6.5mm hornady gmax
- Thread starter Hmatt
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Honestly, Hornady bullets for accuracy have been less than thrilling in all three of my 6.5s; Sierra and Speer have always been my go to. I could only find Hornady for a while through Covid, and have now got some Sierras. No comparison in either a newer Zastava or my M96; Sierra all the way!
That is a good price. Buy all the Sierras you can, you won't regret it! They were good 45 years ago, they are still good today; I have not yet tried any of their newer bullets with the ballistic tip; that should improve the aerodynamics even more!
I would like to try some of these 105 gr. BlitzKings in my 6.5 x 55; regretably, it seems that the 85 gr HP has been discontinued.
Hornady doesn't make a "GMAX" I think you mean "V Max"
I see you folks going on about these bullets and wonder which rifles you're shooting them from and the velocities you're shooting them at.
Some of what you're saying is very relevant when shooting to the velocities generated out of the Swede surplus Mausers.
When you start shooting velocities that are generated with "safe" handloads for modern bolt action rifles, then not so much.
Especially when it comes to rounds like the 6.5-284 or 6.5PRC.
Even the 6.5x55swede, when loaded to suit modern rifles, with modern powders, can overwhelm the Sierra/Hornady/Speer offerings of conventional bullets pretty quickly and cause them to fail.
Choose bullets, if possible, that will match the capabilities of your rifle and the loads you intend to use.
When you find a bullet you and your firearm like and if they're available, don't just purchase ''one'' box. They may not be available again for a long time.
Do some due diligence on the performance of the bullet, considering its intended end use.
I see folks with bullets, especially in the 6.5, that are lazer accurate but not constructed for the type of hunting they intend to do.
For instance, if you're going to be shooting from a tree stand and your shots can be anywhere from point blank to ?, you want a heavily constructed bullet, such as the GMX or Accubond, or even Interlock. Some cup and core bullets will come apart at such close proximity shots. Do some due diligence.
It's all available on the manufacturer's websites and free, other than a little bit of time.
I almost exclusively shoot Hornady SST "INTERLOCK" 140 grain bullets out of my Tikka T3, loaded to slightly over 2800fps for most of my hunting and this combination works extremely well.
If I'm going to be shooting from a tree stand or blind, where the shots won't be more than a hundred yards and often less than fifteen yards, I don't use those loads. If, I feel I'm to close for the bullets I've got chambered, I just let the animal go. I don't need it so bad that I will take a chance of a bullet failure and horribly wounding an animal, which will die in agony later.
When I it's pretty much a given, the shooting will be done in close proximity, then the bullets being used will be 120 grain TTSX or 120 grain GMX.
I also really like the Speer Grand Slam 140 grain bullets which are sometimes hard to find. I saw that Henry, at Budget had these in stock last spring and ordered five boxes of 50. His site still shows those being available and they're great for both close up and personal right out to 400 yards.
I see you folks going on about these bullets and wonder which rifles you're shooting them from and the velocities you're shooting them at.
Some of what you're saying is very relevant when shooting to the velocities generated out of the Swede surplus Mausers.
When you start shooting velocities that are generated with "safe" handloads for modern bolt action rifles, then not so much.
Especially when it comes to rounds like the 6.5-284 or 6.5PRC.
Even the 6.5x55swede, when loaded to suit modern rifles, with modern powders, can overwhelm the Sierra/Hornady/Speer offerings of conventional bullets pretty quickly and cause them to fail.
Choose bullets, if possible, that will match the capabilities of your rifle and the loads you intend to use.
When you find a bullet you and your firearm like and if they're available, don't just purchase ''one'' box. They may not be available again for a long time.
Do some due diligence on the performance of the bullet, considering its intended end use.
I see folks with bullets, especially in the 6.5, that are lazer accurate but not constructed for the type of hunting they intend to do.
For instance, if you're going to be shooting from a tree stand and your shots can be anywhere from point blank to ?, you want a heavily constructed bullet, such as the GMX or Accubond, or even Interlock. Some cup and core bullets will come apart at such close proximity shots. Do some due diligence.
It's all available on the manufacturer's websites and free, other than a little bit of time.
I almost exclusively shoot Hornady SST "INTERLOCK" 140 grain bullets out of my Tikka T3, loaded to slightly over 2800fps for most of my hunting and this combination works extremely well.
If I'm going to be shooting from a tree stand or blind, where the shots won't be more than a hundred yards and often less than fifteen yards, I don't use those loads. If, I feel I'm to close for the bullets I've got chambered, I just let the animal go. I don't need it so bad that I will take a chance of a bullet failure and horribly wounding an animal, which will die in agony later.
When I it's pretty much a given, the shooting will be done in close proximity, then the bullets being used will be 120 grain TTSX or 120 grain GMX.
I also really like the Speer Grand Slam 140 grain bullets which are sometimes hard to find. I saw that Henry, at Budget had these in stock last spring and ordered five boxes of 50. His site still shows those being available and they're great for both close up and personal right out to 400 yards.
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That is a good price. Buy all the Sierras you can, you won't regret it! They were good 45 years ago, they are still good today; I have not yet tried any of their newer bullets with the ballistic tip; that should improve the aerodynamics even more!
I would like to try some of these 105 gr. BlitzKings in my 6.5 x 55; regretably, it seems that the 85 gr HP has been discontinued.
I picked up
A box of 130 gr TMK today. Very excited to try them.
Would like to get these for my .308 too..
https://budgetshootersupply.ca/product/sierra-tipped-matchking-168-grain-polymer-tip-500box/
