I have noticed that many .308 shooters are hunting with the Amax. I understand that both of these bullets are very capable of killing deer. All of you on here have proved that already. Why did you choose the Amax that was designed for match shooting over the 180gr ballistic tip built for deer? I was going to load some 180gr Nosler Ballistic Tips tomorrow but I also have the 178gr Amax and was looking for opinions.
Hunting & Fishing 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
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Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I would guess the match- type accuracy.
The Amax is a match bullet, that ends up doing a pretty good job as a hunting bullet.
I would guess the match- type accuracy.
The Amax is a match bullet, that ends up doing a pretty good job as a hunting bullet.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
For me its one load, one bullet for steel, paper, and deer sized game. I worked up hundreds of dollars in bullets, cases, primers, powders and found one load that I am content with.
For me its one load, one bullet for steel, paper, and deer sized game. I worked up hundreds of dollars in bullets, cases, primers, powders and found one load that I am content with.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I find that the A-max is a bit slower to expand and will do a a larger wound in game,
further more, its the one load that works really well in my rifle from 0-600 meters. /Chris
I find that the A-max is a bit slower to expand and will do a a larger wound in game,
further more, its the one load that works really well in my rifle from 0-600 meters. /Chris
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I get the need to just have one load per rifle. It just gets too confusing to have several. I have been trying to get away from the 168gr bullet and go to something in the 175-180gr range. The 168gr Amax just works for me. I guess I just need to shoot that for a while. I don't shoot past 500 yards here anyway. Thanks for the help.
I get the need to just have one load per rifle. It just gets too confusing to have several. I have been trying to get away from the 168gr bullet and go to something in the 175-180gr range. The 168gr Amax just works for me. I guess I just need to shoot that for a while. I don't shoot past 500 yards here anyway. Thanks for the help.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
if it helps the NBT has a harder jacket than the A-max,this is why it comes apart faster.( blows up ) The softer jacket helps I think when used for a hunting bullet. ( allowing it to pass through instead of blowing up when it first hits ) If the A-max didn't have a polly tip I think it would act just like a Berger VLD since they some what have the same shape.The tip is why it some what acts like a NBT.
if it helps the NBT has a harder jacket than the A-max,this is why it comes apart faster.( blows up ) The softer jacket helps I think when used for a hunting bullet. ( allowing it to pass through instead of blowing up when it first hits ) If the A-max didn't have a polly tip I think it would act just like a Berger VLD since they some what have the same shape.The tip is why it some what acts like a NBT.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I haven't used any, been running 175 SMKs or Nosler Comps in my 308 range use and 165 ABs for hunting. All hit to the same point of aim at 250 yards and fairly well at 500 with the 175s having less wind drift of course.
I haven't ran my 308 this year for hunting but am going to try some 178 Amaxes to have one load for either range or hunting.
I haven't used any, been running 175 SMKs or Nosler Comps in my 308 range use and 165 ABs for hunting. All hit to the same point of aim at 250 yards and fairly well at 500 with the 175s having less wind drift of course.
I haven't ran my 308 this year for hunting but am going to try some 178 Amaxes to have one load for either range or hunting.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I run 178 amax's for hunting and targets and let me tell u. They put a hurting on whitetails
I run 178 amax's for hunting and targets and let me tell u. They put a hurting on whitetails
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
Tried the 178 in my old Remington 788 with Varget last year and now load nothing else for that gun. Prior to that it was a safe queen.
Tried the 178 in my old Remington 788 with Varget last year and now load nothing else for that gun. Prior to that it was a safe queen.
Re: 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip vs 178gr Amax
I guess because I started loading A max for an accurate LR load, rifle loves them, works great from paper to game to use all season, simplicity.
I guess because I started loading A max for an accurate LR load, rifle loves them, works great from paper to game to use all season, simplicity.
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