I use Ramshot Xterminator powder, 27.2 grains Federal small rifle primer, 32 grain V-max. This has been an excellent load for my rifle. At 100 yards and with me doing what I should do everytime. Holes touching at 100 yards. I have taken 35 coyotes this year and 22 of them were taken with this powder and bullet combination. Longest shot 270 yards. 15 yards has been the nearest shot on a coyote. Bullet went in but did not come out of the coyote. It is one reason I love the 32 grain V-max.
Ghost
Laid for 32grain V-Max
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ghostsmoke55
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Hawkeye Joe
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Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
WOW... That's cheap! It cost our NY Governor 4300 big ones and his job 
... Sorry I couldn't resist. Nice going on them coyote's anyways 
... Sorry I couldn't resist. Nice going on them coyote's anyways Hawkeye Joe (Mike)
Savage model 10 Predator, 3-9 Nikon Omega
07 LRPV, 35X45 Leupold Competition
Savage model 10 Predator, 3-9 Nikon Omega
07 LRPV, 35X45 Leupold Competition
Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
I think it's obvious what's on someone's mind...
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Sako VLSS Set Trigger in 22-250 with Swaro Z5 5-25x52 BRX and turret
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YoteSmoker
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Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
Ghostsmoke55- What rifle/model are you shooting? Congrats on your success taking all those coyotes!
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Rick65Cat
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Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
Ok, Rifle is a Ruger M77 Mk II *Target* in .204, 26" heavy barrel, 1 in 12 twist with a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40....
Using factory Hornady cases once fired in my rifle, they get reloaded with Hornady 32gr Vmax bulets, 27 gr of H4895, with CCI 400 primers.
I put 10 rounds in 1 inch at 100 yrds with my wobbly hands and old eyes.
Best part is...backing off the load results in longer barrel life
Using factory Hornady cases once fired in my rifle, they get reloaded with Hornady 32gr Vmax bulets, 27 gr of H4895, with CCI 400 primers.
I put 10 rounds in 1 inch at 100 yrds with my wobbly hands and old eyes.
Best part is...backing off the load results in longer barrel life
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Arizona Hunter
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Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
Sounds like a great load, never tried Ramshot powders, though. I may have to stop at Sportsmans Warehouse and try some.
I use 28.6 gr. of RL 15 for the 32 V-Max (just at 4000 fps) and is very accurate.
I use 28.6 gr. of RL 15 for the 32 V-Max (just at 4000 fps) and is very accurate.
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Gube
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Re: Laid for 32grain V-Max
How clean burning is Ramshot , when compared to H-4895, RL-10X, or Benchmark?
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