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Posted: 7/14/2003 12:20:50 AM EDT
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This would be an excellent load for the largest of the "varmint" class, such as coyotes. You'd ideally want something lighter and faster for smaller varmints.
As far as for general range use, the V-Max bullets are very accurate, but they're quite expensive for "general range use", at least on MY budget. -Troy |
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Posted: 7/14/2003 2:01:25 AM EDT
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Thanks Troy,
GPSS has a sale on BH V-max. With the discount and free shipping, the re-man is just about 60-70% more than IMI or Lake City M193. That's why I want to give it a try. Chris |
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Posted: 7/14/2003 12:32:22 PM EDT
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For your intended purposes, it should be a great round and will likely be very accurate as well if your rifle likes BH ammo. I agree with Troy though that a smaller and faster version might work better when hunting the smaller critters...say a 50 or 55 gr bullet.
-Charging Handle |
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Posted: 7/14/2003 5:46:04 PM EDT
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I've had very good accuracy with 60gr Hornady V-Max handloads. In a pinch, I bet they would work pretty good on 2 legged varmits too !
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Posted: 7/14/2003 5:51:24 PM EDT
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In a pinch, a rock is better than nothing, and a 60gr V-Max is probably an order of magnitude or two better than a rock. But it still wouldn't be in my Top 10 loads, as it gives insufficent penetration when used against human-sized creatures. Assuming you have the choice, you'd be better off with M193, 68/69gr Match, or if you have a 1:7 twist, 75/77gr Match loads.
-Troy |
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Posted: 7/14/2003 6:01:44 PM EDT
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Quoted: In a pinch, a rock is better than nothing, and a 60gr V-Max is probably an order of magnitude or two better than a rock. But it still wouldn't be in my Top 10 loads, as it gives insufficent penetration when used against human-sized creatures. Assuming you have the choice, you'd be better off with M193, 68/69gr Match, or if you have a 1:7 twist, 75/77gr Match loads. -Troy Yep, I've been following the 75gr./77gr. threads. My 1:7 Colt really likes the 77 nosler/varget. They really [b]CLANG[/b] the steel targets compared to 55FMJ. |
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Posted: 7/14/2003 6:49:03 PM EDT
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I have been using 69gr BH Sierra Match King for a while, they are great for range targets. But I am just not sure if they are good for hunting in general. That's why I want to try 60gr V-Max.
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