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

[atmat]

Where do you see the title change? When I look I just see bear, deer and elk listed. Just made it to page 370 but hope to see details on the walrus!

It was up for a bit and then changed back. There is a walrus you’ll eventually see.

 

[Gettincloser]

I am going to plant my flag here. After a few weeks, I have read the entire thread. Ordered 200 rounds of the AAC TMK 5.56 ammo and sighted in my little AR pistol with it. About to build a rifle setup for my daughter so she can hunt with me. I have convinced a buddy to hunt with the same ammo this year as well. I look forward to adding some hog and deer pictures to the thread and maybe a coyote or whatever tempts me. Thanks for all of the data and .224 caliber hunting round suggestions. I am looking forward to this adventure!

 

[IDVortex]

A bit of .223 variety from a hunt this evening. 100 yards. 60 grn Hammer Hunter. Deer ran about 30 yards.

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Entry through ribs with shoulder peeled back. Bullet didn't pass through. No blood trail.

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I'm sorry if I missed it. But, what is the twist of the barrel that you're using for the 60gr?

 

[Tahr]

I'm sorry if I missed it. But, what is the twist of the barrel that you're using for the 60gr?

1:9 Model 7

 

[CTXhunter]

75 grain SABRE from AAC. Shot from 14.5 and 11.5 barrel lengths at 50-100 yards.

Anybody tired of seeing big porkers shot in Texas? No idea of the weight of the big ones. Maybe 200+/- mostly CNS hits but a couple of the mid size ones were right behind the shoulder and didnt go more than 20 yards. All dead within sight.

The small ones were ripped open, I’ll save you the carnage but essentially disemboweled one and one had its back completely blown open down the spine.

 

[SBR Sarge]

75 grain SABRE from AAC. Shot from 14.5 and 11.5 barrel lengths at 50-100 yards.

Anybody tired of seeing big porkers shot in Texas? No idea of the weight of the big ones. Maybe 200+/- mostly CNS hits but a couple of the mid size ones were right behind the shoulder and didnt go more than 20 yards. All dead within sight.

The small ones were ripped open, I’ll save you the carnage but essentially disemboweled one and one had its back completely blown open down the spine.View attachment 737202

Tired of seeing porkers get whacked?? Never. Jealous??? Definitely!

That looks like a nice lot of BBQ.

 

[turbo406]

75 grain SABRE from AAC. Shot from 14.5 and 11.5 barrel lengths at 50-100 yards.

Anybody tired of seeing big porkers shot in Texas? No idea of the weight of the big ones. Maybe 200+/- mostly CNS hits but a couple of the mid size ones were right behind the shoulder and didnt go more than 20 yards. All dead within sight.

The small ones were ripped open, I’ll save you the carnage but essentially disemboweled one and one had its back completely blown open down the spine.View attachment 737202

So the 75s must be good to go

 

[CMCctx]

Whether or not the new players to the game are efficient is not what excites me. Well it does, but the bigger message here is the fact that companies are at least exploring the heavier, game-oriented projectiles.

 

[NoveskeEnjoyer]

Is anyone shooting 77gr TMK out of a 1/8 at distance? Looking to build a 20" Criterion but it's only in 1/8, not sure if I want to risk it.

 

[OldGrayJB]

Is anyone shooting 77gr TMK out of a 1/8 at distance? Looking to build a 20" Criterion but it's only in 1/8, not sure if I want to risk it.

Lots of guys are shooting 1/8 Tikkas without any problems. Go for it. You won't regret it.

 

[mt terry d]

Is anyone shooting 77gr TMK out of a 1/8 at distance? Looking to build a 20" Criterion but it's only in 1/8, not sure if I want to risk it.

Not sure what distance you're asking about but I'm at 1800 fps at 675 and have been
plinking at over 1000 with it without issue.
Tikka T3X, 1 in 8 twist, 18" bbl.

 

[turbo406]

Not sure what distance you're asking about but I'm at 1800 fps at 675 and have been
plinking at over 1000 with it without issue.
Tikka T3X, 1 in 8 twist, 18" bbl.

22 250?

 

[mt terry d]

22 250?

223

 

[SamsonMan22]

Is anyone shooting 77gr TMK out of a 1/8 at distance? Looking to build a 20" Criterion but it's only in 1/8, not sure if I want to risk it.

My 20” 1:8 tikkas are shooting them just fine.

 

[NoveskeEnjoyer]

I plugged in some number for 77gr TMK out of a 20" barrel and got a minimum expansion threshold at 210 yards? This seems way off as I was thinking at least 450 yards.

What's the consensus on ~1800 fps for 77gr TMK with a MV of ~2800 with a 20" barrel?

 

[omicron1792]

I plugged in some number for 77gr TMK out of a 20" barrel and got a minimum expansion threshold at 210 yards? This seems way off as I was thinking at least 450 yards.

What's the consensus on ~1800 fps for 77gr TMK with a MV of ~2800 with a 20" barrel?

Way off. Over 500 yards. I get 500 with 2710 out of a 16”

 

[clperry]

I plugged in some number for 77gr TMK out of a 20" barrel and got a minimum expansion threshold at 210 yards? This seems way off as I was thinking at least 450 yards.

What's the consensus on ~1800 fps for 77gr TMK with a MV of ~2800 with a 20" barrel?

You have an input or program error. 2800 fps gets you 500 yards at sea 600 ft above sea level.


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[packgoatguy]

I plugged in some number for 77gr TMK out of a 20" barrel and got a minimum expansion threshold at 210 yards? This seems way off as I was thinking at least 450 yards.

What's the consensus on ~1800 fps for 77gr TMK with a MV of ~2800 with a 20" barrel?

With Stand1 77tmk ammo, I get 2771fps MV out of a 16 inch barrel... which at my elevation (4500) gets me to 570 yards before it drops below 1800fps.

With Black Hills 5.56 77tmk ammo, I get 2690fps MV out of the same 16 inch barrel, which gets me to 525 yards.

I would guess you should be at least 100fps more with a 20 inch barrel... I think I was around 2925fps with the stand1Armory stuff out of a factory length tikka stainless superlite (22 inches I think?)... that got me out to about 640 yards and 1800fps with the longer barrel.

 

[DB29]

Not sure what distance you're asking about but I'm at 1800 fps at 675 and have been
plinking at over 1000 with it without issue.
Tikka T3X, 1 in 8 twist, 18" bbl.

Hand loads? Whats the recipe?

 

[mt terry d]

Hand loads? Whats the recipe?

Handloads, yes.
No offense but the person who shared this load with me made me promise not to share;
seriously.
I will say it's on the hot side.