Hornady 75 grain Amax

[andybrock]

Im getting to the end of my stash of 75g amax I use in a .223 mainly for foxing, is the ELD M the same bullet? I’ve read in a couple of posts that said the eld m doesn’t perform quite as well as the amax expansion wise in the smaller calibres? Anyone used these in the smaller calibres?

 

[Mungo]

I use ELDM in .22 ARC. Expands beautifully.

 

[6.5shooter]

I have a stash of 75 grain amax if you are interested. Need to check how many.

 

[6.5shooter]

Just checked I actually have 1000 of them, a 600 quantity box and four 100 quantity boxes

 

[Cyres]

I also have a stash of them as I switched to 69 TMK in my .223.
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[Smellydog]

Can I ask because I is stoopid, why such a heavy bullet for fox?

 

[andybrock]

Can I ask because I is stoopid, why such a heavy bullet for fox?

No reason other than many years ago I had a 220 swift which shot them well and Ive used them ever since, I also use them in a 22br.

 

[Greenmist]

Can I ask because I is stoopid, why such a heavy bullet for fox?

Better BC, better down range energy, in my case the 69TMK is ridiculously accurate in my .22/250

 

[NP435]

AMAX and ELDM same projectile new name, perhaps a slightly different tip resin.

 

[Smellydog]

Better BC, better down range energy, in my case the 69TMK is ridiculously accurate in my .22/250

How big are your fox's?

 

[Zephyrjim]

Im getting to the end of my stash of 75g amax I use in a .223 mainly for foxing, is the ELD M the same bullet? I’ve read in a couple of posts that said the eld m doesn’t perform quite as well as the amax expansion wise in the smaller calibres? Anyone used these in the smaller calibres?

What load do you use for these out of interest? In currently trying to work one out as I've a few boxes of amax, but not getting acceptable groups so far with N140

 

[MilesW]

How big are your fox's?

There is that, but I was wondering how many foxes are shot over about 200m where better BC and more downrange energy starts to kick in, in any meaningful way?
Reading many posts on here, I have this image of small fields, difficult topography, lots of natural and built obstacles, poor light and shitty weather. Not exactly the stuff of long range opportunities.

 

[Greenmist]

There is that, but I was wondering how many foxes are shot over about 200m where better BC and more downrange energy starts to kick in, in any meaningful way?
Reading many posts on here, I have this image of small fields, difficult topography, lots of natural and built obstacles, poor light and shitty weather. Not exactly the stuff of long range opportunities.

Not all about distance, a higher bc bullet is less affected by wind

 

[Smellydog]

Splitting hairs, one still has to allow just like we all do with gravity.
Better isn't always more and more isn't always better.
More often than not the choices are just different choices.
If someone said when asked why, they said "because I can", I'd be fine with it.
With exception to special twist rates on a larger volume .224" cartridge the heavy .224" bullets are not going to offer any advantage in the usual British hunting scene outside of border line non ethical shots.
Non ethical being, gusty wind at variable directions. Ranging errors. Animal welfare if wounded.
Of course the above is just my opinion and accounts for little to nothing at all.

 

[Greenmist]

Splitting hairs, one still has to allow just like we all do with gravity.

Gravity is a constant, wind isn't. Its not a massive advantage, but its less of a problem. Not everyone shoots on small enclosed fields and woodlands. While I agree the majority of my shots are less than 200y, its nice to have the option to push a little further if needed, moorland would be an example of this

 

[foxinmad]

Just checked I actually have 1000 of them, a 600 quantity box and four 100 quantity boxes

I'm the same mate, bulk bought a few years ago just to make sure I didn't run out.
Use them in my 22/250.

 

[Greenmist]

To the OP, theres 1000 for sale on UKV

 

[andybrock]

What load do you use for these out of interest? In currently trying to work one out as I've a few boxes of amax, but not getting acceptable groups so far with N140

Just checked my data and it’s 24.4 grains of Varget, 450cci primers ES 29 SD 12.6 average velocity 2827

 

[andybrock]

Not all about distance, a higher bc bullet is less affected by wind

Exactly, a lot of my shooting is open hill, it can be flat calm low down but get on the tops it’s blowing a hooley.

 

[andyk]

This’ll upset a few people then, old and new together. 222 loaded with a 73gr ELDM.