Hornady GMX

GeauxTide · January 10, 2022, 04:36 PM

My hunting buddies frequently ask, why do you use those expensive bullets? Last week, the Buck we've been watching since before the season, walked onto the Plot. He was 120 yards away and the plot was 30 degrees downhill from the shooting house. I held low for a quartering shot at the brisket, and it hit right there. The 139 GMG exploded the heart and broke the left leg exiting. He ran 100 yards, spewing 3' high, and piled up. After recovery, we discovered the bottom of the lungs were mush, too. After leaving him at the processor, I washed a gallon of blood from my truck bed. Premium bullets make the difference when you don't make a perfect shot.

MarkCO · January 10, 2022, 05:26 PM

Yes they do.

Processor? Not that hard to do at home.

Congrats!

**Unclenick** · January 10, 2022, 05:55 PM

Note the GMX line has now been replaced by Hornady's CX line.

Ike Clanton · January 11, 2022, 05:05 PM

Glad you had a good experience. I’ve been running Hornady interbonds for years but they seem to be out of production indefinitely now. Was considering switching to the new CX line since it’s only a matter of time before Oregon go lead free.

January 10, 2022, 04:36 PM	#1
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Hornady GMX My hunting buddies frequently ask, why do you use those expensive bullets? Last week, the Buck we've been watching since before the season, walked onto the Plot. He was 120 yards away and the plot was 30 degrees downhill from the shooting house. I held low for a quartering shot at the brisket, and it hit right there. The 139 GMG exploded the heart and broke the left leg exiting. He ran 100 yards, spewing 3' high, and piled up. After recovery, we discovered the bottom of the lungs were mush, too. After leaving him at the processor, I washed a gallon of blood from my truck bed. Premium bullets make the difference when you don't make a perfect shot. __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

January 10, 2022, 05:26 PM	#2
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,307	Yes they do. Processor? Not that hard to do at home. Congrats! __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

January 10, 2022, 05:55 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	Note the GMX line has now been replaced by Hornady's CX line. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

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January 11, 2022, 05:05 PM	#4
Ike Clanton Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2017 Location: Oregon Posts: 120	Glad you had a good experience. I’ve been running Hornady interbonds for years but they seem to be out of production indefinitely now. Was considering switching to the new CX line since it’s only a matter of time before Oregon go lead free.