#2934616 - 02/19/16 09:07 PM
IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
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Registered: 01/01/15
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Loc: Buckeye, Az
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I took the .223 and 22-250 out today.
.223 consisted of several hand loads for data collection:
40gr V-Max with IMR 3031 23.5gr, 24gr, 24.5gr and 25gr of powder
75gr HPBT also Hornady, IMR 3031 19.2gr, 19.9gr, 20.5gr and 21gr of powder.
22-250 was strictly 55gr Remington High Performance Factory Loads
The 40gr with 23.5gr powder and 75gr with 21gr powder performed the best.
The only Chrono data I have is for the 23.5gr of powder with 40gr V-max because after switching to the 75gr HPBT I placed the first round perfectly through the Chronograph and that was that...
Anyhow i'll be ordering a new one soon and hopefully have some more meaningful data for you guys. Until them, laughs on me.
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#2934617 - 02/19/16 09:09 PM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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For clarification, the 40gr V-max performed optimally at min load and the 75gr HPBT performed optimally at max load. I thought that was odd.
Rifle was an LWRC 14.5" barrel 1 in 7" twist
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#2934646 - 02/19/16 10:05 PM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 11/18/15
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At least you had a perfect hit. I could only manage to hit mine with the bottom half of a 30 cal bullet at 2800 fps. The bullet turned to shrapnel and made a heck of a mess, the damage was impressive. I knew it wasn't going to be pretty when the round went off and surprisingly I didn't even say or think one cuss word.
Edited by Yote Newb (02/19/16 10:05 PM)
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#2934660 - 02/19/16 10:27 PM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: Yote Newb]
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I didnt know i hit it at first. Earlier in the afternoon I had to move it back because the muzzle blast of the 22-250 was knocking the sun shades off. I didn't realize the .223 rounds were barely clearing the Chrono until i switched to the heavier rounds. The bullet went through so fast and so clean that my first indication was "ERROR 3" on my phone. When I walked up to the chrono there was an entry whole just about the display but the back was completely blown out. Pretty impressive. The first thing I did was laugh uncontrollably. I immediately remembered reading the owner's manual disclaimer, "Intentional or unintentional shooting of this chronograph will void it's factory warranty." Hahaha I specifically remember thinking, "How dumb do you have to be to shoot your chronograph and then try and return it?" Well at least I figured out half of that question...
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#2935215 - 02/21/16 10:02 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 01/20/15
Posts: 693
Loc: Yukon, OK-ish
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Prior to the whoopsie, what was the velocity data on the 40's? And that is th e same reason that my dad no longer borrows my chrony. He double tapped mine with a 308....Itty bitty pieces. For clarification, the 40gr V-max performed optimally at min load and the 75gr HPBT performed optimally at max load. I thought that was odd.
Rifle was an LWRC 14.5" barrel 1 in 7" twist
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#2935241 - 02/21/16 11:08 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 04/06/08
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I didnt know i hit it at first. Earlier in the afternoon I had to move it back because the muzzle blast of the 22-250 was knocking the sun shades off. I didn't realize the .223 rounds were barely clearing the Chrono until i switched to the heavier rounds. The bullet went through so fast and so clean that my first indication was "ERROR 3" on my phone. When I walked up to the chrono there was an entry whole just about the display but the back was completely blown out. Pretty impressive. The first thing I did was laugh uncontrollably. I immediately remembered reading the owner's manual disclaimer, "Intentional or unintentional shooting of this chronograph will void it's factory warranty." Hahaha I specifically remember thinking, "How dumb do you have to be to shoot your chronograph and then try and return it?" Well at least I figured out half of that question... I think you need to switch to a better bullet if your getting Exits... The 20gr Zmax @ 4350fps performs a lot better with a entry hole and no exits...  All kidding aside if its a Chrony they will send you a new one for about $50.00 if you call them 
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#2935247 - 02/21/16 11:26 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: reddog964]
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Registered: 01/01/15
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Loc: Buckeye, Az
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It was a Caldwell, I'm going to call them Monday and see if they offer anything like that. Thanks for the tip.
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#2935253 - 02/21/16 11:33 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: Huckleberry75]
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Registered: 01/01/15
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Loc: Buckeye, Az
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Prior to the whoopsie, what was the velocity data on the 40's?
Rifle was an LWRC 14.5" barrel 1 in 7" twist
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#2935254 - 02/21/16 11:35 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 01/01/15
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Loc: Buckeye, Az
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I imagine you would get 3000+fps in a 20" barrel I'm just working with what I've got until I decide on 22-250 vs. 243 vs. 6.5 Creedmore. Tough choices
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#2935555 - 02/21/16 09:16 PM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 01/20/15
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Loc: Yukon, OK-ish
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On that, I would go the 6.5cm and run the 123 amax.
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#2935751 - 02/22/16 10:26 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: Huckleberry75]
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Registered: 12/30/04
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There is an old axiom about shooting chronies. "There are two kinds of people who shoot chronographs...Those that have, and those that will soon". Mine was an F2 that took a 380 slug to the face. I was looking to change chronograph brands, so I did not pursue the "replacement" option. I was impressed by the 380 slug's damage, too. I may have expressed one mildly profane word, at the initial hit, but then the reason to buy a new chrony flashed in my head, and all was good.  Squeeze
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#2935790 - 02/22/16 11:48 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 01/30/12
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Loc: Maine
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This is precisely why I opted for the Magnetospeed over the Chrony style. While reading these stories always entertains me, I know I would react much more negatively if I shot one.
I just loaded up some 40gr NBT to try out, curious as to the MV i'll get out of a 12.5" barrel
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#2937268 - 02/25/16 01:02 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: Redleg84]
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Registered: 03/08/10
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This is precisely why I opted for the Magnetospeed over the Chrony style. Good thinkin'. I shot two Chronies before getting it through my head the MagnetoSpeed would be cheaper in the long run! 
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#2937281 - 02/25/16 03:55 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: DannoBoone]
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Registered: 01/01/15
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Loc: Buckeye, Az
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I just got my second Caldwell in the mail today. If I shoot this one I might be a little more upset. I loaded up a batch of V-Max 110gr. in .308. I'm convinced I can make a Yote round for the .308
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#2937291 - 02/25/16 06:52 AM
Re: IMR 3031 & Hornady V-Max
[Re: AZ RON]
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Registered: 01/09/14
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Loc: North AL
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Try some Benchmark witht those 40gr Vmax bullets.
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