Hornady 87gr bthp

[alun1960]

Are these as frangible as 87gr vmax as cant find much info on them ? Currently using 87gr vmax for park culls and worked a load up for the 87gr bthp same spec and poi , are they ok for shoulder shots on ounty roe or as messy as vmax ? Thanks in advance .

 

[Builder]

Bump this as interested.

 

[Freeforester]

Are these as frangible as 87gr vmax as cant find much info on them ? Currently using 87gr vmax for park culls and worked a load up for the 87gr bthp same spec and poi , are they ok for shoulder shots on ounty roe or as messy as vmax ? Thanks in advance .

If you’re in 6mm I wouldn’t bother, tried these thirty years ago and they tended to make a bit too much mess for my liking, that said I’ve been shooting them for eating a long time now. Probably still have a half opened box of them kicking around.

 

[alun1960]

Yes 6mm 243 , i will give them a try if a messy round will just use for park culls

 

[HonestJohn]

I used them in .243 on roe and fox. I didn't find them messy at all and took both species with great authority. an outstanding bullet and weight for a 1:10 twist .243

 

[ashray]

keep the speed below 2850 fps and you will be fine ,above speed that go for head or high neck.

 

[8x57]

Are these as frangible as 87gr vmax as cant find much info on them ? Currently using 87gr vmax for park culls and worked a load up for the 87gr bthp same spec and poi , are they ok for shoulder shots on ounty roe or as messy as vmax ? Thanks in advance .

Have you looked at their recommended use on the Hornady website?

 

[bbrc]

Used them years ago and gave up as I found them to change direction off of bones, even just a rib on a quartering shot seemed to deflect them