ECX

DGY

DGY

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Rating - 98.2%
55   1   0
Just wondering if anyone have used the Hornady E-CX on game, especially in some slower velocity rounds like 308, 8x57, 9.3x62 etc and what were the results?
 
I think that a 250gr ECX would make sense for the 9.3x62. I don't think the mid-velocity cartridges don't have enough jam to perform properly with monometal bullets in traditional weights. It would appear that Hornady had that in mind with this line as it is fairly limited in scope in both weight and caliber. Interestingly, they say that the bullet is for export only, but when I checked their online retail locator and the only places that showed up were in Montana (I searched Calgary with a radius of 250 miles). It will be interesting to hear if anyone has found them up here.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DGY
I wish they have remained with the 180gr spitzer shape. The Gmx 180gr 8mm worked fine when I used them a few years ago.

Out of the 22 inch barrel they came out at 2700+ fps. Had a B.C. of 460.

The new ecx is pretty stubby with a BC of .257. If I used them I wouldn't take a shot past 250ish with them.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: DGY
BigUglyMan said:
I think that a 250gr ECX would make sense for the 9.3x62. I don't think the mid-velocity cartridges don't have enough jam to perform properly with monometal bullets in traditional weights. It would appear that Hornady had that in mind with this line as it is fairly limited in scope in both weight and caliber. Interestingly, they say that the bullet is for export only, but when I checked their online retail locator and the only places that showed up were in Montana (I searched Calgary with a radius of 250 miles). It will be interesting to hear if anyone has found them up here.
Click to expand...
Our local gun store have a few boxes in stock!
 
Just got my self a box of 250gn 9.3 ECX bullets to try in my cz550 9.3x62… but can’t find any data what so ever🤔😢 and I never reloaded for 250gn bullets in my 9.3x62s, any recommendations?
 
So anyway I went from 55gn to 60gn in one grain increments of Varget, so 6 rounds. I set the coal at 3.4025” that is 0.0520” from jam, and that is pretty much the max length the mag will take, so that is my starting point! The primers are CCI LRMP 250. And the brass are PPU! image.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom