6.5 vmax vs varmageddon?

[vmaxpro]

Well I attempted to load some 95gr vmaxes today and got blowups at 3150fps, in a 8 twist. Are the noslers a stronger jacket? I had a decent node but started getting no holes in the target. I was really hoping to get in the 3250+ range.

 

[Tommie]

Of the mainstream varmint bullets, my experience has been that V-Maxes are the most frangible. Nosler, Sierra and Berger would likely be better in a fast twist barrel.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

Well I attempted to load some 95gr vmaxes today and got blowups at 3150fps, in a 8 twist. Are the noslers a stronger jacket? I had a decent node but started getting no holes in the target. I was really hoping to get in the 3250+ range.

You were just getting very good groups.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

Well I attempted to load some 95gr vmaxes today and got blowups at 3150fps, in a 8 twist. Are the noslers a stronger jacket? I had a decent node but started getting no holes in the target. I was really hoping to get in the 3250+ range.

There isn't any way that should happen. They are made to handle alot more. What barrel ? Factory ? Aftermarket ? New ? I've shot them extensively -8twist/Krieger. No problem over 3300.

 

[vmaxpro]

Factory savage. It does get alot of copper, pretty normal for savage though. It had about 30 rounds down it, and def wasnt hot. I had some high hopes I was getting some great groups between 41.5-42gr varget, 6.5 cm

 

[2506]

You might give Speer 90 gr TNTs a try. They are a little tougher bullet than Vmax and are not hard to get to shoot very well. They are cheap also.

 

[vmaxpro]

Would excessive copper fouling blow bullets? There was actually a buildup of copper on the crown. Whats crazy, is this barrel consistently shoots in the .2-.4’s

 

[AckleymanII]

I had one Savage 116 that would shoot 3/8" groups for 9 shots, then due to copper fouling, groups would open to 1.25" by 20 shots.

Yes, rough barrels will tear up bullets.

As a hunting rifle, you do not shoot much at a time. An over night soaking routine with a product like Wipe out Liquid will make life easier for you. Also, get a bore scope.

 

[vmaxpro]

This is just gettin started...

 

[stacy]

You might give Speer 90 gr TNTs a try. They are a little tougher bullet than Vmax and are not hard to get to shoot very well. They are cheap also.

DONT TELL EVERYBODY THEY WILL BE ALL GONE !!!! THEY SHOT BUGHOLE IN MY GRENDEL

 

[6xcshooter]

Well I attempted to load some 95gr vmaxes today and got blowups at 3150fps, in a 8 twist. Are the noslers a stronger jacket? I had a decent node but started getting no holes in the target. I was really hoping to get in the 3250+ range.

I shoot the 95 vmax through 9 twist no problem. 3250 fps Your right the 8 twist may be to much.