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

[omicron1792]

@LimeSpoon I can confirm that NO changes have been made to the BHA 77gr TMK from the factory. current lots are the same as previous years.

Yep. 2700-2750 is what it has always been from 16-18” barrels

 

[wirehead]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

 

[BOLIO]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

Sierra 55 grain SBT proved to be an excellent bullet for me in a 1in14 Ruger number 1. I killed deer from 25 yards to 200 yards. The bullet holds up very well for a traditional cup and core even at higher velocities.

 

[wirehead]

Sierra 55 grain SBT proved to be an excellent bullet for me in a 1in14 Ruger number 1. I killed deer from 25 yards to 200 yards. The bullet holds up very well for a traditional cup and core even at higher velocities.

That is more or less a game king bullet?

 

[Steve300xcw]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

lotta stuff has died to a hornady 55gr sp...

 

[rabbithuntr]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

My family has had good luck with the Hornady 60 gr sp in the 22-250 also used the 60 gr tmk in a 223.

 

[The Guide]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

I think the best bullet for hunting deer with your current rifle configuration would be the Winchester 64 grain PowerPoint loaded ammo or the 50 grain TTSX. Keep your shots sub 200 yards so your velocity remains high. I'd suggest planning on a new fast twist barrel if you want to hunt deer sized game with that rifle.

Jay

 

[Steve300xcw]

the fact a 1:8" or better barrel is thought to be needed to kill a damn animal is pure comedy

 

[DadWil]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

Check Berger's twist rate stability calculator. https://bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/
Speer 70grain Varmint sp
Speer 62grain Gold Dot
Sierra 65grain Gameking
Sierra 60grain TMK

 

[Steve300xcw]

Have a 1-12 twist 22-250. Shots won’t be terribly far so BC not a huge deal. Deer and smaller game. Recommendations on bullets?

You reloading? My cheap ass would be hunting down the 2nd's. 55gr-60gr. Contrary to belief, they wont bounce off of things...........

 

[wirehead]

You reloading? My cheap ass would be hunting down the 2nd's. 55gr-60gr. Contrary to belief, they wont bounce off of things...........

Yuh reloading.

lol…

 

[BOLIO]

That is more or less a game king bullet?

It sure performs like one.

 

[Deere_Man]

It sure performs like one.

Yes, it is a Game King. Sierra 55gr GK is part# 1365. I have a box of the 65gr GK, but Sierra printed right on the box, “FOR 1:10 OR FASTER TWIST”. 55gr will be perfect for a 1:12 though.

22 CAL 55 GR SBT GameKing (SGK)

The Bulletsmiths®. Reloadable bullets for rifles and pistols designed for precision target shooting, hunting, and defense. Crafting a tradition of precision since 1947.

sierrabullets.com

 

[NoveskeEnjoyer]

I keep reading conflicting reports on using a 1/8 for the TMK, saying it doesn't "quite" stabilize it as well as a 1/7 and can have some problems past 400 yards.

Looking at a Criterion 20", wish they made a 1/7 just to soothe my nerves.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I keep reading conflicting reports on using a 1/8 for the TMK, saying it doesn't "quite" stabilize it as well as a 1/7 and can have some problems past 400 yards.

Looking at a Criterion 20", wish they made a 1/7 just to soothe my nerves.

1/8 shoots them down here in Texas near sea level with all the environmentals working against it.

 

[rabbithuntr]

I keep reading conflicting reports on using a 1/8 for the TMK, saying it doesn't "quite" stabilize it as well as a 1/7 and can have some problems past 400 yards.

Looking at a Criterion 20", wish they made a 1/7 just to soothe my nerves.

Bullets become more stable as they go down range. I’m using 75 ELDs (it’s longer and needs more twist than the 77 tmk) at a mv of 2600 and have good stability,

 

[ztc92]

I keep reading conflicting reports on using a 1/8 for the TMK, saying it doesn't "quite" stabilize it as well as a 1/7 and can have some problems past 400 yards.

Looking at a Criterion 20", wish they made a 1/7 just to soothe my nerves.

The vast majority of posters here are using a factory tikka barrel twisted at 1:8”. The label/box for the 77TMK says 8” or faster. I’m not aware of anyone ever posting here with an 8” twist and not being able to shoot the 77TMK.

Where are these conflicting reports coming from?

 

[omicron1792]

I keep reading conflicting reports on using a 1/8 for the TMK, saying it doesn't "quite" stabilize it as well as a 1/7 and can have some problems past 400 yards.

Looking at a Criterion 20", wish they made a 1/7 just to soothe my nerves.

Can you show me the conflicting reports? I’ve never read one that says that.

 

[Nine Banger]

Can you show me the conflicting reports? I’ve never read one that says that.

 

[The Guide]

the fact a 1:8" or better barrel is thought to be needed to kill a damn animal is pure comedy

A 12 or 14 twist barrel neuters a 22-250 and limits the available bullets it can use. For those who don't get shots in their hunting area over 200 yards, a slow twist 22-250 and some 50 to 60 grain flat based soft points would be fine and a serious hunter wouldn't even need to ask the question. For someone interested in using heavy for caliber bullets and shooting longer distances (past 300 yards) on big game animals, yes a 1 in 8" barrel or faster will be a better killing tool for the 22-250.

Jay