Hornady V-Max Bullets

Johngoboom · 11-12-2009, 02:22 PM

Well, I finally got to shoot a varmint with some of the V-Max bullets I loaded up for my .223. There were a few crows out on my hundred yard range that just happened to sit long enough to flop out the bipod and lay down on the deck.

I made the shot with my NEF wearing a Weaver 4x. I went up to inspect the damage and could not believe the carnage these little bullets do. When I rolled the crow over he was completely emptied out, and the spray pattern was, lets just say, impressive.

I'm running a max load of Hodgen BL-C (2) powder, and those bullets are getting down range in a big hurry. Can't wait for the spring to load up a hundred or so of these for the dirt piggies.

TN.Ruger · 11-12-2009, 04:02 PM

what, no pics???

I'm sure those crows were in pretty bad shape.

TN.Ruger

thomashoward · 11-12-2009, 06:01 PM

They will turn a squirrel inside out

Iowegan · 11-12-2009, 09:09 PM

My 223 Rem load for prairie dogs is 26.5 gr of Varget topped with a 55 Gr V-Max. Not only are they extremely accurate, they will vaporize a PD out to a couple hundred yards.

Leighton · 11-12-2009, 11:05 PM

I've got a bunch(1.5K) of 7.62X39 loaded with the V-Max. It makes my little Para-SKS think she's a target rifle. Besides paper, the only critter to cross its path is an armadillo. Lets just say it was ugly!!!!

Hughuno · 11-13-2009, 03:14 AM

especially the 65 grain are extremely accurate, easily as accurate as the A-max. to get better bullets, you have to buy custom benchrest bullets.

JB · 12-02-2009, 10:35 AM

Ya done good there John

TenTec · 12-20-2009, 12:53 PM

Thats what I shoot in the 22-250 @ nearly 4k fps. One word..... Poof !

Tracer · 01-15-2010, 10:23 AM

John I use those Hornady V-MAX in 50 grain weight for my little "Triple Deuce", (.222 Remington) it just hammers predators like foxes and coyote under 200 yards. I will completely evaporate a friggin squirrel at 75 yards.

11-12-2009, 02:22 PM	#1
Johngoboom Joined: Sep 2007 From: Hastings, MI, USA. Posts: 1,211	Hornady V-Max Bullets Well, I finally got to shoot a varmint with some of the V-Max bullets I loaded up for my .223. There were a few crows out on my hundred yard range that just happened to sit long enough to flop out the bipod and lay down on the deck. I made the shot with my NEF wearing a Weaver 4x. I went up to inspect the damage and could not believe the carnage these little bullets do. When I rolled the crow over he was completely emptied out, and the spray pattern was, lets just say, impressive. I'm running a max load of Hodgen BL-C (2) powder, and those bullets are getting down range in a big hurry. Can't wait for the spring to load up a hundred or so of these for the dirt piggies.

11-13-2009, 03:14 AM	#6
Hughuno Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 53	the 6mm V-Max especially the 65 grain are extremely accurate, easily as accurate as the A-max. to get better bullets, you have to buy custom benchrest bullets.

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11-12-2009, 04:02 PM	#2
TN.Ruger Joined: Sep 2009 From: Tennessee Posts: 177	what, no pics??? I'm sure those crows were in pretty bad shape. TN.Ruger

11-12-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
thomashoward Joined: May 2009 From: Left Coast PRK Posts: 182	They will turn a squirrel inside out

11-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
Iowegan Retired Gunsmith Joined: Aug 2006 From: Blair, NE Posts: 4,601	My 223 Rem load for prairie dogs is 26.5 gr of Varget topped with a 55 Gr V-Max. Not only are they extremely accurate, they will vaporize a PD out to a couple hundred yards.

11-12-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
Leighton Joined: Jan 2009 From: Oklahoma Posts: 140	I've got a bunch(1.5K) of 7.62X39 loaded with the V-Max. It makes my little Para-SKS think she's a target rifle. Besides paper, the only critter to cross its path is an armadillo. Lets just say it was ugly!!!!

12-02-2009, 10:35 AM	#7
JB Joined: Nov 2006 From: Kalispell, Montana, USA. Posts: 2,412	Ya done good there John

12-20-2009, 12:53 PM	#8
TenTec Joined: Sep 2009 From: Encompassed in Appalachia Posts: 75	Thats what I shoot in the 22-250 @ nearly 4k fps. One word..... Poof !

01-15-2010, 10:23 AM	#9
Tracer Freedom, Thank a VET!!! Joined: Jan 2010 From: Mid-West Posts: 1,153	John I use those Hornady V-MAX in 50 grain weight for my little "Triple Deuce", (.222 Remington) it just hammers predators like foxes and coyote under 200 yards. I will completely evaporate a friggin squirrel at 75 yards.