Hornady A-TIP Bullet Test - Will They Work For Hunting?

Published on August 28, 2019
Duration: 3:53

This video tests the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet for hunting applications, specifically in a 6.5 PRC rifle. The test was conducted at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, during an annual long-range university event. The initial field test involved an antelope hunt, with the bullet successfully taking down an animal at just under 700 yards. The speaker expresses confidence in the bullet's performance for hunting, noting good expansion and penetration.

Quick Summary

The Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet has shown promise for hunting, successfully taking down an antelope at nearly 700 yards. Tested in a 6.5 PRC rifle with a muzzle velocity of 3033 FPS, the bullet exhibited good expansion and penetration, indicating its viability for ethical hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction at NRA Whittington Center
  2. 00:15Rifle and Caliber: 6.5 PRC
  3. 00:18Introducing Hornady A-TIP Bullets
  4. 00:28Bullet Specs: 135 Grain, 6.5mm
  5. 00:35Hunting Viability Discussion
  6. 00:44Preliminary Testing and Confidence
  7. 00:57Field Testing for Hunting
  8. 01:35Successful Antelope Harvest
  9. 02:32Bullet Entrance Wound
  10. 02:45Bullet Exit and Performance
  11. 02:52Distance: Under 600 Yards
  12. 02:58Distance: Just Under 700 Yards
  13. 03:03Bullet Details: 135 Grain, 6.5mm
  14. 03:06Muzzle Velocity: 3033 FPS
  15. 03:12Impact Performance Analysis
  16. 03:14Bullet Expansion and Effect
  17. 03:22Good Penetration and Outcome

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Hornady A-TIP bullets suitable for hunting?

Based on preliminary field testing, the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet appears to be a viable hunting projectile. It demonstrated effective performance on an antelope at nearly 700 yards, showing good expansion and penetration.

What rifle caliber was used to test the Hornady A-TIP bullets for hunting?

The Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullets were tested in a Gunwerks rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC. This caliber is known for its long-range capabilities and suitability for hunting medium-sized game.

What was the muzzle velocity of the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain bullet during the hunt?

The muzzle velocity for the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet, as tested in the 6.5 PRC rifle, was recorded at 3033 feet per second. This velocity contributes to its effective performance at extended ranges.

At what distance was the antelope harvested using the Hornady A-TIP bullet?

The antelope was harvested at a distance of just under 700 yards using the Hornady A-TIP 135-grain 6.5mm bullet. This demonstrates the bullet's effectiveness for long-range hunting applications.

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