Minimum expansion velocity for 223 v max

rms65 · June 23, 2019, 06:49 AM

Hi,
I don't reload but I figured this would be the best forum to ask. I'm looking at using 223 with 55 or 53 gr vmax for Prarie dogs and I cant find any statistics on how much velocity at impact is required to expand a these V-max bullets. I figured it might help determine my maximum range. I'm not sure, I hope this isn't a stupid question or the wrong forum. Thanks for any help

9MMand223only · June 23, 2019, 08:31 AM

Its around 1800 FPS

rms65 · June 23, 2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 9MMand223only

Its around 1800 FPS

Thank you very much

**Unclenick** · June 23, 2019, 09:12 AM

You can always call the bullet maker to ask, as well. They sometimes have extra insight to offer from their own test results.

rms65 · June 23, 2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Unclenick

You can always call the bullet maker to ask, as well. They sometimes have extra insight to offer from their own test results.

Will do I'll call fiocchi and or Hornady tomorrow. I find the fiocchi cased V-max shoot as well as the Hornady cased in the both of my 223s. At about half the cost.
Checking a ballistics program. If it is 1800 FPS that occurs around 400 yards. I'm not sure if I'm capable of hitting a doggie at that range anyway.
Thanks for the help

**Unclenick** · June 23, 2019, 09:33 AM

Hornady will be the one to call about the bullet. They'll have tested it in multiple chamberings with a wide range of velocities to get an idea of its limitations.

krunchnik · June 23, 2019, 06:32 PM

Hornady states 1600 fps on their website

June 23, 2019, 06:49 AM	#1
rms65 Member Join Date: September 11, 2018 Posts: 75	Minimum expansion velocity for 223 v max Hi, I don't reload but I figured this would be the best forum to ask. I'm looking at using 223 with 55 or 53 gr vmax for Prarie dogs and I cant find any statistics on how much velocity at impact is required to expand a these V-max bullets. I figured it might help determine my maximum range. I'm not sure, I hope this isn't a stupid question or the wrong forum. Thanks for any help

June 23, 2019, 09:12 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	You can always call the bullet maker to ask, as well. They sometimes have extra insight to offer from their own test results. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 23, 2019, 09:33 AM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Hornady will be the one to call about the bullet. They'll have tested it in multiple chamberings with a wide range of velocities to get an idea of its limitations. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

June 23, 2019, 06:32 PM	#7
krunchnik Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Location: Lakeland,TN Posts: 220	Hornady states 1600 fps on their website __________________ THE CROW

June 23, 2019, 08:31 AM	#2
9MMand223only Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2014 Posts: 283	Its around 1800 FPS