Nosler AccuBond .338 Caliber 225 Grain Spitzer Point Bullets: Unrivaled Performance for Big Game Hunters

For dedicated hunters and precision reloaders who demand the absolute best in terminal performance and ballistic excellence, the Nosler AccuBond .338 Caliber 225 Grain Spitzer Point bullet stands as a paragon of modern bullet engineering. This isn't just another component; it's a meticulously crafted tool designed to ensure ethical, reliable, and consistent one-shot stops on even the toughest big game animals. If you've ever asked yourself, "What's the most reliable bullet for elk hunting?" or "How can I achieve deep, controlled penetration with maximum energy transfer?", the Nosler AccuBond provides a definitive answer. Available at leading retailers like DEGuns, these bullets represent an investment in confidence and success in the field.

Why Choose Nosler AccuBond for Your Big Game Hunt?

The success of any hunting endeavor often hinges on the performance of your ammunition. The Nosler AccuBond is engineered from the ground up to address the critical needs of hunters pursuing large, resilient game. But what exactly makes this bullet the go-to choice for so many?

The Exclusive Bonding Process: Integrity from Impact to Exit

At the core of the AccuBond's legendary performance is Nosler's proprietary bonding process. Unlike conventional cup-and-core bullets where the jacket and core are separate, the AccuBond’s special lead-alloy core is fused directly to its copper-alloy jacket. This revolutionary technique eliminates voids within the bullet, creating a single, cohesive unit.

• What problem does this solve? Traditional bullets can suffer from core-jacket separation, especially on high-velocity impacts with tough hide and bone. This separation can lead to reduced weight retention, shallower penetration, and fragmented wound channels, compromising the bullet's effectiveness.
• The AccuBond advantage: By eliminating separation, the AccuBond maintains its structural integrity. This ensures a consistent, large-diameter mushroom and a deep, penetrating wound channel, maximizing energy transfer and promoting swift, humane kills. For hunters facing a charging bear or a distant elk, this unwavering integrity translates directly into unparalleled terminal performance and confidence.

White Polymer Tip: Precision and Controlled Expansion

The distinctive white polymer tip isn't merely for aesthetics; it's a critical component of the AccuBond's design. This hardened polymer tip serves a dual purpose:

• Enhanced Ballistic Coefficient (BC): The aerodynamic Spitzer Point design, capped with the polymer tip, significantly reduces air resistance. For the .338 Caliber 225 Grain AccuBond, boasting an impressive Ballistic Coefficient of .550, this means flatter trajectories and less wind drift over extended ranges. When you're making a long-range shot across a canyon, every point of BC matters.
• Initiates Immediate Expansion: Upon impact, the polymer tip drives rearward into the bullet's core, initiating rapid and controlled expansion. This ensures that the bullet begins to mushroom immediately upon striking the target, creating a devastating wound channel right from the point of entry. This controlled expansion prevents the bullet from fragmenting prematurely on superficial tissue while ensuring reliable upset even at lower impact velocities experienced at longer ranges.

Solid Base Design: A Platform for Devastation

Another cornerstone of the AccuBond's design is its "Solid Base" at the rear of the bullet. This unique design feature acts as a robust platform that resists deformation and supports the bullet's structure throughout its penetration path.

• How does this benefit the hunter? As the bullet expands and penetrates, the Solid Base maintains its form, driving the expanded frontal portion forward. This ensures deep, predictable penetration through muscle, bone, and vitals, reaching the animal's circulatory and nervous systems for a quick, ethical harvest. Without a solid base, bullets can sometimes deform excessively or even "blow up" on impact, leading to inadequate penetration. The AccuBond's Solid Base prevents this, ensuring a consistently large diameter mushroom and maximum weight retention.

Performance Characteristics: What to Expect in the Field

When you load your .338 caliber rifle with Nosler AccuBond 225 grain bullets, you're not just sending lead downrange; you're deploying a highly optimized projectile designed for peak performance.

• Unrivaled Accuracy: Nosler's manufacturing precision, coupled with the AccuBond's streamlined design and uniform construction, results in exceptional shot-to-shot consistency. This translates into tighter groups on paper and, more importantly, precise bullet placement on game. For serious hunters, accuracy is paramount, and the AccuBond delivers.
• Deep Penetration: The bonded core and Solid Base work in concert to deliver superior penetration. This is crucial for large, heavily muscled animals where reaching vital organs requires overcoming significant resistance. Whether you're targeting elk, moose, brown bear, or large African plains game, the AccuBond ensures your bullet will reach its intended destination.
• High Weight Retention: The bonding process significantly increases the AccuBond's ability to retain its original weight, often retaining 70-80% or more of its mass post-impact. High weight retention directly correlates with deeper penetration and a more effective energy transfer, as more of the bullet's mass continues to drive through the animal.
• Consistent Expansion: Unlike some bullets that might over-expand or fragment, the AccuBond’s design ensures a controlled, mushroom-like expansion that creates a wide, devastating wound channel. This balance of expansion and integrity is key to quick, humane kills.
• Minimal Barrel Fouling: The copper-alloy jacket and precise manufacturing tolerances contribute to minimal barrel fouling. This means more shots between cleanings, consistent accuracy over longer strings of fire, and extended barrel life.

Ideal Applications: Who Benefits Most from Nosler AccuBond?

