.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

[Billy Goat]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what does 0.2R mean in this context?

Mils and direction.

However, it's backwards for best use. Should state direction then correction.

 

[Mike Islander]

Mils and direction.

However, it's backwards for best use. Should state direction then correction.

Ah! Adjust 0.2 mils right. Got it.

Many thanks!

 

[Antares]

Yup that's correct, an old mate told me that at the time scopes were becoming more commonplace and the 222s low recoil meant that neck and headshots were easy.
Especially compared to the open sight sporterized Lee Enfield 303s that were used before.

This makes me chuckle because even though I grew up in the states, my first deer rifle was an open sight, sporterized SMLE .303 and I’m now shooting a .223 for the same reasons you mentioned.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

 

[Trapperkid]

I’ll be adding to this thread with at least one whitetail shot with 77 tmk and one from 73 eldm i can not wait

 

[Jimbee]

I made this my profile picture but I don't think I ever posted this. Iowa, Jan 2023. 77 tmk at 180ish yards 2400fps. Watched and heard the impact/mule kick. The doe ran in a circle and stopped, I shot again and she quickly expired. Both shots exited and did plenty of damage. Was right before dark and didn't get any good pictures. Superlite chopped to 18", JK solvent trap legally turned into supressor, SWFA 6x, Sportsmatch.

 

[id_jon]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

Should 88gr eldms from a 22cm go here, or is there another thread for that?

 

[Trapperkid]

Post it

 

[mtnwrunner]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

Bring it.

Randy

 

[Formidilosus]

Bring it.

Randy

Whatever. You’ll sit over there and shoot your 308. and get used to it. And like it.

Like Ryan and his 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[PNWGATOR]

It’d be an incredible season for this thread if @mtnwrunner and @Ryan Avery simply committed to the east button and only used the 77TMK out of the Tikka with a SWFA.

You too @robby denning

 

[mtnwrunner]

I'm trying to convince my buddy who has the sheep tag.............

Randy

P.S. either the 223 or 308 will be lethal this season.

 

[Juan_ID]

Should 88gr eldms from a 22cm go here, or is there another thread for that?

Couldn’t help it…

 

[Juan_ID]

I'm trying to convince my buddy who has the sheep tag.............

Randy

P.S. THE 223 will be lethal this season.

That would be awesome. Sheep with a 77tmk, that’d be a new first for the thread! And I fixed your PS for ya…

 

[mtnwrunner]

That would be awesome. Sheep with a 77tmk, that’d be a new first for the thread! And I fixed your PS for ya…

Thanks Juan!

Randy

 

[amassi]

Can’t wait for the fall seasons to open and more pics added to this thread.

Voluntary simplicity.

Good way to fill the freezers and pantry.

I’ll be doing crop damage work in December and only taking 223 77TMK and 22cm with 88 eld m and some 90 ATips for longer windier days.


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[PNWGATOR]

I’ll be doing crop damage work in December and only taking 223 77TMK and 22cm with 88 eld m and some 90 ATips for longer windier days.


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FWIW I was shooting the 153 Atip in my 6.5 PRC, but had such inconsistent performance I quit using them. Be interested to hear about your experience with the smaller variety.

 

[amassi]

FWIW I was shooting the 153 Atip in my 6.5 PRC, but had such inconsistent performance I quit using them. Be interested to hear about your experience with the smaller variety.

I’ve only had 1 wonky 90 A-Tip performance so far but I’ve read enough inconsistencies not to hunt with them. The 88 eld is my primary cm bullet

 

[mt terry d]

Enjoy that Tikka.........View attachment 578564


Randy

That AAC group. If it weren't for those two fl.....OOPS! nevermind.

 

[mtnwrunner]

That AAC group. If it weren't for those two fl.....OOPS! nevermind.

Watch yer mouth mister!

Randy