The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Which powder best for Hornady 55gr V-Max ??

gregjc9 · February 2, 2011, 02:01 PM

Steve, nice groupings, thanks for sharing.

Below are the 5 shot groupings I got on my AR (20" S/S 1:8) @ 100yds using H335 and the 55gr V-Max. Plain old PMC ammo grouped at 1.36".

23.6gr = 1.49"
24.3gr = 1.62"
25.0gr = 1.75"
25.7gr = 1.32"

Seems either my AR doesnt like the V-Max very well, or the combo of the powder and bullets. Which is why I was wondering if I should consider trying a different powder before giving up on the V-Max 55 gr bullets.

I was able to get a .69" 5 shot group with 25.0gr of H335 using 55gr FMJ FB.

February 2, 2011, 02:01 PM	#5
gregjc9 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2008 Location: Northern Va Posts: 501	Steve, nice groupings, thanks for sharing. Below are the 5 shot groupings I got on my AR (20" S/S 1:8) @ 100yds using H335 and the 55gr V-Max. Plain old PMC ammo grouped at 1.36". 23.6gr = 1.49" 24.3gr = 1.62" 25.0gr = 1.75" 25.7gr = 1.32" Seems either my AR doesnt like the V-Max very well, or the combo of the powder and bullets. Which is why I was wondering if I should consider trying a different powder before giving up on the V-Max 55 gr bullets. I was able to get a .69" 5 shot group with 25.0gr of H335 using 55gr FMJ FB. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Greg