What is the largest grain bullet like varmint grenade or VMAX that I can load to use in my DPMS with a 1x9 twist barrel? Or any other bullet for that matter. Thanks!
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Largest Vmax .224 is 60 gr, varmint grenade is 36 or 50 gr. All work in 1:9 twist. I think Sierra/Speer make a varmint bullet with an orange or green tip but dunno the weights. I'm a Hornady/Berger person tho...
I use 55 gr Vmax in my AR to match the ACOG bdc but the 60 gr would stabilize better.
Largest Vmax .224 is 60 gr, varmint grenade is 36 or 50 gr. All work in 1:9 twist. I think Sierra/Speer make a varmint bullet with an orange or green tip but dunno the weights. I'm a Hornady/Berger person tho...
I use 55 gr Vmax in my AR to match the ACOG bdc but the 60 gr would stabilize better.
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Nice, I will have to try the 60 GR this time around.
Any of you guys deer hunt with your AR15? I'm going to be at 150 yards or less.
Nice, I will have to try the 60 GR this time around.
Any of you guys deer hunt with your AR15? I'm going to be at 150 yards or less.
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Not a VMAX, but I use the 65 gr gameking. Very effective on jackrabbits.
Hopefully I will have the opportunity to try it on larger game this winter. If you are wanting to hunt deer, I would suggest something with a little more penetration like the gamekings.
Not a VMAX, but I use the 65 gr gameking. Very effective on jackrabbits.
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I would shoot the 53gr V-Max for varmints and targets since it's got a better BC than the 60gr and it's easier to load since it's a BT bullet, with the extra velocity it should out perform both the 55 & 60gr V-Max pretty easy with a healthy dose of Benchmark powder.
I would shoot the 53gr V-Max for varmints and targets since it's got a better BC than the 60gr and it's easier to load since it's a BT bullet, with the extra velocity it should out perform both the 55 & 60gr V-Max pretty easy with a healthy dose of Benchmark powder.
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For deer, I would recommend the 165 Gameking, either solid (spitzer)or hollow point. I understand that the midwest has pretty big deer.
For deer, I would recommend the 165 Gameking, either solid (spitzer)or hollow point. I understand that the midwest has pretty big deer.
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I've run 75 gr. Hornaday BTHP's in my 16" DMPS 1-9" ar seated to mag length with varget making it go bang. She shoots real nice with that load.
I've run 75 gr. Hornaday BTHP's in my 16" DMPS 1-9" ar seated to mag length with varget making it go bang. She shoots real nice with that load.
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Good luck finding the Sierra 65 grain Gameking ! They are on backorder everywhere I checked last week. If anyone finds any, please post source.
Good luck finding the Sierra 65 grain Gameking ! They are on backorder everywhere I checked last week. If anyone finds any, please post source.
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WOW. Barnes loves those TSX bullets. As far as the Hornady 75 GR HPBT, will the match HPBT work as well and whats with the Moly or non Moly? New to reloading so I have no idea of the difference. I have managed to load about 200 rds of 55 GR VMAX with Varget though. And help would be great. Just looking for something to maybe kill a deer or two with.
WOW. Barnes loves those TSX bullets. As far as the Hornady 75 GR HPBT, will the match HPBT work as well and whats with the Moly or non Moly? New to reloading so I have no idea of the difference. I have managed to load about 200 rds of 55 GR VMAX with Varget though. And help would be great. Just looking for something to maybe kill a deer or two with.
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use the non moly 75's
pats has a great price on them
http://www.patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.aspx?category=Bullets
as well as grafs.com
varget is great powder for 75's
use the non moly 75's
pats has a great price on them
http://www.patsreloading.com/patsrel/prices.aspx?category=Bullets
as well as grafs.com
varget is great powder for 75's
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I'm a big fan of those Nosler 60 grain varmint tipped bullets in my AR. They are boat tailed, so you might get a little better accuracy over the flat bottom V-Max.
I'm a big fan of those Nosler 60 grain varmint tipped bullets in my AR. They are boat tailed, so you might get a little better accuracy over the flat bottom V-Max.
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60 gr. v-max with 25.3 grains of H335 or 60 gr. Nosler partitions with 25 grains H335 out of my 16" barreled S&W. For deer @ 150 yds or less with head or neck shot it's lights out.
I haven't tried beyond 150 yards. I let my brother cut loose with his 300 win. mag. then.
Keep your distance reasonable and with proper shot placement you'll put deer to the ground. Head or upper neck doesn't mess up your meat either.
60 gr. v-max with 25.3 grains of H335 or 60 gr. Nosler partitions with 25 grains H335 out of my 16" barreled S&W. For deer @ 150 yds or less with head or neck shot it's lights out.
I haven't tried beyond 150 yards. I let my brother cut loose with his 300 win. mag. then.
Keep your distance reasonable and with proper shot placement you'll put deer to the ground. Head or upper neck doesn't mess up your meat either.
