Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
A-Max Vs A-Max Vs V-Max
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 979244" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I agree with your assessment of the 80 grain AMAX. I think it's too much bullet for not enough gain in the .223 case. The 75 grain AMAX is THE bullet to have, IMO. It has been very popular and won't be going away. Yes, it is hard to obtain right now, but that won't last forever.</p><p> </p><p>The AMAX won't be a flat shooter from your .223. Its primary advantage will be in wind drift. Because of that, I would say to have your turret set up for the 75 AMAX, your preferred bullet. Berger 75 VLD's are close to the AMAX in bc value, so they might be a decent short term option (and should be available soon). The Hornady 75 BTHP's would be less ideal, but cheaper and would at least allow you to shoot.</p><p> </p><p>I would also do some load work with 53 grain VMAX's or try the factory Superformance load. The VMAX will shoot considerably flatter quite a ways out there, making turret use less important. You will still probably want to dial at longer ranges, you just won't have to dial as much for elevation. It will work better for sage rats and allow you to conserve your AMAX's until you can obtain more of them.</p><p> </p><p>Once you have an AMAX load developed, you can save that for the lower volume shooting you will do at coyotes, which should buy you some time to obtain more.</p><p> </p><p>That's my thought process, anyway...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 979244, member: 22069"] I agree with your assessment of the 80 grain AMAX. I think it's too much bullet for not enough gain in the .223 case. The 75 grain AMAX is THE bullet to have, IMO. It has been very popular and won't be going away. Yes, it is hard to obtain right now, but that won't last forever. The AMAX won't be a flat shooter from your .223. Its primary advantage will be in wind drift. Because of that, I would say to have your turret set up for the 75 AMAX, your preferred bullet. Berger 75 VLD's are close to the AMAX in bc value, so they might be a decent short term option (and should be available soon). The Hornady 75 BTHP's would be less ideal, but cheaper and would at least allow you to shoot. I would also do some load work with 53 grain VMAX's or try the factory Superformance load. The VMAX will shoot considerably flatter quite a ways out there, making turret use less important. You will still probably want to dial at longer ranges, you just won't have to dial as much for elevation. It will work better for sage rats and allow you to conserve your AMAX's until you can obtain more of them. Once you have an AMAX load developed, you can save that for the lower volume shooting you will do at coyotes, which should buy you some time to obtain more. That's my thought process, anyway... [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
A-Max Vs A-Max Vs V-Max
Top