I am trying to decide between the 75gr A-Max or the 77gr SMK to load up for some high BC, accurate, longer range, rounds for my new AR. I use cheaper 55gr FMJs for plinking and such. Anyone have a opinion based on use between the two of these?
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Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
generally speaking... SMK, polymer tips and ARs don't always go together, but there are enough factors involved that it takes serious thought... M4 feed ramps, twist rate, etc,etc... but as long as you have a faster (7) twist, I'd try the 77SMKs first
generally speaking... SMK, polymer tips and ARs don't always go together, but there are enough factors involved that it takes serious thought... M4 feed ramps, twist rate, etc,etc... but as long as you have a faster (7) twist, I'd try the 77SMKs first
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
Try the Hornady 75 BTHP instead of the AMAX
http://www.hornady.com/store/22-Cal-.224-75-gr-BTHP/
Try the Hornady 75 BTHP instead of the AMAX
http://www.hornady.com/store/22-Cal-.224-75-gr-BTHP/
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
^^this, I have had better luck with the Hornady 75 bthp, the 75 amax wont shoot from the mag (but shoots bugholes when fed singly from my Ar).
^^this, I have had better luck with the Hornady 75 bthp, the 75 amax wont shoot from the mag (but shoots bugholes when fed singly from my Ar).
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
Good choice. Not sure what your barrel specs are but I just worked a load up for my woa service rifle upper.
. 75hpbt 24.5gr varget 2.255. Definitely start low though.
Good choice. Not sure what your barrel specs are but I just worked a load up for my woa service rifle upper.
. 75hpbt 24.5gr varget 2.255. Definitely start low though.
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
What chamber?
What chamber?
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kvwpwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good choice. Not sure what your barrel specs are but I just worked a load up for my woa service rifle upper.
. 75hpbt 24.5gr varget 2.255. Definitely start low though. </div></div>
Yep, that oughtta do her.
I'd start around 23.5 and go from there.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kvwpwr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good choice. Not sure what your barrel specs are but I just worked a load up for my woa service rifle upper.
. 75hpbt 24.5gr varget 2.255. Definitely start low though. </div></div>
Yep, that oughtta do her.
I'd start around 23.5 and go from there.
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
I got some great results at 400 yards with the 69 smk loaded with 26 grains of varget out of a 16" bushmaster. 3.5" 4 shot group with the first one I held over the target. I haven't tried any 77gr smks since the 69 grain shot so good.
I got some great results at 400 yards with the 69 smk loaded with 26 grains of varget out of a 16" bushmaster. 3.5" 4 shot group with the first one I held over the target. I haven't tried any 77gr smks since the 69 grain shot so good.
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
I use both at 300 rapid fire in across the course matches and cannot tell the difference, at 600 yds the scores are within 3 points of each other. 24.5 gr of varget in winchester brass at mag length, try them out and see which one your rifle and wallet prefers.
hope this helps.
I use both at 300 rapid fire in across the course matches and cannot tell the difference, at 600 yds the scores are within 3 points of each other. 24.5 gr of varget in winchester brass at mag length, try them out and see which one your rifle and wallet prefers.
hope this helps.
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
Due to mag length issues, I like to stay with the 55 to 63 gr Sierras. Of course, it all depends on twist.
Due to mag length issues, I like to stay with the 55 to 63 gr Sierras. Of course, it all depends on twist.
Re: A-Max or SMK in my AR
My wylde chambered Ar loves 23.7 gr of RL15 or Varget under the 75bthp.
My wylde chambered Ar loves 23.7 gr of RL15 or Varget under the 75bthp.
