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Melting/deforming Poly tips in flight.
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 1131528" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>I have fired more 178 AMAXs than any other bullet both for practice and overall ballistic testing for my own personal gratification. I don't know if that makes me qualified to offer any opinions here but I'll offer some possible evidence to support Hornady's claims.</p><p></p><p>The attached picture shows both new and fired 178 AMAXs.</p><p></p><p>308 Win 5R. 2550'/sec MV. Distance 650 yards.</p><p></p><p>What I do know is that the 178 starts strong and while all bullet's BCs degrade over time due to decaying velocity, the 178's BC decays VERY rapidly past 600 yards. Much faster than many other bullets of similar weight. Now I know that the 178 AMAX is far from sleek compared to many other bullet lines but neither is the 175 SMK, however the 175 SMK's BC doesn't decay nearly as bad as the 178 AMAX. </p><p></p><p>Between the bullet pictured here and the rapid decay rate of the 178 AMAX, I'm inclined to believe what Hornady is saying.</p><p></p><p>You be the judge.</p><p></p><p>M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 1131528, member: 1007"] I have fired more 178 AMAXs than any other bullet both for practice and overall ballistic testing for my own personal gratification. I don't know if that makes me qualified to offer any opinions here but I'll offer some possible evidence to support Hornady's claims. The attached picture shows both new and fired 178 AMAXs. 308 Win 5R. 2550'/sec MV. Distance 650 yards. What I do know is that the 178 starts strong and while all bullet's BCs degrade over time due to decaying velocity, the 178's BC decays VERY rapidly past 600 yards. Much faster than many other bullets of similar weight. Now I know that the 178 AMAX is far from sleek compared to many other bullet lines but neither is the 175 SMK, however the 175 SMK's BC doesn't decay nearly as bad as the 178 AMAX. Between the bullet pictured here and the rapid decay rate of the 178 AMAX, I'm inclined to believe what Hornady is saying. You be the judge. M [/QUOTE]
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