Northern RifleReviews of Bullets
Most hunting bullets fall into three general categories: cup and core, monolithic, and bonded. Perhaps the most popular of the bonded bullets is the Nosler Accubond. Originally developed to imitate the terminal performance of the Nosler Partition with improved ballistics, the Nosler Accubond has been an excellent all purpose hunting bullet for many years. Design […]
Bullets have come a long way from the cup and core designs that dominated the 20th century. Nowadays, there are a plethora of cup and core, bonded, and all-copper bullets on the market. Monolithics have become a popular choice amongst hunters and perform very differently from traditional lead core designs. For those considering monolithics, this […]
Hornady has been arguably the most innovative bullet and cartridge manufacturer over the last two decades. From their LeverEvolution flex-tip projectiles, new cartridge introductions, and high-BC bullets like the ELD-X, the have been pushing boundaries. While these cutting-edge technologies offer a lot to those pushing boundaries, that is not their only offering. Essentially a modernized […]
In preparation for my 2022 mountain goat hunt I needed to create a load for my 280 Ackley Improved that I planned on taking. I eventually landed on the Nosler Accubond, and the rationale for this decision is laid out below. While the thought process of selecting the bullet is valuable, for a quick and […]
Nowadays a lot of attention is given to controlled expansion bullets that are stuffed full of lots of advanced technology. Monolithic, bonded, and tipped bullets are incredibly popular. However, standard cup and core bullets are still just as effective as they have always been. Today we take a look at a top quality cup and […]
While hunting rifles in the 21st century operate in the same fashion as they have for decades, ammunition has evolved dramatically. Trends continue to drive towards longer, sleeker, heavy for caliber bullets that provide excellent BC’s and Sectional densities. Likely driven by the accuracy and affordability of modern laser rangefinder technology, cutting edge bullets are […]
All over the internet there are discussions about which cartridges are best for which animals and what styles of hunts. Oftentimes people will devote hours of research picking the perfect cartridge, only to buy the cheapest box of ammo at their outfitter. This is asinine because out of all the pounds of equipment that hunters […]