JLKs, Bergers, A-Maxs, & Various Wildcats

[300magman]

I am looking for a few good and Available .224 bullets to try at 1000 yards. I want to push them at 22-243 velocities, but it seems there is a very limited selection of bullets that are suited for this. The 75gr & 80gr Amax immediately came to mind, but I see various sources stating that they may not survive velocities in the 3400fps range…Are berger hunting bullets any tougher?

There are also the small bullet makers like JLK (which I hear is nearly identical to Berger…is that true?) Also are any of these small makers currently putting out a relatively reliable supply of bullets that I may want to try?



I also have a question about the 30 caliber A-Max … What velicities can the 208gr version withstand? … and
Is there any truth to the rumor of a new Berger (heavier than the current 210gr) or Hornady 225gr A-max (which would presumably have a higher BC than the current 225gr hpbt)

 

[load]

I am looking for a few good and Available .224 bullets to try at 1000 yards. I want to push them at 22-243 velocities, but it seems there is a very limited selection of bullets that are suited for this. The 75gr & 80gr Amax immediately came to mind, but I see various sources stating that they may not survive velocities in the 3400fps range…Are berger hunting bullets any tougher?

There are also the small bullet makers like JLK (which I hear is nearly identical to Berger…is that true?) Also are any of these small makers currently putting out a relatively reliable supply of bullets that I may want to try?



I also have a question about the 30 caliber A-Max … What velicities can the 208gr version withstand? … and
Is there any truth to the rumor of a new Berger (heavier than the current 210gr) or Hornady 225gr A-max (which would presumably have a higher BC than the current 225gr hpbt)

im shooting the 225 grn hornadys in a 300 win mag. the shoot great

 

[Long Time Long Ranger]

I shoot the 208 amax at 3210 fps and it does very well at that velocity.

 

[trebark]

208amax at 3150 with .5moa accuracy. no problem.

 

[Mikecr]

What twist in the 22?

 

[new shooter]

Trebark What power and load are you using ?

 

[new shooter]

Long Time Long Ranger. What powder and load are you using ?

 

[trebark]

Trebark What power and load are you using ?

300RUM, 208Amax, 90.5grains Retumbo, F215M

See the rifle and shooting results here:

http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f53/my-300rum-mcr-70809/#post494570

 

[300magman]

There is no barrel on the 22 yet, once I decide on a projectile I will have one made with a twist to suit it.


Thanks for the feedback so far everyone . . . but has anyone tried the 208Amax past 3300?