What are Hornady GMX bullets good for?
The GMX is currently available in five bullets and six factory loads, but this line will surely grow. This versatile bullet is a good choice for any big-game hunting from antelope to zebra. It clearly works well on deer and may well be the best bullet for bigger game like elk that Hornady has ever produced.
How many yards is a 7mm Mag good for?
With 140 grain bullets, driven at velocities of between 3200 and 3300fps, the 7mm RM delivers extreme trauma on light bodied game out to ranges exceeding 400 yards. This bullet weight tends to lose its ability to produce wide wounding at ranges of around 650 yards.
Is Hornady CX the same as GMX?
Hornady recently announced a new line of monolithic expanding copper alloy bullet line named CX Bullets for short. The CX line isn’t Hornady’s first go at monolithic copper expanding projectiles and is said to be an improvement on the GMX bullet.
Are GMX bullets lead free?
Home reloaders will love the downrange performance of the Hornady® GMX® Lead-Free Bullets. Constructed of Gilding Metal, these bullets outperform copper bullets due to reduced pressures and minimzed fouling. Plus, the streamlined design of these Hornady bullets offers superior, consistent accuracy and performance.
What is Hornady CX bullet?
The CX™ (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet from Hornady represents the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market. Its optimized design offers extended range performance, greater accuracy, high weight retention, and deep penetration.
Which Hornady bullets are lead free?
For use in areas that restrict the use of lead. Hornady® NTX® bullets provide peerless performance with a non-traditional core material that combines accuracy, reliability and Hornady® quality for use in areas with restrictions on the use of traditional bullets.
What is the largest grain 7mm Rem Mag?
195 grains
The heaviest commercially loaded ammo available for the 7mm is 195 grains, while the . 30-06 Springfield can be loaded with bullets up to 220 grains, but for a . 308 caliber to equal the flat trajectory and penetration of a .
Whats is better than a 7mm Rem Mag?
156″ further forward than the shoulder of the 7mm Rem Mag. Though they both have the same rim diameter and are very similar in overall length, the longer case length and advantage of the shoulder placement on the . 300 Win Mag gives that cartridge a 5-8% advantage in capacity over the 7mm Rem Mag.
Who owns Barnes bullets now?
Clarus
Sierra acquired Barnes for $30.5 million in cash, with the acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to Clarus’ earnings. The brand reported $21.8 million in sales for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2020.
What is a CX bullet?
What does Hornady CX stand for?
News, New for 2022, Guns & Gear, Ammo. Support NRA American Hunter DONATE. Hornady has announced the introduction of its new CX (Copper alloy eXpanding) bullet, which the company says is the most advanced monolithic hunting bullet on the market.