142 grain accubond long range

[m500]

I noticed midsouth shooters lists 26 nosler ammo with a 142 accubond long range bullet. Anybody heard anything about this new bullet?

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0011560122/26_Nosler_142_Grain_AccuBond_Long_Range_20_Count_

 

[xswanted]

That would be quite interesting. I googled it and three links came up with a 142 ABLR, however nothing is listd on the Nosler site.

I'd be interested in those bad boys!

 

[m500]

This must be an upcoming shot show release.

More links. Looks like the Nosler # is 58922.

http://www.natchezss.com/Bullets.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=NO&prodID=NO58922&prodTitle=ABLR 6.5mm 142gr SP Bullet (100

http://shop2.gzanders.com/reloading-components/nosler-bullets-6-5mm-264-142gr-accubond-lr-100ct.html

 

[BCoates]

I wonder what twist rate is going to be needed to stabilize them? If they are longer than the 142 SMK an 1:8 twist will definitely be needed. If you can push them fast enough in a 26 Nosler or 264 Win Mag, you might get away with a 1:9 twist.

 

[mshelton]

I wonder if one will actually be able to find these for sale unlike most of the other LRAB offerings.

 

[FeMan]

Increasing velocity does very little to increase bullet stability since velocity increases the overturning force on the bullet at almost the samer rate as it increases gyroscopic stability. The Nosler rifles made to shoot this new bullet have a 1:8 twist. I am betting that is the realisitic minimum, at least in all conditions.

 

[Changeling]

I just hit the link and message came up "No longer available".

 

[500SNW]

maybe Nosler came to senses and are going to introduce a real "long range" 6.5 mm bullet..... 160 gr sounds about right

 

[m500]

We will find out soon enough. The shot show is just around the corner. I also expect news about the new 28 nosler. I heard prints were submitted to sammi mid-summer.

 

[p-man]

This would be a God send for the military guys shooting old 94-96 Mausers - I have a sporterized 1900 96 in 6.5x55 and the twist as best determined in slightly less than 7.8. It will shoot lights out with 160gr stuff and anything less than 140gr groups worse as you go lighter - I believe that this long AB would prob work great if it is a little bit longer than the standard 140 AB.

 

[ptf18]

P-Man: Ummmm... I understand that the Swedish m96 twist rate was/is 8.66 At least that is what L-W told me when I asked about the twist rate for a Swedish m96 mil-spec replacement barrel I purchased form them.

Thoughts?

ptf18

 

[m500]

Well, Nosler finally put this bullet data on their web site.

http://www.nosler.com/news-and-articles/2015/1/26/nosler-adds-new-bullets-to-existing-product-lines

Their numbers need some help. For instance;
at sea level
9" twist @ 3000= 1.19 sg
8" twist @ 3000= 1.51 sg

sd of .291 / g7 of .350= I7 of .831 sorry, not buying that.

 

[seymour fish]

m500, Looks like a suitable angle on the boat-tail. Hard to tell, but the bearing surface looks quite long in the picture. Does anyone have data? Seymour

 

[m500]

Based on the picture, I would say the I7 would be between .90 and .94. That would put the G7 between .310 and .323. The 129 ABLR has an I7 of .933. If the same I7 is applied to the 142, the G7 would be .312. I think these numbers are a lot more realistic. A G7 of .350 is just out of touch.
For reference, the 140 Berger hybrid is .899 and .319.

 

[Catfur]

Based on the picture, I would say the I7 would be between .90 and .94. That would put the G7 between .310 and .323. The 129 ABLR has an I7 of .890. If the same I7 is applied to the 142, the G7 would be .327. I think these numbers are a lot more realistic. A G7 of .350 is just out of touch.
For reference, the 140 Berger hybrid is .899 and .319.

The 6.5mm 129 and 7mm 168 both have very good form factors, but the heavier versions therof (142 and 175) both look to just have lengthened shanks and same ogive, so little improvement in BC.

 

[338 Mollett]

I called them to verify the claimed G 1 b.c. of .719 they said yes! :

 

[m500]

I have no doubt that they say it does, however it will be less when Litz does his testing. Ignore the G1 numbers. The G7 model is much better suited for this bullet.

 

[Rtheurer]

I have no doubt that they say it does, however it will be less when Litz does his testing. Ignore the G1 numbers. The G7 model is much better suited for this bullet.

I concur 100% I bet they grossly over estimated this one. Just a guess however and eagerly await some testing by the good Mr Litz.

RT

 

[effendude]

Interestingly, Bryan found Nosler's numbers pretty accurate on some of their other LR Accubonds. Time will tell.
Scott

 

[m500]

I corrected my earlier post with the correct I7 of the 129 ABLR.