GMX Bullets…..?
- Thread starter kamlooky
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- Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Are those the discontinued ones or is that the cx? I think the gmx was discontinued. Probably unnecessary for deer but should work if you keep the speeds up. Lots of folks cant get the outfitter series of hornady factory ammo to shoot accurately from what ive read and heard and they use the solid coppers in that line. Ive your looking for monos ive had good luck and accuracy with barnes lrx.
Mono bullets are NOT nessacary to kill deer with but they sure do a better job of LESS meat destruction then cup & core bullets ! JME . I’m currently loading LRX bullets in my 6.5 s and 7 mm s and 30 Cals for hunting .
Cx is the the evolution of monometal from Hornady
I've had good results with Cx in 22 ARC, 6mm ARC, 6.5x55, 6.5 PRC, 280AI on target. Haven't killed anything with them but my son had the 90Cx 6ARC in the rifle this fall for elk/moose
I've had good results with Cx in 22 ARC, 6mm ARC, 6.5x55, 6.5 PRC, 280AI on target. Haven't killed anything with them but my son had the 90Cx 6ARC in the rifle this fall for elk/moose
Yup, discontinued & replaced with the CX line. FYI, the CX bullets are amazing for hunting. I switched from ELD-X to the CX with awesome results. Here's a load I came up with on a 165gr CX for my old Savage Axsis 30-06.
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I loaded some ECX that is only available outside the USA, it was designed for the European market and some made it to Canada. My cx550 9.3x62 really loves them!! On the second picture the lone bullet up from the group was the fourth bullet after adjusting the scope for elevation to where I wanted the POI to be.
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- Delta B.C.
The GMX is the original CX. They are an exceptional bullet if velocity is maintained for expansion. They will kill anything you want to hunt. I have a load developed for a 300WSM that frequently does one and done flop shots including a big bull moose. Cheers
I know where there are some for reasonable $$.
Thinking of using for my 7-30 Waters.
What velocity do these prefer?
My 165gr CX in 30-06 is running 2775fps &
190gr CX in my 300PRC is running 3070fps
If you're loading them, work up slowly. The CX can hit pressures very easily. I had some of my 300PRC test loads hit over 3300fps while staying well within the load data in Hornadys book.
I used the 165 gr GMX in a .300 WSM for one deer last year. Accuracy is good and the deer was full broadside at ~200 yards. Much less damage on both entry and exit compared to the 160 Accubond I used to use in that rifle.
I believe same alloy as GMX (95 copper 5% zinc), the Cx has the heat shield tip used in the ELD line, and they've tweaked the relief groove geometry for less drag
I tried gmx for a couple of years, they worked good and they were even a bit more accurate in my rifles 300wsm and 308. But Im a lead guy so I went back to btsp. Have 3 boxes of 165, 2 boxes of 150s, been debating as to sell them or save them for 1000yd shoots.
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I used the 139gr GMX in my 280Rem. They shot quite accurately once loaded close to or at book maximum. I still have 40 or so loaded to go I think.
Shot 2 Mulies with them. One at 45 ish yards and one just under 150yards. Neither one reacted very dramatically but both died. The farther one was hit in the back of the lungs into diaphragm and liver, my fault, and it would’ve taken a while to expires without the insurance shot.
If I shoot another deer with them I will try for either shoulder or a quartering shot that really challenges the bullet. My limited experience leads me to believe they would be better for larger game or pushed faster. Would be nice if they came in a lighter weight to achieve more velocity out of standard cartridges.
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