Hornady 25 caliber 138 grain A-tip...

[Preacher]

Pricy little buggers in the new packaging.
Sent along a red bag with em too..
Not sure about that one yet.......
I'll see what my 25 SAUM Imp thinks of them in a month or so..

 

[Ranger188]

They are pretty and expensive.
Thought about trying some in my 25 saum imp. also.
Hard to justify the almost twice the cost per bullet.
They would have to shoot REALLY small.
The few times I've tried A-tips they work great or not good.
Since they are a long bullet and like some jump, need a long freebore.

 

[nakneker]

I’ve had good luck with them in other calibers, please let us know how it goes. They certainly are pricey but the packaging is hard to beat. I didn’t even know they offered a 25 cal A tip, I also have a 25 Saum improved but it’s not throated for those long dudes.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

When they first came out didn’t Hornady say that red rag was to wipe the lube off the new bullet or something to that effect?

 

[Ranger188]

When they first came out didn’t Hornady say that red rag was to wipe the lube off the new bullet or something to that effect?

Yes.

 

[Tangent]

I do like the look of the A-Tips, but at over twice the price of SMK's that shoot very small, I haven't been able to bring myself to part with the cash!

 

[284winner]

Do the A Tips perform like ELD-M bullets on game ? Price isn't much of a factor for hunting bullets. I know they are match bullets but the ELDMs with 2200-2300 fps impact velocities have been excellent game bullets for me in the 6.5 and .308 calibers.

 

[B23]

Do the A Tips perform like ELD-M bullets on game ? Price isn't much of a factor for hunting bullets. I know they are match bullets but the ELDMs with 2200-2300 fps impact velocities have been excellent game bullets for me in the 6.5 and .308 calibers.

Kind of like the ELD-M and about every other bullet out there for that matter but you ask ten different people and you're likely to get ten different answers. The A-Tip is an interesting one because typically what you hear is claims they expand much to rapidly while others bitch about how they didn't expand.

I've talked to guys that absolutely love them and others that hate them. Which one is right who knows but I do know one thing for certain there is no "one" bullet that will make everyone happy because regardless of who makes it or what type of construction it is there will always be those that bitch and complain about it.

 

[284winner]

Kind of like the ELD-M and about every other bullet out there for that matter but you ask ten different people and you're likely to get ten different answers. The A-Tip is an interesting one because typically what you hear is claims they expand much to rapidly while others bitch about how they didn't expand.

I've talked to guys that absolutely love them and others that hate them. Which one is right who knows but I do know one thing for certain there is no "one" bullet that will make everyone happy because regardless of who makes it or what type of construction it is there will always be those that bitch and complain about it.

It's easy for me. I know the ELDM can't have a super high impact velocity or they'll grenade. It's why I have a number I prefer regardless of the range. 1800-2300 is ideal so where I shoot and at the range I shoot, impact velocities are 2300fps. Just curious how the aluminum tip works in this process ? Probably the same I'd guess.

 

[B23]

Just curious how the aluminum tip works in this process

One theory I have on it is I wonder if that aluminum tip being much more substantial and harder then a plastic tip, when it hits bone, it drives back through the bullet more aggressively then a plastic one causing expansion to be more rapid. It may have absolutely nothing to do with it but it's one thought I've had.

Bullets can sometimes do things that are hard to figure out. The Berger 75gr VLD I've shot a ton of in a 22-6mm is like that for me. I either get softball size holes with internals liquified and no exit or I get caliber size entry with golf ball size exit on coyotes and it doesn't seem to matter the distance because I've had them perform the same regardless of the distance. They shoot extremely well in that gun and consistently kill coyotes dead so I don't really care and I keep using them.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

Sounds perfect in a shorter barreled rig

 

[Preacher]

When they first came out didn’t Hornady say that red rag was to wipe the lube off the new bullet or something to that effect?

Actually it's a Red bag with Hornady on it...

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Actually it's a Red bag with Hornady on it...

Do the bullets feel like they need to be wiped off?

 

[Preacher]

Actually it's a Red bag with Hornady on it...

Just checked on the Hornady site, they say it's a polishing bag because they have not been washed..
Nothing about what to use or anything helpful at all....

 

[Preacher]

Do the bullets feel like they need to be wiped off?

No clue,I have not touched one yet, but I will tomorrow morning........

 

[Rob01]

Just checked on the Hornady site, they say it's a polishing bag because they have not been washed..
Nothing about what to use or anything helpful at all....

You put the bullets in the red bag and wipe them around to take off any excess lube. It’s a simple process. I usually just dump in the amount of bullets I will be seating at the time so it can be from like 20 to 100.

 

[Preacher]

Do the bullets feel like they need to be wiped off?

Sure don't seem to be anything that I can see or feel....

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Sure don't seem to be anything that I can see or feel....

Probably just a marketing gimmick to start with then.

 

[Rob01]

Probably just a marketing gimmick to start with then.

It’s not. Some have more than others. It’s there if needed.

 

[linebaugh]

Just got some in and there is stuff on them. Thought it was tarnish at first. Have some 7mm atips and they were clean