BlitzKings vs VMax

[madang55]

204 Ruger.
Are the BlitzKings worth $20 per hundred more than the VMax

[deye243]

204 Ruger.
Are the BlitzKings worth $20 per hundred more than the VMax

NO if your rifle shoots the vmax

[Wapiti]

You'll have to try mate, every rifle is different, as is every load.

One thing I find when using both these two interchangeably, is that they both seem to perform exactly the same both on small game and accuracy when testing groups.
I use them both in a Sako 85 Varmint, a tiny ultralight Howa 223 sporter, and a Howa Varmint and across these 3, there seems to be no differences whatsoever.

So if one is more economical than another, try them first, why not.
I did find Sierra bullets statistically easier to find a more accurate result though, I don't know how they get such incredible consistency across their range.

[Wapiti]

We had to sort out some issues in one Elk paddock in prep for the upcoming Super-El Nino which has started.
My wife wanted to do the shooting and used her 223 with the ADI factory 55gn Blitzking ammo.
You can see the results. Very good performing ammo.

Blitzkings.jpg (674.45 KiB) Viewed 83 times

Yes, I know, no fancy ferals here or exotic deer. Just stuff that has to be done. Oh, and I have a current DMP permit from DERM.

Blitzkings2.jpg (685.73 KiB) Viewed 83 times

Our local farm supplies joint has had this stuff forever, in these 50 cartridge cards. Everytime I but some cattle health stuff I pick up a few cards. Not worth reloading whilst I can get this deal, and I have leftover quality shells to handload my favourite 60gn VMax load.

[Bello]

Hello Madang55
In my 204 I only use the Sierra Blitzking. I have done my load development with the 39gr. I do have some 32gr Sierra Blitzking I haven’t got around to doing any load development for.
Before settling for the Sierra 39gr Blitzking, I did a fair bit of research and noticed the Hornady 40gr V-Max were not highly regarded as they had issues. (This was outlined in some articles I read and some forums where shooters mentioned problems)

In other calibres I use, such as my 223, I load and use the Hornady 55gr V-max. I find it to be very accurate and devastating on thin skinned varmints.
I picked the Hornady V-Max as it was what my local gun shop had at the time. (Cleaver firearms sometimes has good specials on these projectiles. I bought enough to last for a long time)
I have also taken small to medium pigs with it at closer ranges, (I do recommend using a larger calibre for pigs).
I also have used the Sierra Blitzkings in my 223 and also find them very accurate and devastating on thin skinned varmints.

In the 204, I haven’t had any issues with the Sierra 39gr Blitzkings.

[madang55]

I have settled on the 55gr SuperRoo for the 223. Looking at the 204 now. Hoping the 32gr are as good as the 39gr and better than the 40 VMax. Just got to choose between vmax n Sierra.