.224 70 Grain A-Max

[Mordamer]

I sent Hornady a message asking about any plans for a heavy A-max that would stabilize in a 1-9" twist barrel from a .223 Remington. I think that a 70 gr A-max that could be loaded mag length and would stabilize in a 1-9" twist barrel is a great idea. I haven't gotten a response yet so I was wondering if anyone has heard of them planning anything like that? I would also be excited about a low drag, heavy V-max bullet. A 65 gr boat tail V-max would be very nice.

 

[gcoulsey]

Re: .224 70 Grain A-Max

Berger 70grn vld is your friend.
1/9 twist and AR mag length compatible.
I've had great results with both Varget and XBR.

 

[Mordamer]

Re: .224 70 Grain A-Max

I have shot many Berger 70 VLD's. I like the A-max bullets much better. I primarily hunt prairie dogs and the A-max does a better job on them than the Berger VLD. The A-max reacts much like the V-max bullets, but the Berger often doesn't expand at all. I am really just interested in knowing if Hornady is going to make anything like the Berger 70 VLD in an A-max version. It would be nice if they made an A-max version of the 68 gr HPBT.

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: .224 70 Grain A-Max

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mordamer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It would be nice if they made an A-max version of the 68 gr HPBT. </div></div>

100% agree.

 

[BCP]

Re: .224 70 Grain A-Max

Just buy a bunch of nosler 69 custom comps/hornady 68 or 75 BTHP bullets they all work great to 600 and generally stabalize in 1:9.