Dave,

Just FYI.... in the 87 grain range....my 243s have shown a major preference at distance with the 87 gr BTHP over the V Max......

but then if you are looking at varmints, then the V Max will be more fragile....

even their 87gr SP has been more accurate in my 243s ( talking 5 of them), then the 87 V Max....

haven't been able to figure that out, but that's what the rifles yield...

just passing it on