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.

 

[BLJ]

A friend loaded some for his 30-06.
No info on the load but I’ll get it for you.
This is the entrance. If I remember correctly there was lung hanging out the other side.

 

[Schmoops]

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A friend loaded some for his 30-06.
No info on the load but I’ll get it for you.
This is the entrance. If I remember correctly there was lung hanging out the other side.

I appreciate you asking him!

 

[SloppyJ]

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.

Let's see it!

 

[Fireflyfishing]

I’m am 3 for 3 killing animals (1 antelope and two elk) with 155 TMKs in my .308. .30-06 will simply give you more velocity compared to the .308. I would have no hesitation using them in a .30-06.

 

[Schmoops]

I’m am 3 for 3 killing animals (1 antelope and two elk) with 155 TMKs in my .308. .30-06 will simply give you more velocity compared to the .308. I would have no hesitation using them in a .30-06.

What sort of velocities are you getting? I’m assuming performance is standard TMK fare, yeah?

 

[Fireflyfishing]

What sort of velocities are you getting? I’m assuming performance is standard TMK fare, yeah?

I’m about 2825 from a 20” barrel.
Yes, they kill!

 

[Tanner]

I’d way sooner run a 155 Scenar… Mile and a half long resume for that bullet for stacking up basically every animal in North America.

 

[BLJ]

I appreciate you asking him!

He said 50ish grains of H4350 to get 2930.
I believe a 22” barrel.
I know that probably doesn’t help a lot but I’d start low and work up.

YMMV.

 

[Wrench]

I’d way sooner run a 155 Scenar… Mile and a half long resume for that bullet for stacking up basically every animal in North America.

This is good intel. Look up Hondo's stack of kills with 155's from a 308 at similar velocities and you'll stop your quest and open your wallet.

 

[Tanner]

This is good intel. Look up Hondo's stack of kills with 155's from a 308 at similar velocities and you'll stop your quest and open your wallet.

Indeed…Pat Sinclair also stacked up a literal ark of game with that bullet out of a GAP 308…

My 300 WSM with 155s had dall sheep, mountain goat, caribou, grizzly, Muley, elk, mule deer, antelope, and a few coyotes under its belt by the time I sold it and it killed all with aplomb…. Truly one of the best killing bullets in .308” ever made I believe….

 

[Schmoops]

He said 50ish grains of H4350 to get 2930.
I believe a 22” barrel.
I know that probably doesn’t help a lot but I’d start low and work up.

YMMV.

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

 

[Wrench]

There's a reason Pat goes by "Scenar shooter"!