120 gr. 6.5MM Horn. A-Max in a 260 Rem for Hunting??

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01 January 2009, 04:48

Nebo

120 gr. 6.5MM Horn. A-Max in a 260 Rem for Hunting??

I just picked up some 6.5mm 120 gr. Hornady A-Max bullets for my .260 Remingtons.

Anyone use these as a hunting bullet, or is this strictly a target bullet??

How do they hold up compared to the SST or Interbond??

I have been loading the 120 gr. Sierra Pro Hunters and have been happy with the performance. How will they compare??

02 January 2009, 00:12

Doc

Amax has killed lots of game. Dicey bullet though. If shooting what most would consider to be "long range," you'll be fine with them. Up close, I wouldn't trust them...(under 200 yards).

Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my guns

02 January 2009, 00:21

vapodog

It's a target bullet and not a hunting bullet.....pure and simple.

That said a lot of deer are killed with them every year.....who knows how many run off suffering from surface wounds.

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02 January 2009, 01:12

snowman

Nebo I would like to sugest you try the Hornady 129 Spire pt in your 260. Excellent deer bullet. If you want a tougher bullet for larger game give the125 gr Nosler Partion a try.