feedback on Varmageddon & V-max Bullets

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I'm looking for feedback on the Varmageddon over the V-Max Bullets. both have a BC rating 0.255

looking to build some loads using one or both & would like some info from users.

.224 55gr tipped with flat base for .223 Rem
 
I've used the 40gr FBHP Varmageddon's on gophers as well, outstanding performance. On paper with ~24gr of H322 (IIRC) they are one of the most accurate bullets out of my 1:12" CZ. Ten shots into 3/4" at 100y.
 
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I've picked up a bunch of Varmageddons in .224" (40gr hp and tipped) for my Hornet, .223 and .22-250 as well as some in .243" 70gr tipped for my 243's and 6mm Rem. I expect good things and man are those things ever cheap!
 
I have used both in .224" and in 6mm.

Loaded 40's in my 223's shot good exploded gophers very fantastically
Loaded 55 and 58gr in my 6x45 they also explode gophers very fantastically but I will stick to hornady or other brands as after the very bad experience with nosler I will no longer buy anything from them.
 
my barrel twist is a 1:10" and I'm just starting to reload for this rifle. So I have no idea what it's going to like yet.


Correction 1:9" twist
 
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legi0n said:
it depends on your rifle
the bullets seem identical but in my rifle the vmax shoots decent while the varmaggedons don't
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Funny you mention that. I agree 100%. For me it's opposite though, in fact the only tipped bullets that I've been able to get really good accuracy from any of my rifles is Nosler AB's and BT's. I've only tried TTSX's in my 7mm-08 so far, the accuracy was nothing to write home about. I've tried SST's and V-Max's in various rifles and have always had better accuracy with standard non-tipped bullets or Noslers. Just what the rifles prefer I suppose.
 
I use 55gr VMAX in my T3 varmint (1:8") almost exclusively. Gives me sub MOA accuracy, and devastating terminal effects on gophers. No real risk of richochets either, as the thin jacket tears apart on impact with ANYTHING if moving fast. Haven't shot them much past 400 yards, but they work well enough to that point.
 
I just picked up some 55gr ballistic tip flatbacks for 24 bucks a box and the 62gr hollow point flat backs for 20 bucks a box. I hope they group well. They are the cheapest bullets I've came across. I measured the o-give of them and they are very well manufacturer. Consistent.
 
Have used 40 grain vmax over 26 gr varget in Chinese military brass trimmed to .223 on hares. Work great, takes the head off. Also puts 5 round group into .43".
Also shot 62 gr Armageddon over 26 gr varget using federal .223 brass. Also group under. 5". Both of these are compressed loads. Occasional primer flattening on the 62 gr load it's 2 gr over posted max. Haven't used them on animals yet tho.

This is out of bolt action marlin xs7 with 1:9 and 22" barrel.
 
I've run these 2 bullets against each other ( .224 55gr) exact same case, primer, powder and load weight. Fired from the same rifle at the same target. Result was......winner the nosler varmegedon but difference was just slight. I find both these bullets to be extremely accurate in all guns they're shot in.
My results have been that your attention detail when loading is a bigger factor than the bullet choice when loading these 2 bullets. If you are trying to find the tightest groups. Consistency is the key... Ie all cases the exact same length, OAL exactly the same, all powder charges exactly the same etc. The less the variance in the manufacturing process the smaller your group become with either bullet

At least this has been my experience.
Bullets fired in
3 different savage axis's
Savage 11
Ruger American
Ruger American predator
Savage axis II

all guns shot 1" groups or less at 100yrds, some shot better than 3/4"
 
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In my 1:9" Savage the 55 and 60gr Vmax shoots more accurately. The 55gr Varmageddon shot well, but not a good as Vmax.
 
62 gr Varmageddon over CFE 223 have shot sub moa in three of my rifles and I've seen them do the same for a couple of my buddies in their rifles.
But I've also had good results from V-max and the Barnes Vermint Grenades. Good load development can make most projectiles shoot well if the barrel is up to the task.
 
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