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03-24-2023, 08:56 AM
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which one
I plan on a Caribou hunt in the fall and was curious as to which bullet to use. I will be shooting a.257 wby. I have access to 110gr accubonds or 117gr hornady interlocks.
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03-24-2023, 09:07 AM
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You’ll get lots of opinions on this question, mine is to use whichever one shoots best in your rifle.
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03-24-2023, 09:20 AM
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Either one will work just fine, whatever your rifle shoots better. That being said the accubond is wildly popular in that caliber for a reason.
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03-24-2023, 10:11 AM
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I'd choose the accubonds as they are a bonded bullet
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03-24-2023, 11:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krokitt
I plan on a Caribou hunt in the fall and was curious as to which bullet to use. I will be shooting a.257 wby. I have access to 110gr accubonds or 117gr hornady interlocks.
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Just curious what's provinces or territories are still open for Caribou Nunavut
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03-24-2023, 11:41 AM
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both will work, just go with which ever shoots best.
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03-24-2023, 11:56 AM
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caribou hunting
the Yukon is where I plan on going
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03-24-2023, 12:40 PM
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I use both and they both perform. I haven't seen 110gr Accubonds in stores for a few years now.
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03-24-2023, 01:16 PM
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Location: Yellowknife and the Barrenlands, NWT
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After 35 years of caribou outfitting, I always suggested the Noslers.
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03-24-2023, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CNP
I use both and they both perform. I haven't seen 110gr Accubonds in stores for a few years now.
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I got one from prime time in GP last year.
I used the factory ttsx and the did very well on my elk and deer last year, but I'd go with the ABs out of the two. Bonded and a little lighter so you can get that little extra velocity out of the old bee
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03-24-2023, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Krokitt
the Yukon is where I plan on going
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Nice
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03-24-2023, 08:03 PM
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Hunting with Jim Shockey?
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03-24-2023, 08:24 PM
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No hunting with our son Lives in Faro.
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03-24-2023, 08:27 PM
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I’d choose the 270wby…. Sorry couldn’t resist. Which one shoots better or if you reload which one do you have the most access to for practice etc..?
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03-25-2023, 03:59 AM
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110 AB is my choice... work very well for me
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03-25-2023, 10:24 AM
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I have access to both the Hornady and the Noslers. I was mostly concerned on penetration.
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03-25-2023, 10:31 AM
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The 257 is a fantastic game killer
But…
Does someone else in your party plan on bringing a bear stopper?
Just something to think about, best of luck on your hunt.
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03-25-2023, 10:50 AM
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we do
Yes we do have a bear stopper, that is why I was wondering about. when it comes to bears every little thing helps. my son will be packing a .338 win mag. I could live without a bear encounter but you never know when one will turn up
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