Testing Hornady's new CX bullet

[Guy M]

I was able to buy some new Hornady 7mm, 150 grain CX bullets and try them on Ballistics Gel Blocks.. The link takes you to both the written article and to the video:

TESTED: Hornady 7mm 150 grain CX Bullets w/Ballistics Gel (7mm Rem Mag) – Ultimate Reloader

ultimatereloader.com

Regards, Guy

 

[HARPERC]

Well done!

 

[Sockeye66]

Have always enjoyed your writings and pictures and this video shows you're equally capable in front of the camera. Hopefully the part 2 video will show the low velocity expansion from 1800fps to 2800fps in 100fps increments. The low end is really where the decision to use mono's resides for many. The CX faces some serious competition from the very established Barnes bullet and the very popular offerings from Hammer and Cutting Edge amongst others. Looking forward to part 2 and thanks for video.

 

[FEENIX]

I was able to buy some new Hornady 7mm, 150 grain CX bullets and try them on Ballistics Gel Blocks.. The link takes you to both the written article and to the video:

TESTED: Hornady 7mm 150 grain CX Bullets w/Ballistics Gel (7mm Rem Mag) – Ultimate Reloader

ultimatereloader.com

Regards, Guy

Excellent, and thanks for sharing.

 

[Nomosendero]

Good info, thanks

 

[FEENIX]

Have always enjoyed your writings and pictures and this video shows you're equally capable in front of the camera. Hopefully the part 2 video will show the low velocity expansion from 1800fps to 2800fps in 100fps increments. The low end is really where the decision to use mono's resides for many. The CX faces some serious competition from the very established Barnes bullet and the very popular offerings from Hammer and Cutting Edge amongst others. Looking forward to part 2 and thanks for video.

Agreed but it is always nice to have options/alternatives, and competition is good for the end-users. Hornady is not exactly new in lead-free bullet making (i.e., GMX 2009) just like Nosler with their E-tip (2007); it is just not their bread and butter product.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

Nice work Guy.

 

[JD Jones]

Well done! Enjoyed very much. Loading them for a 280ai as we speak!

 

[simmonzz]

Not saying these new Hornady bullets won't put animals down but I have yet to see Gavin or anyone new on ultimatereloader for that matter say something bad about anything. Gavin just comes across as one of the biggest shills ever

 

[HRM Johnny]

Thank you! Thank you for posting this. It was very informative.

 

[FEENIX]

Not saying these new Hornady bullets won't put animals down but I have yet to see Gavin or anyone new on ultimatereloader for that matter say something bad about anything. Gavin just comes across as one of the biggest shills ever

"I" have no problem with Gavin; end-users need to synthesize the presented information regardless of who is doing it. Do "I" agree with everything Gavin says in his product reviews? Not at all. In short, end-users need to do due diligence in their research.

 

[baldhunter]

Great report Guy.

 

[WYMIKE]

Waiting to test the new CX 190 .30 cal on a Wyoming black bear in May. The accuracy is outstanding and great velocity from a 300 PRC and N570 with Lapua brass.

 

[2buffalo]

It would be interesting to see a test at their 2000fps minimum.