I've been reloading with these for my .308 win. and was wondering if they would perform well enough on deer with average shots from 50-150yds. with loads in my 30-06? Thanks! 
PS I also, have some 150gr. Sierra GKs.
Hunting & Fishing Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
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Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
140 grain AMAX out of a 6.5CM works fine for me on deer.
140 grain AMAX out of a 6.5CM works fine for me on deer.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
I think the evidence is there that it will more than work but some folks still get bent outta shape about using a match bullet on game.
I think the evidence is there that it will more than work but some folks still get bent outta shape about using a match bullet on game.
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I've killed 2 deer at 300 and 325y using 168 A-MAX out of a 308. They worked very well.
I've killed 2 deer at 300 and 325y using 168 A-MAX out of a 308. They worked very well.
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They are made just about like a Nosler Ballistic Tip.
I hunt with the 178 Amax. It works.
They are made just about like a Nosler Ballistic Tip.
I hunt with the 178 Amax. It works.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDlv2ODrVk8&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDlv2ODrVk8&feature=plcp
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I have shot no less than 10 deer from 100 yards to 300 yards with the A-MAX it works great every time and leaves a huge exit wound. Also I have shot 5 hogs with excellent results too.
I have shot no less than 10 deer from 100 yards to 300 yards with the A-MAX it works great every time and leaves a huge exit wound. Also I have shot 5 hogs with excellent results too.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
I shoot burger VLD's and am very happy with the results on both deer and elk.
I shoot burger VLD's and am very happy with the results on both deer and elk.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
I've used the 155 amax from my 308 and had good experiences, I'd imagine the 168 would perform the same or better. One WT doe at 15 yards through the spine and 2 hogs (less than 200 lbs) at less than 200 yards. All DRT shots, one hog didn't have an exit wound but never moved.
I've used the 155 amax from my 308 and had good experiences, I'd imagine the 168 would perform the same or better. One WT doe at 15 yards through the spine and 2 hogs (less than 200 lbs) at less than 200 yards. All DRT shots, one hog didn't have an exit wound but never moved.
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Knocked out 5 years worth of white tail with 168gr. Amax. Every year I zero for Amax Instead of FGMM.
Knocked out 5 years worth of white tail with 168gr. Amax. Every year I zero for Amax Instead of FGMM.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
You are shooting a 308 at an animal that is fairly easy to kill. You will have no problem killing them. If you hit the shoulders you will have a lot of bloodshot meat. That being said what part of MO are you in. In most parts you can just buy another doe tag to make up for the meat loss.
You are shooting a 308 at an animal that is fairly easy to kill. You will have no problem killing them. If you hit the shoulders you will have a lot of bloodshot meat. That being said what part of MO are you in. In most parts you can just buy another doe tag to make up for the meat loss.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
155 Amax in a 308, out to 450 on the whities. No issues to date.
-c
155 Amax in a 308, out to 450 on the whities. No issues to date.
-c
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
To date, Ive taken whitetail with every available .30 cal Amax offered. All in a .308 Win. I personally have no doubts in the ability of this projo on light skinned game. I can't speak for anything larger than whitetail as far as the Amax goes. With shot placement being key in any situation, I say use and shoot them with confidence.
Colt
To date, Ive taken whitetail with every available .30 cal Amax offered. All in a .308 Win. I personally have no doubts in the ability of this projo on light skinned game. I can't speak for anything larger than whitetail as far as the Amax goes. With shot placement being key in any situation, I say use and shoot them with confidence.
Colt
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
Amaxs will kill deer just fine, some may argue that they do not, but all mine have been DRT.
Amaxs will kill deer just fine, some may argue that they do not, but all mine have been DRT.
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Killed quite a few very well with a 75 Amax from a .223.......you will be fine with that bullet.
Killed quite a few very well with a 75 Amax from a .223.......you will be fine with that bullet.
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
Don't over think it. 168g A-Max will work plenty well on a deer or any thin skin game. Plenty of deer have been killed over the years with a lot less bullet. Hope you get a wall hanger!
Don't over think it. 168g A-Max will work plenty well on a deer or any thin skin game. Plenty of deer have been killed over the years with a lot less bullet. Hope you get a wall hanger!
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
uuuhhhmmm last time i shot a deer with an amax it bounced off of him and he ran away.lol
uuuhhhmmm last time i shot a deer with an amax it bounced off of him and he ran away.lol
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
I hunt whitetails in Iron and Reynolds Counties with 168gr A-Max and never have an issue. Most shots at 100-300 yards and they go nowhere in a hurry.
I hunt whitetails in Iron and Reynolds Counties with 168gr A-Max and never have an issue. Most shots at 100-300 yards and they go nowhere in a hurry.
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Kills deer dead... But it takes out too much meat...
Kills deer dead... But it takes out too much meat...
Re: Hornady A-Max 168gr. for white tail deer?
Yep!!! They work but you will have meat damage at the exit.
Yep!!! They work but you will have meat damage at the exit.
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