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165gr CX Hornady
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Guy Miner
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No, I loaded some in my 30-06 intending to take them to Africa... That didn't work out, phooey 
But the bullets shot pretty well.
I'm sure they'll penetrate really well. Tested them in Clear Ballistics Gel with excellent results.
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The only real concern I had with them is that when they slow down to near 2,000 fps, they don't expand much. Otherwise, they seem like excellent hunting bullets.
Guy
But the bullets shot pretty well.I'm sure they'll penetrate really well. Tested them in Clear Ballistics Gel with excellent results.
Loading 30-06 for Africa with Hornady 165gr CX Bullets – Ultimate Reloader
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The only real concern I had with them is that when they slow down to near 2,000 fps, they don't expand much. Otherwise, they seem like excellent hunting bullets.
Guy
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.308 Cal-162gr Absolute Hammer™ - Hammer Bullets
This Absolute Hammer™ is designed for 1-10.4" twist or faster. The nose on this bullet is short enough to fit nicely in the 300 Winchester Short Magnum with the ability to hit about 3400 fps! Re-loading the Absolute Hammer™s should be done by experienced loaders only because they will not line...
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These at 3000 fps.
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Alaska
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Noticed Hornady Manual list 44.0 of Varget max for all their 165gr bullets. Seems kinda conservative in 308 win. Compared to 168gr Barnes TSX bullet length about the same. 45.0 of Varget was my go to load with 165/168.No, I loaded some in my 30-06 intending to take them to Africa... That didn't work out, phooey
I'm sure they'll penetrate really well. Tested them in Clear Ballistics Gel with excellent results.
Loading 30-06 for Africa with Hornady 165gr CX Bullets – Ultimate Reloader
The only real concern I had with them is that when they slow down to near 2,000 fps, they don't expand much. Otherwise, they seem like excellent hunting bullets.
Guy
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That’s smokin’ for 308 Win..308 Cal-162gr Absolute Hammer™ - Hammer Bullets
This Absolute Hammer™ is designed for 1-10.4" twist or faster. The nose on this bullet is short enough to fit nicely in the 300 Winchester Short Magnum with the ability to hit about 3400 fps! Re-loading the Absolute Hammer™s should be done by experienced loaders only because they will not line...
These at 3000 fps.
Guy Miner
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Careful with the CX's as ya work up. They're a tough copper-zinc alloy, unlike the softer all-copper Barnes. The CX's, can reach max pressure below what's indicated as maximum in the load manuals. Pretty much like what Nosler warns about re their E-Tips.
Guy
The "Tickle the Dragon" phrase seems to show its face occasionally. I value my eyes and fingers too much.
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Alaska
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I decided to scrap the 165CX in the 308 win the bullet just takes up to much powder space the small case. I might give them a try in my 300 WM with IMR 4350.No, I loaded some in my 30-06 intending to take them to Africa... That didn't work out, phooey
I'm sure they'll penetrate really well. Tested them in Clear Ballistics Gel with excellent results.
Loading 30-06 for Africa with Hornady 165gr CX Bullets – Ultimate Reloader
The only real concern I had with them is that when they slow down to near 2,000 fps, they don't expand much. Otherwise, they seem like excellent hunting bullets.
Guy
- Oct 30, 2004
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Yup. Very very small engraving by the rifling. Hence the high velocity. The absolute hammers do this
