07-12-2021, 12:51 AM
I have a feeling it will be a longer wait than you’d like, due to the current state of affairs.
A short barrel would definitely have less useable range with a GMX. 2000fps is the bottom of their operating window for 80 & 90 grain GMX. Their current reloading book shows bolt gun muzzle velocity in the 3000-3100 range for both projectiles with a 24” barrel. That should make a fine deer round.
Picked up a couple boxes of Barnes 85 grain TSX a while back when they were about the only thing on the shelf at Cabela’s. At some point, I’ll see about working up a load if my barrel likes them.
A short barrel would definitely have less useable range with a GMX. 2000fps is the bottom of their operating window for 80 & 90 grain GMX. Their current reloading book shows bolt gun muzzle velocity in the 3000-3100 range for both projectiles with a 24” barrel. That should make a fine deer round.
Picked up a couple boxes of Barnes 85 grain TSX a while back when they were about the only thing on the shelf at Cabela’s. At some point, I’ll see about working up a load if my barrel likes them.