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6X284 (Load for 87 and 75 grn V-MAX)
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<blockquote data-quote="wildcat" data-source="post: 122274" data-attributes="member: 4557"><p>UncleB, I have a bunch H414, so I will try some during my next load testing. I am going to try H4831SC and H4350. I am going try 53grns of H4350, I should get close to 3800fps with this combo, with good accuracy, I hope! If I can get good accuracy with that speed, using the 87grn V-MAX, this should be a very good long range combination with explosive power on varmints. </p><p></p><p>The above mentioned load, 53grns H4350, was on relaodersnest.com indicating 3650fps with 87grn V-MAX, using a 26", 1-10 twist barrel. I am thinking I should get close to 3800fps, because I will be using a 30", 1-12 twist barrel. Those two factors should get me the extra 150fps of velocity. The 87grn V-MAX has a BC of .400, this is pretty impresive for a poly tipped bullet. I've read some stories about how accurate, how good it bucks the wind, and explosive this bullet is at long ranges. I will be using this rifle for varmint hunting at ranges up to 1000 yards. </p><p></p><p>I want to use the 87grn V-Max, because I will be shooting coyotes at very long ranges, and I want them to drop quickly. I love the VLD bullets, I know they buck the wind better, but they don't kill as well as the poly tipped bullets. I've had experience with this, I shot a coyote, at a little over 700 yards with my 6.5x284, using a 139grn Lupa scenar at a velocity of 2900fps. I hit the yote, but it did not drop quickly. The yote ran off, of course not very far, but it was able to run off after I nailed him good. When I found the yote, the bullet basically went right through him. I know this is pretty common with these types of bullets, so that's why I want to concentrate on shooting the 87grn V-Max. I know when I hit a yote, with an 87grn V-Max traveling at 3800fps, it's going to drop him quickly, let alone turn his insides into mush. I will let you guys know how this combo works, I should be receiving my 6x284 by Saturday, so I should be able to test her next Sunday. For those who are interested, here are the specs for my 6x284;</p><p></p><p>1. Caliber-6x284 with 272 Tight Neck</p><p>2. Action-Nesika Model K, 1.450 Dia, w/tactical bolt knob</p><p>3. Barrel-Krieger 30", 1-12, 1.250 tapered to 1.00</p><p>4. Stock-McMillan A-5, Thumbwhell CP, 3 Way Spacer Sys.</p><p>5. Jewel 2oz trigger</p><p>6. Vias Muzzle brake</p><p>7. Davidson base w/20 MOA</p><p>8. Kelby 30mm rings</p><p>9. Nightforce 12x42x56mm NXS with Double Dot Ret.</p><p>10. Rifle weight is around 15 pounds</p><p></p><p>I will try to post pics as soon as I get her. If you guys have more load data for the 87 and 75grn V-Max, please keep it coming. Thanks!</p><p></p><p>Wildcat</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildcat, post: 122274, member: 4557"] UncleB, I have a bunch H414, so I will try some during my next load testing. I am going to try H4831SC and H4350. I am going try 53grns of H4350, I should get close to 3800fps with this combo, with good accuracy, I hope! If I can get good accuracy with that speed, using the 87grn V-MAX, this should be a very good long range combination with explosive power on varmints. The above mentioned load, 53grns H4350, was on relaodersnest.com indicating 3650fps with 87grn V-MAX, using a 26", 1-10 twist barrel. I am thinking I should get close to 3800fps, because I will be using a 30", 1-12 twist barrel. Those two factors should get me the extra 150fps of velocity. The 87grn V-MAX has a BC of .400, this is pretty impresive for a poly tipped bullet. I've read some stories about how accurate, how good it bucks the wind, and explosive this bullet is at long ranges. I will be using this rifle for varmint hunting at ranges up to 1000 yards. I want to use the 87grn V-Max, because I will be shooting coyotes at very long ranges, and I want them to drop quickly. I love the VLD bullets, I know they buck the wind better, but they don't kill as well as the poly tipped bullets. I've had experience with this, I shot a coyote, at a little over 700 yards with my 6.5x284, using a 139grn Lupa scenar at a velocity of 2900fps. I hit the yote, but it did not drop quickly. The yote ran off, of course not very far, but it was able to run off after I nailed him good. When I found the yote, the bullet basically went right through him. I know this is pretty common with these types of bullets, so that's why I want to concentrate on shooting the 87grn V-Max. I know when I hit a yote, with an 87grn V-Max traveling at 3800fps, it's going to drop him quickly, let alone turn his insides into mush. I will let you guys know how this combo works, I should be receiving my 6x284 by Saturday, so I should be able to test her next Sunday. For those who are interested, here are the specs for my 6x284; 1. Caliber-6x284 with 272 Tight Neck 2. Action-Nesika Model K, 1.450 Dia, w/tactical bolt knob 3. Barrel-Krieger 30", 1-12, 1.250 tapered to 1.00 4. Stock-McMillan A-5, Thumbwhell CP, 3 Way Spacer Sys. 5. Jewel 2oz trigger 6. Vias Muzzle brake 7. Davidson base w/20 MOA 8. Kelby 30mm rings 9. Nightforce 12x42x56mm NXS with Double Dot Ret. 10. Rifle weight is around 15 pounds I will try to post pics as soon as I get her. If you guys have more load data for the 87 and 75grn V-Max, please keep it coming. Thanks! Wildcat [/QUOTE]
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