I'm contemplating ordering this bullet for shooting prairie rats this year. Expected ranges are 300 to 500 yards. I'll use other rifles up to 300. I'm currently shooting 87gr. V-Max in this rifle but would like to get more expansion without giving up too much in wind bucking ability. No stores in my area carry reloading supplies so this is a mail order deal, don't really want to pay $14.00 shipping & handling on one box just so I can try a few.

I shoot the 75gr V-Max in a 250Ackley and am thrilled with its performance. Beyond 350-400yds
I do find it to be wind sensitive,however it is
the most accurate bullet that I have used for this rifle.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!

The 75gr V-Max moly is my "go to" bullet in my 240 Gibbs. Well under 1/2" MOA and about as flat as they come.

I've used it.. does a good job, but I don't notice a bit of difference in it, and the regular Hornady 75 grain HP... which is both less expensive and more accurate... in all the 243s I have...

on the other hand I have had more accuracy out of the 65 grain V Max, which you can rocket out the barrel at some pretty good fps....3700 + or so..

Thanks Seafire, I'll try those 65's.

swampshooter, I am using Hornady 87 gr. V Max in my 243 Ackley at 3650 f/s and I take oryx and kudu down with it up to 450 meter. Shoot that 87gr. they are very good.

I haven't used the .243/75 V-max, but can echo the sentiments on the 65 grainer. I used some in a .244 and found their performance excellent. As compared to the 75 grainer, I think the extra velocity makes it a wash as to which does better in the wind, at least as long as you're talking 500 yards or less. The heavier bullet might show a bit of advantage at longer distances than that.

My regular 6mm varmint bullet is the 70 grain Nosler B.Tip -- and I've found the Sierra 70 Blitzking to perform identically in my HB .243. I shoot this bullet regularly at 700 and 800 yard fixed targets and find that it does about as well with wind as any heavier bullet.

I feel that any of them, including either weight of the V-Max, has potential to do well. It's just a matter of finding the one which does best in your particular gun.

As between the Ballistic Tip and the V-max, I have had a bit better luck with the B.Tip overall, but do have a couple of guns that prefer the V-Max. The V-Max is usually a bit lower in price, however, making it the first of the two I would try. My suggestion is to order a good supply of whichever and try them. If they don't work out, just put them on the AR Classified page and someone will take them off of your hands for close to what you paid.

I've had good luck with both velocity and accuracy with the Nosler 70 grain BT at 3700 fps. Great for those longer shots at coyotes and critters.

WHAT ABOUT SINCLAIR INTERNATIONAL`S PRICES ON BULLETS.
TRY BARNES 62gr or NOSLER BTIP VARMINT 55gr AND SEE THAT EXPLOSIVE EXPANSION

Check the Graf & Sons prices...only $4.95 for shipping and handling...and two different shippers to pick from.

I like the 58 gr VM's in my Savage 243...higher velo means less air time and seems to balance out the wind and drop...plus purple haze, pieces and parts out to about 300 yds. Slightly etter accuracy in my rifle than the 65 and 75 VM's.

Luck