.257 Hornady A-Tip

[K.E.C. Darkside]

257 A-tips, this is new. Did I miss what weight they are. If I did sorry for asking.
I like the A-tips, shoot alot of them in different calibers, but I have not shot any animals with them. A handful of guys on forums have and like the results.
So what gr. and twist. Thanks

 

[bsnyder]

A-tips typically don't open up. They tend to come apart inside, thus transferring more impact energy to the animal. Again, think Berger, but not quite as drastic. I have had a few "mushroom", but very few and then asymetrically. If you want a mushroom or expansion, then I would suggest going with a bonded or monolithic bullet.

135 atip after impact.

 

[Doghunter23]

135 atip after impact.

That looks very convincing! Just like what a Berger hunting looks like.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

135 atip after impact.

Impact velocity?

 

[bsnyder]

Impact velocity?

2700 ish weighed 28 grains

 

[BALLISTICJESUS]

I never made it to the A-Tip due to the fact the 25 Cal 134gr ELD-M's shoot so well and kill Mule deer like lightning ️. With nasty exits. I run them in a Rollin Rifle Work's 25 Creedmoor with a Benchmark 22", 1-7.5 twist. The group's pictured bellow were a couple days ago confirming my 300 yard zero and my 600 yard dope for this coming weekends deer hunting. Three shots cold bore. Javelin Valhalla Bipod and a rear bag. I'm waiting for my Silencer Co Scythe TI suppressor to get the ATF's blessing.