A lot of LE agencies issue this for the 223/5.56 patrol rifles. Winchester loads this bullet in the Ranger line of ammo. It has performed excellent in all situations that I’ve seen.
Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t. I keep a 204 Ruger in my truck and have used it on a lot of critters, including a pile of pigs. It surprised me at how deadly it is on wild hogs. I get better penetration with the Berger, but still get good bang-flop kills on coyotes and bobcats.
Because the 32 V max is super fragile. I’ve had several splash impacts on coyotes with the 32 grain pills. I switched to the 35 Berger and have had no more issues. The 35 Berger has performed just as everything I’ve read said it would…and even better.
This is exactly why I’m slowing changing over to Hornady in all my rifles. I wish Hornady would make a .204 bullet in something a little tougher than a V-Max… preferably around 35 grains. The 35 grain Berger is amazing.
I have 2 or 3 unopened boxes of 110 Accubonds if anyone is interested in trading. I’ll look in the morning and see exactly what I have in the reloading room.