Nosler Varmageddon & Hornady V-Max

[jmcd22]

I have a Browning X Bolt 6.5 Creedmor that I want to use for coyotes...I am trying to decide which bullet to use. We don't save fur so I am not worried about that but I also don't want to spend more on a 140gr. Anyone have experience with either of these in a 6.5? I might just buy both and shoot both but I wanted to start here first.

Edit: The Nosler is a 90gr and the VMax is a 95gr.

 

[lyle_destroys]

I've been really happy with the way 60gr vmax shoots out of a 223. I only shot one coyote with them and it was a 60yd headshot so no real data there.

 

[Kotaman]

With several coyote kills with both in .223, I much prefer the VMax. Varmegeddon was real “splashy” on coyotes for me. 6.5 may be different though.

 

[jmcd22]

Good to know. I know when we shot the VMax out of my dad's 22-250 it didnt shoot the same as the Nosler. I cant remember which Nosler we are using on the 22-250 though. I might just buy both and try them.

 

[kboatman107]

I’ve taken plenty of coyotes with vmax out of my 223. Drops them fast

 

[Kotaman]

Good to know. I know when we shot the VMax out of my dad's 22-250 it didnt shoot the same as the Nosler. I cant remember which Nosler we are using on the 22-250 though. I might just buy both and try them.

I like the Nosler Ballistic tips out of a 22-250...

 

[jmcd22]

I believe that is what we use in our 22-250. I like them in a 55gr. They shoot much better than the Hornady VMax for that gun. I ended up buying both Nosler and Hornady to see what the 6.5 likes.

 

[Ruger2004]

I'm a big fan of the Vmax.

 

[bwhntMT]

I've shot hundreds of rounds with the v-max in a different caliber and have been very happy with them.

 

[jmcd22]

So far so good with the VMax out of the Creedmor. I've talked to a number of people that tell me the 6.5 shoots a 120gr best but my groups with these 95gr have been really good. Provided we don't get blasted with snow, we should be hitting the desert for some yotes this weekend.

 

[William Sublette]

anything in 6.5 is going to be hard on coyotes.

go with whatever is cheapest.

 

[Ridge86]

I run the 95gr vmax with 40 grains of varget, they not only are accurate but smash dogs very well!

 

[Jrpwa]

VMax has worked well for me.

 

[Cody_W]

I’ve had a lot of luck with vmax in a range of calibers. As long as you’re not trying to maintain a good hide you’ll be happy!

 

[jmcd22]

I’ve had a lot of luck with vmax in a range of calibers. As long as you’re not trying to maintain a good hide you’ll be happy!

We dont save fur...just out for fun and to try and help the mulies. I know I am happy with the groups so Im sure Ill be happy once we get on some dogs!

 

[KyleDean]

With several coyote kills with both in .223, I much prefer the VMax. Varmegeddon was real “splashy” on coyotes for me. 6.5 may be different though.

I tried the Varmageddon out of my .243 with the same results went back to 58 and 75 grain vmax

 

[Welder1986]

I use the vmax my rifle loves it

 

[MikeG]

I only use 53gr vmax for the 223 with coyotes. They have yet to leave an exit hole nor a lost dog.