75gr A-Max.......223

[Savage_Jake]

I have a 10FP that I cannot get to shoot the 75gr A-Max. I am very frustrated. I can get the 77gr Nosler CC to group .5".

Anyone use the A-Max with success? Any good loads to try?

[chestsprings]

I have a Shilen , 1:9 twist.

it shoots the 75 A-Maxes pretty good.

a few times , 3 shot groups were in 2-3's , & 5 shot groups in the 3-4's.

it will shoot them better than I can.

at 200 yds, they still group very well. have not shot them beyond 200 yds. yet. expect to as soon as I get to a 300 yd. range

in my rifle both H-4895, or Varget, both using 24.5 grs. get about 100 fps more with the H-4895.

just remember the 24.5 grs. worked in my rifle, & may not in yours, so you should start lower & work up.

have 60 rds of Sierra, 69 gr. loaded up, just need a decent day to shoot them.

[js223]

My 1-9 Savage also didn't care for the 75 A-Max. Problem wasn't the weight, as 75 Bergers were good, as well as 80 Sierras. Every barrel has it's own preferences though.

[zap]

Mine shoots them very well. The load is lapua brass, 23.7 gr varget, fed. 205m primers. I have the bullet seated touching the lands. Alot of people seem to do well with a stiffer charge than me . I would try varget or h4895 as they seem to do well for others. N135 would be another choice.

What powder and charge did you try with the a- max's ?