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<blockquote data-quote="Coyboy" data-source="post: 574621" data-attributes="member: 3733"><p>part of the problem with this discussion is that not all a-maxes are created equal.</p><p></p><p>You need to consider the sectional density of a bullet for a true comparison/performance evaluation.</p><p></p><p>The 6.5 140 has a much higher SD than the 178 gr 308 or the 162 grain 7mm.</p><p></p><p>Thus you can predictably say the 6.5 140 will penetrate deeper and hold together better at similar impact speeds on similar targets.</p><p></p><p>Lumping all bullets of one design into a general class is iresponsible weather it is a b-tip, game king or a-max. All 3 of these are non bonded cup and core bullets, that have killed more game than swift bullets could hit targets.</p><p></p><p>That dosen't make any of them poor designs or the hunter who uses them irresponsible. The game kings rulled during the time of most cartriges shooting 2600-2900 fps. and under those conditions the cup and core bullets will work great as long as you don't go too light for caliber.</p><p></p><p>wildrose, a-maxes have there place, that is undeiable, we understand you don't agree.</p><p>But don't tell me I'm irresponsible for using them, when I have 13 consecutive one shot kills from 75 to 600 yards. I like many here know what works based on experience.</p><p>That my friend you can not take away.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyboy, post: 574621, member: 3733"] part of the problem with this discussion is that not all a-maxes are created equal. You need to consider the sectional density of a bullet for a true comparison/performance evaluation. The 6.5 140 has a much higher SD than the 178 gr 308 or the 162 grain 7mm. Thus you can predictably say the 6.5 140 will penetrate deeper and hold together better at similar impact speeds on similar targets. Lumping all bullets of one design into a general class is iresponsible weather it is a b-tip, game king or a-max. All 3 of these are non bonded cup and core bullets, that have killed more game than swift bullets could hit targets. That dosen't make any of them poor designs or the hunter who uses them irresponsible. The game kings rulled during the time of most cartriges shooting 2600-2900 fps. and under those conditions the cup and core bullets will work great as long as you don't go too light for caliber. wildrose, a-maxes have there place, that is undeiable, we understand you don't agree. But don't tell me I'm irresponsible for using them, when I have 13 consecutive one shot kills from 75 to 600 yards. I like many here know what works based on experience. That my friend you can not take away. [/QUOTE]
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