Range Report 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

[Ring]

@ .290, compare that to the 60gr vmax .265 or 60gr Nosler BT @ .270
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2010/11/new-224-cal-varmint-bullets-from-hornady/

anyone have real world data on this? Litz?

 

[MALLARD]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

the g1 sucks , i would develope my own g7 befor using a published g1. Thats just me , i never had any luck using a g1 at long range.

 

[Playerz1337]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

They are pointier (if that's a word). But does seem high...

Velocity with those like 3,300?

 

[Ring]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

useing JBM "ipod" and running the number using the same FPS as my 50gr vmax,



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[Kiba]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

I'm interested in some real world data on the 53gr as well.

I have about 1000 of my old standby 50gr Vmax bullets on hand but am very interested in trying the 53gr Vmax. If the published BC number is accurate that translates to about 10% less drop, 20% less windage, and 22% more retained energy at 300Y compared to a 50gr Vmax at the same velocity. That's impressive if true.

I might have to order some tonight and whip up some loads to try next week and see how the accuracy is and if the dope agrees with the published BC.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

The published BC of the 60 grain V-max is correct. I've shot them out to 800 in my 16" AR and they tracked well with the velocity. I haven't played with the 53 grainers. Previously, I was running the 60 V-max slow and they were key holing at 800. So, I changed powders and picked up some speed and they worked well from then on.

 

[Kiba]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

I ordered a couple boxes last night to try. Range report will probably be next weekend at the earliest as they won't be here until next week and I'll have to work some loads up.

Hopefully both my bolt and 24" AR .223 varmint rifles will still like N133 with the 53gr.

While I'm hoping the .290 BC is correct I'm sure the squirrels are hoping it's not.

 

[dieseldr99]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

tag for update.
I had a lot of conflicting load data on the 60 grain vmaxes I am only getting 2880 fps out of an 18" rra a4 over 26.5 gr varget. So I am interested in the 60 loads and any info on the 53's
Justin

 

[MLC]

Re: 223 53gr Vmax BC .290? BS?

The 53's are a new bullet design over all the VMAX line.
They are akin to VMAX/ new gen AMAX hybrid.