The Nosler AccuBond .338 Caliber 225 Grain Spitzer Point bullet is tailor-made for specific hunting scenarios and calibers.

• Big Game Hunting: This bullet excels in applications involving large, tough, and potentially dangerous game.
  • North America: It's a premier choice for elk, moose, caribou, large deer (like mature mule deer or whitetail bucks), black bear, and grizzly bear (where legal and appropriate). The .338 caliber family of cartridges (e.g., .338 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 RUM) truly shines with a bullet of this weight and construction.
  • International Hunting: For plains game in Africa or similar large species globally, the AccuBond provides the necessary stopping power and penetration.
• Long-Range Hunting: With its high Ballistic Coefficient, this bullet maintains energy and a flat trajectory over extended distances, making it ideal for hunters who may encounter longer shots in open terrain.
• Reloaders and Handloaders: For those who meticulously craft their own ammunition, the consistent quality, uniform weight, and precise dimensions of Nosler AccuBond bullets make them a favored component for developing highly accurate and effective hunting loads. The predictable performance of this bullet allows handloaders to fine-tune their cartridges for optimal results in their specific rifles.
• Ethical Hunters: Hunters who prioritize quick, humane kills understand that bullet performance is paramount. The AccuBond’s reliable expansion and deep penetration ensure that energy is efficiently delivered to the vitals, leading to rapid incapacitation and minimizing animal suffering.

Comparing the AccuBond to Other Bullet Types

While many bullets exist, the AccuBond uniquely blends several desirable traits, differentiating it from others:

• Vs. Traditional Cup-and-Core: The AccuBond's bonded core offers superior weight retention and penetration compared to non-bonded designs that can shed their jackets or fragment.
• Vs. Monolithic Copper: While monolithic copper bullets offer excellent weight retention and deep penetration, they often require higher impact velocities for reliable expansion and may not create as wide a wound channel as the expanding AccuBond. The AccuBond provides a balanced approach, combining deep penetration with devastating expansion.
• Vs. Partition Bullets: Nosler's own Partition bullet is legendary for its dual-core design providing both expansion and penetration. The AccuBond takes a different approach with its bonding process, often resulting in even higher weight retention and a more uniform mushroom. Both are excellent, but the AccuBond often edges out in weight retention statistics.

Technical Specifications and What They Mean for You

Understanding the technical specifications of the Nosler AccuBond .338 Caliber 225 Grain Spitzer Point bullet helps appreciate its capabilities.

• Bullet Weight (225 grains): This is a heavy-for-caliber bullet for the .338, indicating substantial kinetic energy and momentum. Heavier bullets typically offer better penetration and are less affected by wind drift.
• Bullet Diameter (.338): This indicates the specific bore diameter of the rifle barrel it's designed for. It's the standard diameter for all .338 caliber cartridges.
• Overall Length (OAL: 1.450"): This measurement is critical for reloaders, influencing seating depth, case capacity, and magazine fit for specific rifle actions.
• Ballistic Coefficient (BC: .550): As mentioned, this high BC signifies excellent aerodynamic efficiency, leading to flatter trajectories and reduced wind deflection, especially at longer ranges. This is a critical factor for precision long-range shooting.
• Sectional Density (SD: .281): Sectional Density is a measure of a bullet's mass in relation to its diameter. A higher SD indicates that a bullet is denser for its diameter, which typically translates to better penetration through resisting media like muscle and bone. The .281 SD of this 225-grain .338 bullet confirms its strong penetrating potential.
• Core Material (Lead) & Jacket Material (Copper): The combination of a lead core within a copper jacket is standard, but it's the bonding of these two materials that sets the AccuBond apart.
• Bullet Tip Material (Polymer): The white polymer tip ensures both aerodynamic efficiency and reliable expansion.
• Bullet Type (Spitzer Point): The pointed profile is designed for reduced air resistance and improved ballistics.
• Cannelure (No): The absence of a cannelure (a groove around the bullet) is common in modern precision hunting bullets, often favored by reloaders for seating flexibility and potentially improved accuracy due to a more uniform bullet jacket. The bonded core negates the need for a cannelure to prevent core-jacket separation.
• Quantity (50 Per Box): Standard packaging for premium hunting bullets, providing enough components for developing loads or preparing for several hunts.

Where to Find Your Nosler AccuBond Bullets

For hunters and reloaders seeking to equip themselves with these high-performance Nosler AccuBond .338 Caliber 225 Grain Spitzer Point bullets, they are readily available at trusted sources like DEGuns. Ensuring you purchase from reputable suppliers guarantees you receive genuine Nosler products, vital for consistent and reliable performance. Look for the Nosler SKU 54357 and UPC 054041543576 when making your purchase to confirm you have the exact bullet specified. Investing in quality components like the Nosler AccuBond is investing in the success and ethical outcome of your hunt.

Product Features & Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Nosler
Model	AccuBond
Caliber	.338 Caliber
Bullet Weight	225 grains
Bullet Type	Spitzer Point
Overall Length (OAL)	1.450"
Ballistic Coefficient (BC)	.550
Sectional Density (SD)	.281
Bullet Diameter	.338"
Core Material	Lead (Bonded)
Jacket Material	Copper
Bullet Tip Material	Polymer (White)
Application	Big Game Hunting
Quantity	50 Per Box
SKU	54357
MPN	54357
UPC	054041543576