Does anybody have a source for the Hornady 53 Grain V-Max?

A_Gamehog · February 25, 2011, 11:04 AM

The BC is .290 and I would like to try some loads before the Varmits are out. I can't find it anywhere in in boxes of 100's or 250's. You need to get to the 68-69's to beat this BC.....

Thanks,

Don

4runnerman · February 25, 2011, 11:12 AM

What rifle ya shooting?.

A_Gamehog · February 25, 2011, 11:19 AM

This is the bullet only for reloading. I shoot .223 and 22-250.

Sorry I should have made that statement in the first post.

22 cal .224 dia 53 grain V-max

4runnerman · February 25, 2011, 01:15 PM

I know in a 55 gn V-Max that a very accurate in the 223

55 V-Max
25.5 Varget
2.25 COL

Im sure in that area would work for 53 V-Max too as they are a very good bullet all around

Jim243 · February 25, 2011, 02:40 PM

Currently out of stock, but will be in on 3/3/2011.

Get your order in they go fast.

Jim

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=356967

A_Gamehog · February 26, 2011, 12:45 AM

Thanks for that info Jim.

I tried:
Midsouth
Natchez
AbleAmmo
Midway
Graff's
Cabela's
GanderMountain
Bruno's
Weidner's
Powder Valley
Nobody had them in stock, I never looked at Midway to see arrival date.

M.O.A. · February 26, 2011, 01:08 AM

have u tryed the 53gn hp match or the 52gn A-max

A_Gamehog · February 26, 2011, 02:53 AM

I have tried the 52 and 53 Hornady and Sierra match bullets with 52 Nosler Custom, and 52 Speer Target/match, nothing comes close to the BC of this light bullet for the .224 Dia bullet list until you get to 68 Grains Bullets.

It should be able to buck the winds better than most bullets with weights less than 65 grains and still be able to explode. The 68's and 69's don't explode like the V-Max does or travel as fast.

February 25, 2011, 11:04 AM	#1
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	Does anybody have a source for the Hornady 53 Grain V-Max? The BC is .290 and I would like to try some loads before the Varmits are out. I can't find it anywhere in in boxes of 100's or 250's. You need to get to the 68-69's to beat this BC..... Thanks, Don __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

February 25, 2011, 11:12 AM	#2
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	What rifle ya shooting?. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

February 25, 2011, 11:19 AM	#3
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	This is the bullet only for reloading. I shoot .223 and 22-250. Sorry I should have made that statement in the first post. 22 cal .224 dia 53 grain V-max __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

February 25, 2011, 01:15 PM	#4
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	I know in a 55 gn V-Max that a very accurate in the 223 55 V-Max 25.5 Varget 2.25 COL Im sure in that area would work for 53 V-Max too as they are a very good bullet all around __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

February 25, 2011, 02:40 PM	#5
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Currently out of stock, but will be in on 3/3/2011. Get your order in they go fast. Jim http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=356967 __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

February 26, 2011, 12:45 AM	#6
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	Thanks for that info Jim. I tried: Midsouth Natchez AbleAmmo Midway Graff's Cabela's GanderMountain Bruno's Weidner's Powder Valley Nobody had them in stock, I never looked at Midway to see arrival date. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

February 26, 2011, 01:08 AM	#7
M.O.A. Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2011 Location: south indiana Posts: 555	have u tryed the 53gn hp match or the 52gn A-max

February 26, 2011, 02:53 AM	#8
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	I have tried the 52 and 53 Hornady and Sierra match bullets with 52 Nosler Custom, and 52 Speer Target/match, nothing comes close to the BC of this light bullet for the .224 Dia bullet list until you get to 68 Grains Bullets. It should be able to buck the winds better than most bullets with weights less than 65 grains and still be able to explode. The 68's and 69's don't explode like the V-Max does or travel as fast. __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"