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Just wondering as I have some 6.5 120`s I bought when I could not get Nozler 120`s at the time.Thanks ahead, Huntz
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Hornady used to recommend the A-max as a target/deer bullet. I recently looked at some Hornady material and they were no longer recomended for deer. Some folks have used them and like them, and some have used them and hated them. So I don't really know what to tell you.
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I have used the 155 .308 AMAX on deer and it worked just fine.
I am in the process of getting a 6.5 Creedmoor up and running with the 120 AMAX and I will glady whack a deer with it.
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used 75 amax otu of 223 a few times with no flies on it.
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FWIW, in the Amax, MY fav is the 140gr in 6.5, the 120/123s may be all the more explosive, higher speed, less lead...
I dropped a buck at 400 yds w/a 105 from a 6BR.
The 123s have been doing deer well from slower rounds like a 6.5 Grendel.
What round you using/how fast are you pushing it, and what is your average shot distance?
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FWIW, in the Amax, MY fav is the 140gr in 6.5, the 120/123s may be all the more explosive, higher speed, less lead...
I dropped a buck at 400 yds w/a 105 from a 6BR.
The 123s have been doing deer well from slower rounds like a 6.5 Grendel.
What round you using/how fast are you pushing it, and what is your average shot distance? I am using a 6.5X55 in a Ruger 77.The spot where I am going to hunt this year will give me shots from a few yards to about 250.
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one of my elk hunting partners has killed 8 bulls with the 208gr A-max out of his 30-338, he loves that bullet. With all the great bullets out there I'm not about to hunt critters with anything that might be suspect. while they might work fine, why hunt big game with a bullet that was designed for targets or for that matter a Varmint bullet.I load some A-max's,Bergers, and even some SMK's but they are for long range rock shooting not hunting.
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At 250 yds max range there is zero reason to need the extra BC of the AMAX. The 129 gr. Hornady Interlock would be a great choice for your needs.
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I'm going to use the 140 A-Max on deer this year. Don't see how any deer would object from one through the lungs or shoulders.
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At 250 yds max range there is zero reason to need the extra BC of the AMAX. The 129 gr. Hornady Interlock would be a great choice for your needs. I realize that,but I have the A-Max`s on hand and they shoot very good in my Rifle.There is no where within 100 miles up here where you can purchase reloading components.I will also carry my BFR 475 and if the deer are within 100 yds plan to use that.
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If you have them and are comfortable with the accuracy, shoot deer with them.
I did, no problems at all.
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PS 140 A Max out of a 264 WM @ 285 yards. Neck shot. DRT.
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With all the great bullets out there I'm not about to hunt critters with anything that might be suspect. while they might work fine, why hunt big game with a bullet that was designed for targets or for that matter a Varmint bullet.I load some A-max's,Bergers, and even some SMK's but they are for long range rock shooting not hunting. A- Max's are not Matchkings. They are a lead cored, plastic tip bullet. They are in every way, shape, and form a hunting bullet. They are thin jacketed and so are best in heavy for caliber weights IME, but a 120gr in 6.5mm wouldn't scare me in the least. Just know the bullets performance and use it to your advantage.
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I'd avoid shoulder bone with the 120s, but wouldn't leave them at home.
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With all the great bullets out there I'm not about to hunt critters with anything that might be suspect. while they might work fine, why hunt big game with a bullet that was designed for targets or for that matter a Varmint bullet.I load some A-max's,Bergers, and even some SMK's but they are for long range rock shooting not hunting. A- Max's are not Matchkings. They are a lead cored, plastic tip bullet. They are in every way, shape, and form a hunting bullet. They are thin jacketed and so are best in heavy for caliber weights IME, but a 120gr in 6.5mm wouldn't scare me in the least. Just know the bullets performance and use it to your advantage. well damn matchking arent lead cored ?
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Anything that puts a hole through the heart or lungs will kill anything, even a FMJ, arrow, spear or knife. I've had no problem getting MOA or even in many cases, half-MOA, with hunting bullets from my rifles so I see no need to worry about using a match bullet. Just my opinion and you are welcome to yours.
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Anything that puts a hole through the heart or lungs will kill anything, even a FMJ, arrow, spear or knife. I've had no problem getting MOA or even in many cases, half-MOA, with hunting bullets from my rifles so I see no need to worry about using a match bullet. Just my opinion and you are welcome to yours. well hell I accually agree with a guy from calif. 
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If A-maxes are good why are Ballistic tips, SST's, and Accubonds thought of in such poor light? Ain't they all lead core plactic tipped bullets?
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If A-maxes are good why are Ballistic tips, SST's, and Accubonds thought of in such poor light? Ain't they all lead core plactic tipped bullets? Well, they're not thought of in poor light by everybody, or they wouldn't sell any...
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