Hornady recently announced a new monolithic bullet called the CX. It looks pretty promising for those who like these style bullets or have to use them do to game laws. I hadn't seen it shared on LRH yet so I thought I'd pass on the news. From the videos they put out and the description, the CX appears to be a higher BC and improved Hornady GMX.
Hornady CX- New 2021
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adam32+P
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Looks like the GMX with a new name? What's different?
Creedmoor shooter
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Looks interesting. I'm not a mono fan but they look like a good mono if that's what your into/have to use. It would be interesting to see what the going price for them is
Seems to be more aerodynamic and has improvements made to the design and shape of the exterior grooves and overall shape of the bullet.
I watched this the other day and I wasn't sure as to what they were trying to, get across, about this bullet? In some they seemed unsure also?
I'm pretty sure these are less aerodynamic than the GMXs. IIRC the G1 of the 270 130gr GMX was .460. The CX is advertised as .4. Likewise the lighter 7mm bullet was .48 and is now .43. Maybe its just Hornady adjusting their BC to be more accurate, but that seems like a huge drop. Hopefully these will open up easier, the GMXs needed a lot more speed than about any other mono.
snox801
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No thanks I'll keep my hammers and an honest owner everyday.
You are correct, the 139gr GMX was listed with a higher BC of 0.486. What I also noticed and find odd is that the 150gr GMX was listed with a BC of 0.464, you'd thing the 150gr would have a higher BC.
The 139gr CX shows a BC of 0.429 and the 150gr CX at 0.455, both lower than their older versions.
Ho-ernady should have called it the VX bullet for the 'cine shot they were forcing on their employees
this bullet is undoubtedly their attempt to hitch a $cash$ ride on the popularity & effectivenes of the Barnes TTSX bullet
this bullet is undoubtedly their attempt to hitch a $cash$ ride on the popularity & effectivenes of the Barnes TTSX bullet
You are correct, the 139gr GMX was listed with a higher BC of 0.486. What I also noticed and find odd is that the 150gr GMX was listed with a BC of 0.464, you'd thing the 150gr would have a higher BC.
The 139gr CX shows a BC of 0.429 and the 150gr CX at 0.455, both lower than their older versions.
Most likely the old GMX BCs were inflated and the CX ones are more accurately lower.
Personally I would have preferred to see a higher BC version like the LRX.
Yes, but first they create the hype of the new and improved and cash in on that, and then launch it again with a higher BC, and cash out on it again. Plain good old markering to maximize revenues.
Agreed!
nhhunter
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Anybody try these yet?
