09 November 2010, 00:46
hohornady 338 185 gr gmx
anyone using the 185gr gmx bullet in there 338 , if so what do you think of it .thanks
09 November 2010, 03:15
Captain FinlanderI am using smaller caliber GMX's and they perform just like the Barnes but will not be using the 185 in 338 myself. I would opt. for a 210 barnes or 225/250 partitions.
09 November 2010, 06:10
hocaptain do they seem to be as accurate as the barnse. thanks
09 November 2010, 08:20
Captain FinlanderNo difference but I like the Hornady's better because they offer higher Ballistic Coefficients. The 338 185 GMX has a .420 BC which is pretty good for a 338 caliber bullet.
I am not looking forward to the day when lead is banned from hunting bullets. These GMX's are fine for heavier game such as elk, moose, etc... but I like the greater expansion of the Nosler BT's on thinned skin game better.
09 November 2010, 20:44
MileHighShooterCaptain,
I do believe Barnes advertises their tipped TSX as being a more rapid expansion bullet best suited for CXP2 sized game.
10 November 2010, 00:35
mikehunti personally prefer a 210 nosler for both deer and elk. i always have got my 338 to preform the best with them. i am currantly testing sierra 215 in my 338 as my friend has been having great luck with the 250 out of his 338/378. including dropping a 7x8 bull elk this year
10 November 2010, 00:57
sam308Can anybody tell me the length of the 185 GMX inrelation to a standard 225 or 250 grain .338 bullet? I would be interested to know.