Is the V max considered a "fragmenting" bullet?

That's a weird reg!The vast majority of bullets will fragment some.I've never shot anything but targets with V max (40 gr)bullets but I'm sure they will fragment on any critter.
 
The VMax is actually a rapidly expanding bullet. It can fragment, but is not designed, as such.

Can you post a quote from the regs? It seems a bit subjective...
 
When a V-max hits tissue it goes into many very small pieces, and you will rarly have an exit. Agreed that is a strange reg.
 
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All expanding bullets fragment. Even X-bullets will occasionally loose a petal or two.

Non fragmenting pretty much limits you to FMJ and hard cast lead.
 
Its defined as a bullet with a deep cavity and thin jacket, sometimes tipped with plastic....

I think a soft point would be ok but the regs should clearly state which bullets are a no go to eliminate confusion.

Is this for a Big Game regulation?
 
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Originally Posted By: kelRegs say no fragmenting bullets and I believe it may be considered that but I'm not sure.

I would call to get confirmation...I wonder if they are talking about Frangible Bullets, which turn to dust on impact and would be a very poor hunting bullet.
 
Crap, don't know what I was thinking but it says expanding bullets. Not sure how I got non fragmenting in my head unless it was last years regs. This is for Georgia deer. So I guess the next question would be is the V max considered an expanding bullet?

Reason I ask is that I go sit in the deer house during deer season in hopes a coyote comes by. I haven't shot a deer in 4 years even though I always buy a permit. I'm always thinking if I see a buck with the biggest rack imaginable I may take it but those odds down here are very remote. I have a 30-06 that's sighted in and ready to go but the odds of me shooting a deer are slim compared to some other animal so I'd just as soon carry my 22-250 or RRA instead.

What I don't want to do is end up getting a citation for shooting something that's not on the top of my list.
 
Ah...that makes sense. I bet it says something like

...bullet designed to expand on impact...

Most all states require expanding bullets, and outlaw non-expanding types ie: FMJ and Solids.

The VMax IS an expanding bullet. But I don't think I would consider it a deer bullet. JMHO.

Originally Posted By: GA RegulationsDeer & Bear Regulations
• Modern Rifles and Handguns: Centerfire Only, .22-cal. or larger with expanding bullets.
 
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sure would not shoot anything bigger than a coyote with a vmax out of a 22-250. penetration would be very minimal even in soft tissue.
 
Focus on the deer capabilities and the coyotes won’t be a problem, do it in reverse and you’re asking for trouble.
 
I guess you could use a .25 automatic hand gun on deer or bear in Georgia. Same here in AZ> Prolly wouldn't try it on bear though.

JD
 
I have a friend that ran into a deer with a deer tag in his pocket while coyote hunting, and the 50gr 22-250 Vmax to the head dropped it dead like a stone.
I wouldn't want to use the Vmax for hunting rounds personally because if you take a body shot, there would be a pile of fragments in the body. I wouldn't want to eat that. Head shot would be fine and a different deal. Sometimes you have what you have and have to adjust. (as long as it's legal)
 
I shot 2 coyotes in Pa since September 1st with 40 grain V-Max out of my .204 Ruger and I've had exit wounds about the size of my fist on one and the other didn't exit. So much depends on what it hits. Just my experience with the V-Max.
 


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