Don't expect Berger bullets to perform well one game at shorter ranges...remember many of the hunting shows are really just infomercials for whatever brand is sponsoring the show.
Accubond is a premium game bullet, designed for deep penetration. As its name suggests it has a heavy tapered jacket bonded to a lead core.
Berger bullets are cup and core, designed mainly for high b.c. and target accuracy, which typically means thin jackets, and the core is most definitely not bonded.
My experience with 7mm 168 gr Bergers: spectacular kills on broadside lung shots, shoulder shots a real mess. Accubonds tend to kill a bit slower and often will be pass throughs, but have no problem breaking bone and still penetrating.
To be fair, I don't have any experience with either much past 450 yds.
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