Hornady V-Max vs FMJ

steve4102 · April 12, 2009, 08:18 AM

Well, the has snow melted just enough for me to set up at 100 yards. It's been a long winter, felt good to be at the bench again.

I purchased a new Colt AR-15 HBAR II with 16inch barrel back in January. Yesterday was it's first time out at 100 yards. It shoots pretty good, I'm happy.

I loaded up a bunch of 55gr Hornady FMJ with 25gr of Tac, Rem brass, Rem 7 1/2 primers, bullets crimped in the cannelure with LFCD. I also loaded up a couple dozen Hornady 55gr V-Max (no cannelure), 25gr Tac, Rem brass, Rem 7 1/2 primers, bullets crimped with the LFCD.

I'm happy with the accuracy of the FMJ bullets, but not that happy. I will be doing a lot more testing and experimenting trying to tighten things up a bit. This target is a typical 55gr FMJ group.

This is a typical V-Max target. Gotta love the V-Max.

plainsman456 · April 12, 2009, 08:58 AM

I too have found v-max bullets to be quite better than most others.I used Nosler BTs till they raised their price.I use them in every thing from 22 to 30 cal and am not dissapointed.Good Luck

45Marlin carbine · April 12, 2009, 10:25 AM

I've had good results shooting the .310 dia 123gr VMax out of my Mini30.
better than any FMJ slug. or SP for that matter.

armedtotheteeth · April 12, 2009, 10:58 AM

I love the 55 Grain Vmaxs out of my 223 Bushmaster Ar. That is pretty much all I make for it these days. I too have seen incredible accuracy from those bullets. The best part is the explosiveness of these bullets. Ill tell you from lots of experience, a shoulder shot from a 223 vmax on a 150 pound hog will ruin meat in every direction for at least 6 inches. I have gotten very good at head shots. Did one last night. Base of the neck shot/ back end of the skull. The fronts of both shoulders had a good bit of bruising. Very good bullets. I have thousands of them.

James R. Burke · April 12, 2009, 11:45 AM

I have used the V-Max in a few different calibers, and always liked them. I even tryed the 110 V-Max in my 30-06 it was really accurate coming out of a light sporter. I am like the other post using more of them because of the price of the Nosler. The Noslers are great but I agree they cost alot more.

April 12, 2009, 08:18 AM	#1
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,955	Hornady V-Max vs FMJ Well, the has snow melted just enough for me to set up at 100 yards. It's been a long winter, felt good to be at the bench again. I purchased a new Colt AR-15 HBAR II with 16inch barrel back in January. Yesterday was it's first time out at 100 yards. It shoots pretty good, I'm happy. I loaded up a bunch of 55gr Hornady FMJ with 25gr of Tac, Rem brass, Rem 7 1/2 primers, bullets crimped in the cannelure with LFCD. I also loaded up a couple dozen Hornady 55gr V-Max (no cannelure), 25gr Tac, Rem brass, Rem 7 1/2 primers, bullets crimped with the LFCD. I'm happy with the accuracy of the FMJ bullets, but not that happy. I will be doing a lot more testing and experimenting trying to tighten things up a bit. This target is a typical 55gr FMJ group. This is a typical V-Max target. Gotta love the V-Max.

April 12, 2009, 10:58 AM	#4
armedtotheteeth Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: podunk, Texas Posts: 1,610	I love the 55 Grain Vmaxs out of my 223 Bushmaster Ar. That is pretty much all I make for it these days. I too have seen incredible accuracy from those bullets. The best part is the explosiveness of these bullets. Ill tell you from lots of experience, a shoulder shot from a 223 vmax on a 150 pound hog will ruin meat in every direction for at least 6 inches. I have gotten very good at head shots. Did one last night. Base of the neck shot/ back end of the skull. The fronts of both shoulders had a good bit of bruising. Very good bullets. I have thousands of them. __________________ a well placed 22 bullet will out perform a poorly placed 50 BMg anyday. , Not really HA!!

April 12, 2009, 08:58 AM	#2
plainsman456 Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2008 Posts: 260	I too have found v-max bullets to be quite better than most others.I used Nosler BTs till they raised their price.I use them in every thing from 22 to 30 cal and am not dissapointed.Good Luck

April 12, 2009, 10:25 AM	#3
45Marlin carbine Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: South-Western North Carolina Posts: 1,124	I've had good results shooting the .310 dia 123gr VMax out of my Mini30. better than any FMJ slug. or SP for that matter.

April 12, 2009, 11:45 AM	#5
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I have used the V-Max in a few different calibers, and always liked them. I even tryed the 110 V-Max in my 30-06 it was really accurate coming out of a light sporter. I am like the other post using more of them because of the price of the Nosler. The Noslers are great but I agree they cost alot more.