155gr TMK for .30-06?

[Schmoops]

Good morning folks!

I’m curious if anyone has played around with 155gr TMKs in a .30-06, and can speak to its performance. Heck, I’d be curious to hear about the 125gr TMKs too, if folks have info on it.

I’ve got a delightful early 80s Ruger M77 that has been sitting around for far too long. I only used Core-Lokt ammo when I was hunting with it, and haven’t killed anything with it. With all the awesome info around the TMKs and smaller calibers, I started pondering what’s possible with the .30-06. Given that I’m perfectly happy heading toward lighter calibers, I don’t feel a need to sling 175s or 180s, and I’m more interested in light and zippy loads for the .30-06. The other option would be the 155 ELD-M, so kinda curious about that, too.

 

[SloppyJ]

Let me say I havent personally used them but the 77s are money. The 95s can get a bit nasty from reports so I imagine the 155 at full 30-06 speed is going to be overwhelming. On one hand, try it, id love to see. On the other, you might be better off with a different load. If you dont need the BC and want a lighter bullet, the 150 patition would do everything you'd ever need.

 

[Nine Banger]

Let me say I havent personally used them but the 77s are money. The 95s can get a bit nasty from reports so I imagine the 155 at full 30-06 speed is going to be overwhelming. On one hand, try it, id love to see. On the other, you might be better off with a different load. If you dont need the BC and want a lighter bullet, the 150 patition would do everything you'd ever need.

I have some 195 tmk loaded in 300 Fury which is pretty similar to 30-06.

It's tempting to pop a doe with one.

I looked at 155, 168 and 175 but wanted to get the BC up.