Thread: Recovered Amax

Originally Posted by 260hunter

Its the plastic bits at the front that results in such poor performance lol. I think I would much rather have complete penetration of the biggest part of the projectile. It results in much quicker break down of the vital functions when there is heaps of air getting in. Lungs do not operate well unless in a vacuum.

Interesting vindication of my beliefs about target projectiles terminal performance on game animals

I certainly don't advocate their use at close ranges in 30 cal(they seem to be more explodey than the 6.5 and7mm variants probably due to the low sectional density IE short for weight)
I love 130ttsx barnes up close 0-350y but when distance is getting out, velocity and energy is dropping off, a very frangible projectile that will dump most of its remaining energy in the animal and cause as big as wound channel as possible is the only humane option.
While this was "close" for an amax even at moderate velocity it dropped where it stood.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

While this was "close" for an amax even at moderate velocity it dropped where it stood.

Can't ask for more than that

Here's the 162gr (7mm) A-max that was recovered from the offside shoulder of the red stag i shot a couple of weeks back.

Muzzle velocity of 2,990 fps, shot at 470 yards, impact velocity of approx 2,360 fps, the jacket and lead core were found 3 cm apart in the offside leg, didn't quite make the skin. Total weight of both pieces is 76gr.



I guess some would say the bullet failed by separating, but i was quite happy with the performance, it smashed through both front shoulder blades, poleaxed him, he didnt take a step, just 2 cartwheels down hill and didn't get up.