tick Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) Hi Folk's I am looking for result's for 53gr V Max out of .223 The Hornady Site are say'n it's BC is .290 which is very good,and the write up's i have seen makes them out to be the dog's dangly bit's. Have ordered a few boxes to reload and don't get them until next week, so any result's would be helpful. I have tried 40gr,50gr,55gr,V Max and all very good just wondered about 53gr? ATB Wullie. Edited December 11, 2011 by tick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 How does it give you 200fps? :blink: Down range or at the muzzle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 How does it give you 200fps? :blink: Down range or at the muzzle? Velocity Comparisons Hornady Superformance vs. conventional velocities SUPERFORMANCE VELOCITIES (fps) CONVENTIONAL VELOCITIES (fps) 222 REM. SUPERFORMANCE 50GR VMAX 3345 222 Rem 50gr. 3110 -------------------------------------------- -------------------- 223 REM. SUPERFORMANCE 53 GR VMAX 3465 223 Rem 55 gr. 3240 -------------------------------------------- -------------------- 22-250 REM. SUPERFORMANCE 50 GR VMAX 4000 22-250 50 gr. 3800 243 WIN SUPERFORMANCE 58 GR VMAX 3945 243 Win 58 gr. 3750 Just going what Hornady site is say'n! that's why i was asking for result's hoping someone had run them through a crono but going with how long and no comments look's like i will have to wait until i get the bullet's in next week and do it myself, soz i cannot help you mate, have a look at what Hornady are say'n ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowz Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 It's not the bullet that gives the extra fps it's their new powder they are using The new 53gr vmax bullet has a high BC of .290 which will help buck the wind, less drop and more energy at target not increase fps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) It's not the bullet that gives the extra fps it's their new powder they are using The new 53gr vmax bullet has a high BC of .290 which will help buck the wind, less drop and more energy at target not increase fps 223 Remington at 3,465 feet per second pushing the "BRAND NEW, 53 gr V-MAX bullet" that has been optimized for peak performance from the 223 Remington chamber. This "new bullet" boasts an amazing .290 BC that enables this load to produce trajectory and wind drift equaling that of a conventional 22-250! Cheer's for the reply. ATB Wullie Edited December 11, 2011 by tick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 what rifle & twist rate have you got ? i,ve got a c.z. with a 1 in 9 i use 55gr,s v-max, but the figures on the 53,s look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 what rifle & twist rate have you got ? i,ve got a c.z. with a 1 in 9 i use 55gr,s v-max, but the figures on the 53,s look better. [/quote Hi If it's me your asking about? My Rifle is Remington 700 .223 SPS- twist rate is 1/12, and i understand what your say'n when you read about the 53gr V Max it sound's really good ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelsniffer Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Ive tried them but as im not in UK long enough my 1st results were pretty poor as in grouping i didnt have time to chrono them or start other load combinations so will start again when home in Jan...my rifle is a 1/9 twist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Their loaded cartridges are 200fps faster but your reloads won't be unless you up the powder, I do like the look of the bc figure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowz Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 You are confusing 2 seperate products. The new superformance factory ammo with new improved powder launching the new 53gr vmax bullet at an extra 200fps And The new 53gr vmax bullet with a massive BC of .290 Check out Hornadays site and LOOK under new products and superformance and then 53gr vmax and you will see it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 You are confusing 2 seperate products. The new superformance factory ammo with new improved powder launching the new 53gr vmax bullet at an extra 200fps And The new 53gr vmax bullet with a massive BC of .290 Check out Hornadays site and LOOK under new products and superformance and then 53gr vmax and you will see it all Cheer's for that. I should have not put in the "200fps" in my question. I will Delete that part from my question, my mistake It's result's on the "53gr V Max bullet" i am after, regarding BC of .290. ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Messing on the ballistic calculator at a 3300fps muzzle velocity it will give you a 1/3rd" at 250yds if you are zeroed 1" high at 100yds. They look well worth playing with if they stay accurate with a pokier load. I wonder how they have such a high bc Edited December 11, 2011 by bennyblanco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi, 53grn Vmax with 25grn vit n133 in 1 in 12 twist gives bug hole groups. Reggiegun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi, 53grn Vmax with 25grn vit n133 in 1 in 12 twist gives bug hole groups. Reggiegun Cheer's R/G Same powder i use and same twist! That's the same load i use for 53gr Sierra Matchkings it also bug holes @ 100yds ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Hi, 53grn Vmax with 25grn vit n133 in 1 in 12 twist gives bug hole groups. Reggiegun What sort of velocity are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 What sort of velocity are you getting? With the 53gr Matchkings 3375fps for target's only. With 40gr V Max 3975fps for Foxes, devastating out to 200yds. What fps are getting from 53gr V Max? ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I called Hornady when I first learned of them and they told me that it takes at a minimum 12 twist to stabilize. I have a box and have loaded a few pretty warm for the 14 twist Swift but haven't shot them yet.They should shoot really well in a 8-9 twist barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 With the 53gr Matchkings 3375fps for target's only. With 40gr V Max 3975fps for Foxes, devastating out to 200yds. What fps are getting from 53gr V Max? ATB Wullie. What powder and how much give you 3975/ 40 vmax, still with a 12 twist?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 What powder and how much give you 3975/ 40 vmax, still with a 12 twist?? VihtV N133 26.5gns close to Max start lower and work up! Lapua Brass,CCI Primer's. Remington 700 SPS Stainless 1/12twist 24" barrel. ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 VihtV N133 26.5gns close to Max start lower and work up! Lapua Brass,CCI Primer's. Remington 700 SPS Stainless 1/12twist 24" barrel. ATB Wullie. Thank You, I never considered VV133 as I thought it too fast but it looks like a go to to load for a lot of folks shooting 40s. I have been shooting (and will be for a while w/8#s) AA2230 28gr. for 3880 when it's warm and around 3650 @ 0 F. some ball powders are temp sensitive. VV makes great powder but it is pricey over here. Timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thank You, I never considered VV133 as I thought it too fast but it looks like a go to to load for a lot of folks shooting 40s. I have been shooting (and will be for a while w/8#s) AA2230 28gr. for 3880 when it's warm and around 3650 @ 0 F. some ball powders are temp sensitive. VV makes great powder but it is pricey over here. Timothy Hi Timothy It's pricey here to £90 x 1kg tub All powder's and even bullet's are becoming pricey. Think they are try's to put us off shooting ATB Wullie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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