while maintaining penetration
- 50-count bulk packaging for serious hunters and reloaders
- Consistent manufacturing tolerances ensure repeatable accuracy
Field testing shows these bullets perform effectively on elk, deer, and similar game at ranges from 50 to 400 yards. The bonded construction handles high-velocity impacts without fragmenting, while the polymer tip ensures expansion even at longer distances where velocity drops. Temperature variations and humidity have minimal effect on performance consistency.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .308 diameter (30 caliber)
- Weight: 180 grains
- Bullet Type: Spitzer point with polymer tip
- Base Design: Boat-tail
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.507 (G1)
- Sectional Density: 0.271
- Core Material: Lead alloy bonded to jacket
- Jacket Material: Tapered copper-alloy
- Quantity: 50 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Nosler Inc., Bend Oregon
The AccuBond 180 grain represents proven terminal ballistics engineering for hunters who demand consistent performance on demanding shots. Premium component pricing reflects the precision manufacturing required for bonded core construction.