12.5" Group Buy Barrel - 129 ABLR Vs Hog - DRT

[brut28481]

First shot with the group buy 12.5" barrel loaded with 129 ABLR = DRT Boar Hog!

[LRRPF52]

You pole-axed him!

Feel free to update the Knock-Down Survey with details.

That 129gr ABLR seems to be a great combo for SBRs and pistols on game, since it has such low expansion thresh.

[brut28481]

Agreed, I got this one going around 2260 which puts the 1300 FPS expansion threshold at 750 yds (sea level - SWFL) out of a 12.5" barrel! Knock-down survey updated.

[kpswihart]

Pretty cool. Nice build and great results.

[Double Naught Spy]

Good job!

[FLS]

Nice hog. What load are you using to get that speed out of a 12.5" barrel?

[brut28481]

129 ABLR going 2260 (CFE @ 29.8, 1.6610 B-Ogive or around 2.85)

[1Shot]

I have used the 130 Accubond out of my 264 Win mag at 3350 fps muzzle velocity and it really does great on deer from in your lap to a little over 500 yards so far. I would like to give the 129 ABLR a try in my Grendel's but the almost one dollar a bullet price has really held me back. I can get between 100 and 200 other bullets for the price of 50 of the ABLR. The only reason that I pay the price for the 130 ABs is because of the super high velocity the 264 Win mag gets with Retumbo powder and the 27 3/4" barrel it has. Where I hunt I am as likely to get a shot at 25 yards as I am 525 yards where I use this rifle. I gave 129 Hornady SSTs a try and got a 35 yard shot and it almost blew the deer in half. The 130 AB reacts the same at all yardages I have shot deer at. It goes in a shoulder takes out the vitals and exits the other shoulder about the size of a quarter and the deer is DRT. Out of a couple dozen plus deer shot I have only recovered one bullet that was shot almost length wise in a 190 lbs buck at 111 yards. Bullet entered front edge of left shoulder and was found against the smashed ball joint in right ham. Weight was 87 grs and it was a text book mushroom. For the Grendel's I have found a load using the 120 Sierra Pro Hunter and am working with the 130 Sierra Game King HPBT and it is showing potential. Keep the video's coming, I really enjoy them. I wish I had the opportunity to do some hog hunting but there are none close enough to me to get at right now but they are getting closer.

[brut28481]

I picked the blem's up from shooters. Helps the budget a tad. Might try a lighter bullet for Coyotes.

Nosler 6.5mm 129 Grain AccuBond Long Range Bullets (BLEM) - 100ct
SKU: ABLR8943
3 $98.85

[Bigs28]

If you want a lighter bullet the 110g controlled chaos are pretty affordable and dns is having good luck with the 90g speer tnt

[bj139]

Nice hog. Brain shot?

[ported45]

I have used the 130 Accubond out of my 264 Win mag at 3350 fps muzzle velocity and it really does great on deer from in your lap to a little over 500 yards so far. I would like to give the 129 ABLR a try in my Grendel's but the almost one dollar a bullet price has really held me back. I can get between 100 and 200 other bullets for the price of 50 of the ABLR.

6.5 ABLR is a 100 count box. Nosler 129 ABLR 46 cents a piece is normal price at Cabela's. I picked up a box there a little while back for $36. Plus tax of course.

[brut28481]

Nice hog. Brain shot?

Yep, dead center between eyeballs.

[kev500]

129 ABLR going 2260 (CFE @ 29.8, 1.6610 B-Ogive or around 2.85)

were there any signs of high pressure with this load, I will be getting a 12 inch upper comming in soon also looking at IMR 8202 and LVR powders

[kev500]

also how was the penetration with the 129 ABLR , I am a liitle concerned they were to soft as they will open up at 1300 fps