18" AR-15 with Hornady 62 FMJ

[5shank]

Not sure what the purpose is for the 62 gr HPBT ?

[FightinQ]

Not sure what the purpose is for the 62 gr HPBT ?

Well for me, it would be to collect data on it. It's my hobby.

[markm]

Not sure what the purpose is for the 62 gr HPBT ?

In general or for someone specific??

For us the 62 gr HPBT runs nearly as good as the 77 gr OTM (at nearly half the price) out to 600 yards. Starting at 750 yards, the 77s really start to outshine the 62s with ACOGs.

[TomPenguin5145]

If you Google "62 BTHP Gel" you will find a video showing what the bullet will do in gel if you care for that stuff.

[5shank]

Tha's kinda what I was wondering? Is the 62 gr HPBT a better bullet then the 55gr FMJ for stocking up just in case.

[grizzman]

I fully expect them to fly better than 55 gr FMJ, while likely also delivering improved fragmentation.....for roughly the same price.

[opngrnd]

Tha's kinda what I was wondering? Is the 62 gr HPBT a better bullet then the 55gr FMJ for stocking up just in case.

They honestly seem like the single best overall bang for the buck right now.

[5shank]

So your good with these if trouble was at the door? Now keep in mind we're talking about three bullets ( 55gr FMJ, 62 gr FMJ and 62 gr HPBT ) , I know there are better choices but I'm only talking about these three.

[grizzman]

So your good with these if trouble was at the door? Now keep in mind we're talking about three bullets ( 55gr FMJ, 62 gr FMJ and 62 gr HPBT ) , I know there are better choices but I'm only talking about these three.

Hell no. I won't use any of those for typical home defense purposes. Why are you asking this?

[5shank]

Easy answer, Why not? The 62 grain HPBT from Hornady must have some purpose other then holding powder in casings. There are better choices for target and hunting so just what can we ask from this bullet? This is a fair Question.