6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[Chris in TN]

With the eld/tmk. Seems like more velocity=more violence irrespective of caliber. The 77tmk at 3000fps was much more violent than a 77tmk at 2650. Especially true when any bone is hit (even ribs).

That's pretty much universally true with any caliber and bullet.

I mean, given enough velocity, you can even make a .338 caliber mono perform almost as well (violently) as a 6mmARC.

*the above comment was only to draw out the wallopers lurking this thread*

 

[Lawnboi]

That's pretty much universally true with any caliber and bullet.

I mean, given enough velocity, you can even make a .338 caliber mono perform almost as well (violently) as a 6mmARC.

*the above comment was only to draw out the wallopers lurking this thread*

I’m talking violent though. I stopped shooting deer at close range with a 77tmk/22 creed because the wound was so wide so fast that I was wrecking both shoulders and I wasn’t even hitting them, just catching an onside rib did it. Iv never seen that kind of damage even on fast velocity controlled expansion bullets. So I don’t think it’s universally true.

 

[HighUintas]

Perhaps the 116gr tmk would be preferable to the 95 due to reduced velocity.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Funny - I’m going to hunt next season with the 130s and hunted with the 95s this season.

The 130’s were great, going to see if I can get those 95’s I bought from you to shoot and if they do I want to see the difference

 

[Gstew1930]

While im talking about this rifle. A 16" 6GT with an OG 6.5 doesnt suck. Really compact combo

 

[Anschutz]

Visiting the In-Laws for Christmas and ran out to get my wife some stocking snacks. Slid into the local Sportsmans to look around. Didn't have much for hunting/shooting, maybe 30 SKUs of rifle bullets on the shelf but 2 of those boxes were 95gr NBTs. I'm going to pick up a 20" 8tw .243 shortly and figured I'd give them a spin.

 

[Tylsmith33]

Wife’s buck 565 yards 6 creed 2020 waypoint 20” barrel 95gr Bergers 44gr h4350 Peterson brass cci 200 3200fps at barrel. Did the job buck took a couple steps and down.

 

[Ryan-9_111]

I’m talking violent though. I stopped shooting deer at close range with a 77tmk/22 creed because the wound was so wide so fast that I was wrecking both shoulders and I wasn’t even hitting them, just catching an onside rib did it. Iv never seen that kind of damage even on fast velocity controlled expansion bullets. So I don’t think it’s universally true.

Did you have a good load built for the 77 tmk? Just about to start load development for that bullet in the creed

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[North of 60]

With the eld/tmk. Seems like more velocity=more violence irrespective of caliber. The 77tmk at 3000fps was much more violent than a 77tmk at 2650. Especially true when any bone is hit (even ribs).

Velocity matters...for example (not a 6mm example) a 165 gr sierra gameking out of a hot loaded 22" .300 win mag is usually very much more destructive compared to a 165 gr gameking out of a 16" .308 win on white tail.

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

I'm having a 20" barrel in 6 Creedmoor being spun up right now to go on a "parts I have lying around" gun lol. Will be handloading and probably starting with the 108 ELD-M. If all goes well it'll get field tested on Mule deer next season. For the sake of curiousty, has anyone shot game with the 104 Hammer HHT?

 

[nuffgun]

Based off what I witnessed with the 108 eldm at impact velocities from 2400 to 2900fps on deer and antelope…. I have zero plans of switching.

 

[Lawnboi]

Did you have a good load built for the 77 tmk? Just about to start load development for that bullet in the creed

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Yea I did. H4831sc in Peterson brass. I don’t remember how much but it was making 3000fps around in a 16” barrel. I don’t have the barrel anymore.

 

[Brap01]

Based off what I witnessed with the 108 eldm at impact velocities from 2400 to 2900fps on deer and antelope…. I have zero plans of switching.

We killed several mule deer and a couple elk with the ELDM this year and I was happy with results. I was hoping to see what happens with an impact velocity around 2,800 FPS on an elk but didn't get that chance.

I'd like to hear about your experience with 2,900 FPS impact velocity on deer/antelope using the 108 ELDM

 

[nuffgun]

We killed several mule deer and a couple elk with the ELDM this year and I was happy with results. I was hoping to see what happens with an impact velocity around 2,800 FPS on an elk but didn't get that chance.

I'd like to hear about your experience with 2,900 FPS impact velocity on deer/antelope

That shot was an antelope buck this season. Behind the shoulder broadside. Golf ball size exit. Lungs were destroyed. Buck made it 30 yards and fell over.

 

[longrangelead]

It's easy to see why the 95 NBT is such a killer with it's tapered jacket.

 

[CJ_BG]

I thinking the 107 won't be as rough. At least thats my plan. Ill slow it down to around 2700 as well

2400 impact from a 160 tmk at 2650 MV, I'm sure the 107 averages less destruction than this but don't get your hopes up about slowing them down to control damage

 

[Gstew1930]

2400 impact from a 160 tmk at 2650 MV, I'm sure the 107 averages less destruction than this but don't get your hopes up about slowing them down to control damage

Damn!

 

[boom0906]

I keep them pretty close range but my kids were raised on 243 shooting 87g vmax

 

[Taudisio]

I keep them pretty close range but my kids were raised on 243 shooting 87g vmax

What MV are you shooting the v max at? Any exits?

 

[boom0906]

No exits. Somewhat resembles a grenade went off inside. I dont know what speed they are. There about mid range on the powder weight and shoot great