6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[coya]

The wait is driving me crazy. I keep checking Sierra for load data too but they haven't updated with them.

I'm thinking I'll just run the same load as my 108 eldm. Fingers crossed they don't immediately sell out too

 

[Kimber7man]

Is the Sierra 110 match king good for anything other than targets? Got some in a box that was mismarked and then found they suggest 7 twist. My 6 creed is 8 twist so trying to figure out what to do with them

 

[BigThig09]

Love seeing new options come out. Can’t wait for the tipped fusion.

 

[UnckleBob]

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Love seeing new options come out. Can’t wait for the tipped fusion.

Now I need someone to load a cheap soft point in a 6ARC. My range doesn't allow fmj ammo so Frontier's new offering is a no go.

 

[hunterjmj]

I've read some of this thread but not in its entirety like I have the .223 thread. I drank the koolaide and got me a rs special and it's been serving me very well. Now to my question, I bought my oldest daughter (10 yo) a youth Weatherby .243 which I'm going to put a Trijicon 1-6x24 scope on but I'm not sure what factory ammo to use? I've bought several had this rifle threaded for a can so I'm trying to make a pleasant experience for her.
Anyhow, I saw some hsm low recoil 85 gr sierra ammo that I'd like to try but I can't find out what exact bullet it is. The description of the bullet is vague so I'm not sure. Has anyone tried this? We'll be hunting whitetail 50 to 200 yards. She can shoot my 223 with 73 eldm's well it's just not an ideal lop.

 

[Tommyhaak]

The 116 TMKs are decisive terminally. Shot next to 103 ELD-Xs into multiple animals, there was no comparison for killing.

 

[ckt3]

The 116 TMKs are decisive terminally. Shot next to 103 ELD-Xs into multiple animals, there was no comparison for killing.

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

 

[Tommyhaak]

How about for balancing killing with…

True enough. TMKs kept in soft tissue and into the vitals are ideal. Hit bone with them and there’s damaged and bloodshot meat for sure. I can live with some damaged meat for a more reliable kill. Everything’s a choice.

 

[Castle Rock]

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

You could give someone the winning lottery ticket and they would bitch that they didn’t like the number

 

[ckt3]

You could give someone the winning lottery ticket and they would bitch that they didn’t like the number

You good, man? I was asking an honest question. Trying to learn from someone with more experience than I have.

 

[nuffgun]

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

You could just hold up for a year, I’m sure this thread will be flooded with 107 and 116 TMK kills by this time next year. That’s kind of my plan, and to see what availability looks like after the one year mark (Sierra sucks at this aspect historically). I still have quite a few 108 eldm’s to burn up before I have to make that decision anyway.

 

[Castle Rock]

You good, man? I was asking an honest question. Trying to learn from someone with more experience than I have.

Don’t be such a baby, go out and verify it for yourself.

 

[ckt3]

Don’t be such a baby, go out and verify it for yourself.

appreciate you sharing your curmudgeon opinion. This is a legitimate topic to discuss (see link below where people less sensitive than you are able to have civil discourse about it).

Post in thread 'Sierra Heavy TMK 6MM Testing'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/sierra-heavy-tmk-6mm-testing.431797/post-4553784

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I've read some of this thread but not in its entirety like I have the .223 thread. I drank the koolaide and got me a rs special and it's been serving me very well. Now to my question, I bought my oldest daughter (10 yo) a youth Weatherby .243 which I'm going to put a Trijicon 1-6x24 scope on but I'm not sure what factory ammo to use? I've bought several had this rifle threaded for a can so I'm trying to make a pleasant experience for her.
Anyhow, I saw some hsm low recoil 85 gr sierra ammo that I'd like to try but I can't find out what exact bullet it is. The description of the bullet is vague so I'm not sure. Has anyone tried this? We'll be hunting whitetail 50 to 200 yards. She can shoot my 223 with 73 eldm's well it's just not an ideal lop.

I couldn't find much on it. Seems like it might be a proprietary bullet for HSM? Might get some better info reaching out to them.

The bullet used in the HSM Low Recoil 85-grain ammunition (specifically chambered for .243 Winchester) is a proprietary Sierra 85-grain Tipped Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) bullet.

Here are the specific details of the bullet:

• Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets, designed in a special partnership with Hunting Shack Munitions (HSM).
• Design: It features a distinct orange polymer tip (often referred to as an OPT or Ballistic Tip).

 

[hunterjmj]

I couldn't find much on it. Seems like it might be a proprietary bullet for HSM? Might get some better info reaching out to them.

The bullet used in the HSM Low Recoil 85-grain ammunition (specifically chambered for .243 Winchester) is a proprietary Sierra 85-grain Tipped Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) bullet.

Here are the specific details of the bullet:

• Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets, designed in a special partnership with Hunting Shack Munitions (HSM).
• Design: It features a distinct orange polymer tip (often referred to as an OPT or Ballistic Tip).

That's what I came up with as well. I'll reach out to them but I'd like to hear from anyone with experience.

 

[Hooskerdrew]

Buddies damage cow tag.

Tikka 8tw 243 with 95tmks doing 2970 at the muzzle. Shot was 434 yards with an impact of 2154.

First hit was a bit high and a bit back, still got lung but was definitely on the edge of guts for reference. Cow turned and ran 10 yards, second hit was lower edge of front leg and pretty much a heart shot, she ran another 10 yards and flipped over/slid 40 yards. She was on her feet for around 30 seconds. Heart was folded open from second shot and lungs had a nice big hole going through them as well.

First shot entrance is upper blood, you can see offside damage from the second hit where the knife is pointing.


Second hit entrance:


Second shot once leg is off:


First shot side once leg is off, you can see damage from both shots here:


First animal I’ve seen with the 95s and I’m very happy with the performance. Could have sworn I took pictures of the lungs and heart but going through photos I’m not finding them.

 

[nuffgun]

Man that is one nasty bullet, I bought some to try out in my daughters .243 win for next season. We are getting 2985 fps mv with Staball 6.5.

 

[Hooskerdrew]

Man that is one nasty bullet, I bought some to try out in my daughters .243 win for next season. We are getting 2985 fps mv with Staball 6.5.

I tried staball 6.5 too, didn’t do a ladder just used the same charge I had with the 103 eldx. Shot really good: 1” for 10 but the charge I tried was 100 fps slower than h4350 which shot 1.3” for 10. Didn’t feel like I needed to keep tinkering to find pressure even though I know the staball would give more speed. I know a lot of guys haven’t had the best results accuracy wise with them, but they have been shooting more than good enough in my gun.

 

[Hooskerdrew]

Just got these from my buddy as he’s butchering. This was from the second shot, lodged in the offside leg. He doesn’t have a grain scale but he weighed it rounded to 5 grams, so 77ish grains?

 

[OFFSHORE]

That is a nice 6mm 95gr. pill right there!!!