Sierra vs Vmax

bhannah · April 11, 2008, 10:50 PM

I am trying a new load for the 22-250
I was using 55 grain v max but I like the boat tail, so i switched to sierra 55gr hp/bt. Any one used these before? My main concern is with the flight of HP vs the balistic tip?

rwilson452 · April 11, 2008, 11:03 PM

I have used both and find the Sierra HPBT to be more accurate than the V-MAX. You might want to try the Sierra BlitzKing it is quite similar to the V-Max but in a BT configuration. the Sierra Blitz is the same as the v-max all can be had in 55 gr. I picked the BlitzKing for Woodchucks. very effective. not quite as accurate as the HPBT but with a better BC Not that much loss of accuracy. about .1MOA loss.

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Sierra vs Vmax
I am trying a new load for the 22-250
I was using 55 grain v max but I like the boat tail, so i switched to sierra 55gr hp/bt. Any one used these before? My main concern is with the flight of HP vs the balistic tip?

castnblast · April 12, 2008, 10:46 AM

I use the Sierra Game Kings in a soft point. They are incredibly accurate in my 22-250 behind 33 gr. of Benchmark. I use these because my varmint gun often backs up as a deer, or hog gun as well. I use this round for everything. Also, because the round is hypersonic, the tail of the bullet has more impact on accuracy than the tip believe it or not. I find Sierra as a whole to be more consistant in weight and jacket thickness. If you need the bullet to blow up, go with the blitzkings. Their jacket is a bit thinner than the gamekings.

bhannah · April 12, 2008, 11:03 AM

Thanks Guys

imdarren · April 12, 2008, 11:26 PM

My 22-250 shoots the hollow points best. Each gun has its own indevidual bullet it likes best. I keep trying the V-Max, Blitzking, Nosler Bal Tip, and the Berger hollow point always comes up the winner.
I have learned to not fight it, just go with it.
My Berger HP's shoot sub 1/2" groups @ 100 yds, and the poly tips around 3/4" groups at 100 yds. I keep reminding myself that 3/4" groups at 100 yds is really good.

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April 11, 2008, 10:50 PM	#1
bhannah Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 188	Sierra vs Vmax I am trying a new load for the 22-250 I was using 55 grain v max but I like the boat tail, so i switched to sierra 55gr hp/bt. Any one used these before? My main concern is with the flight of HP vs the balistic tip?

April 12, 2008, 10:46 AM	#3
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,148	I use the Sierra Game Kings in a soft point. They are incredibly accurate in my 22-250 behind 33 gr. of Benchmark. I use these because my varmint gun often backs up as a deer, or hog gun as well. I use this round for everything. Also, because the round is hypersonic, the tail of the bullet has more impact on accuracy than the tip believe it or not. I find Sierra as a whole to be more consistant in weight and jacket thickness. If you need the bullet to blow up, go with the blitzkings. Their jacket is a bit thinner than the gamekings. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

April 12, 2008, 11:03 AM	#4
bhannah Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Posts: 188	Thanks Guys

April 12, 2008, 11:26 PM	#5
imdarren Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 164	My 22-250 shoots the hollow points best. Each gun has its own indevidual bullet it likes best. I keep trying the V-Max, Blitzking, Nosler Bal Tip, and the Berger hollow point always comes up the winner. I have learned to not fight it, just go with it. My Berger HP's shoot sub 1/2" groups @ 100 yds, and the poly tips around 3/4" groups at 100 yds. I keep reminding myself that 3/4" groups at 100 yds is really good. D