6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[ChrisAU]

Sites I'm showing in stock -

Frisco Guns
DACK Outdoors
BattleHawk Armory
Armed in Michigan
Locked Loaded
Top Gun Range
Alpha Defense
GrabAGun.com
TheGunDock.com
Grove Gun Shop
Range USA

I have bought from Dack (shipping takes forever, but has always come through for me) Locked and loaded, grabagun and TheGunDock (great guys). I cannot vouch for the others

Thats what gun.deals shows but if you click on them they are out. Bit of a lag in updating. Thought I could wait a day to get back in the office to order. I was wrong.

 

[KyleR1985]

If someone wants 95tmk’s, shoot me a PM.

 

[Jrkotz]

Thats what gun.deals shows but if you click on them they are out. Bit of a lag in updating. Thought I could wait a day to get back in the office to order. I was wrong.

Dang, guess they went quick.

 

[justin davis]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

 

[TxLite]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

I ran the numbers with my 2950fps 108eh and an estimated 3150fps with the 95tmk and they both seem to hit 1800fps at ~750-775 yards at my elevation of 400’. I forgot to check wind drift but the additional initial velocity seems to help offset the bc at hunting distances from what I saw.

Edit: looks to be a .2mil difference (in favor of the Berger) in wind drift at 750 and 95tmk is .3 mil flatter in elevation

At 5,000 feet the tmk gets 900 yards and the 108eh gets 950. Wind drift and elevation difference remain about the same at 900 yards with Berger winning wind drift by .2 and tmk winning elevation by .6

 

[IDVortex]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

Ive wondered the something.

I ran the numbers with my 2950fps 108eh and an estimated 3150fps with the 95tmk and they both seem to hit 1800fps at ~750-775 yards at my elevation of 400’. I forgot to check wind drift but the additional initial velocity seems to help offset the bc at hunting distances from what I saw.

Edit: looks to be a .2mil difference (in favor of the Berger) in wind drift at 750 and 95tmk is .3 mil flatter in elevation

At 5,000 feet the tmk gets 900 yards and the 108eh gets 950. Wind drift and elevation difference remain about the same at 900 yards with Berger winning wind drift by .2 and tmk winning elevation by .6

And thanks for answering. Im not going to worry about a tmk until they get more available, then I might mess with them.

 

[justin davis]

I ran the numbers with my 2950fps 108eh and an estimated 3150fps with the 95tmk and they both seem to hit 1800fps at ~750-775 yards at my elevation of 400’. I forgot to check wind drift but the additional initial velocity seems to help offset the bc at hunting distances from what I saw.

Edit: looks to be a .2mil difference (in favor of the Berger) in wind drift at 750 and 95tmk is .3 mil flatter in elevation

At 5,000 feet the tmk gets 900 yards and the 108eh gets 950. Wind drift and elevation difference remain about the same at 900 yards with Berger winning wind drift by .2 and tmk winning elevation by .6

I ran the numbers with my 2950fps 108eh and an estimated 3150fps with the 95tmk and they both seem to hit 1800fps at ~750-775 yards at my elevation of 400’. I forgot to check wind drift but the additional initial velocity seems to help offset the bc at hunting distances from what I saw.

Edit: looks to be a .2mil difference (in favor of the Berger) in wind drift at 750 and 95tmk is .3 mil flatter in elevation

At 5,000 feet the tmk gets 900 yards and the 108eh gets 950. Wind drift and elevation difference remain about the same at 900 yards with Berger winning wind drift by .2 and tmk winning elevation by .6

Gotcha. Yea my 108 EH are going 3100. So yea could get more speed with the 95, but the 108’s seem like they are moving pretty good

 

[The Guide]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

Not all 6mm cartridges have the twist or the horsepower to push heavy bullets. This bullet allows for optimal wounds from smaller/slower/slower twisted rifles and cartridges. If your rifle/cartridge can handle a heavy bullet the 95tmk's probably won't give you any benefit.

Jay

 

[Nine Banger]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

My use case is loading 6 creed for the very least recoil yet still having wallop.

Use Case: Husband and wife will shoot animals with the same rifle in a 6mm minimum legal caliber state.

 

[justin davis]

My use case is loading 6 creed for the very least recoil yet still having wallop.

Use Case: Husband and wife will shoot animals with the same rifle in a 6mm minimum legal caliber state.

Yea that makes sense.

 

[Formidilosus]

Forgive me for my ignorance but Why would a guy pick the 95 TMK over say the 108 ELDm or 108 Berger’s that have higher BCs ?

Terminal ballistics and rifles that won’t stabilize the heavier/longer bullets.

For me, the terminal performance.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Terminal ballistics and rifles that won’t stabilize the heavier/longer bullets.

For me, the terminal performance.

Would the terminal performance be noticeably different from a 103gr ELD-X if the rifle can stabilize it?

 

[Formidilosus]

Would the terminal performance be noticeably different from a 103gr ELD-X if the rifle can stabilize it?

“Noticeable” depends. The 103gr ELD-X has been good from what I’ve seen, but my data set is not large. The 95gr TMK is like other TMK’s- generally the largest/best shaped wounds of any bullet.

 

[waspocrew]

95 TMK in stock at Brunos as of 2:06 PM MST

Sierra Bullets - 6mm .243 - 95 Grain - TMK Tipped MatchKing (100) | Bruno Shooters Supply

Sierra has enhanced a segment of the MatchKing line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) bullet line. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient. Another benefit is reliable...

www.brunoshooters.com

 

[ChrisAU]

95 TMK in stock at Brunos as of 2:06 PM MST

Sierra Bullets - 6mm .243 - 95 Grain - TMK Tipped MatchKing (100) | Bruno Shooters Supply

Sierra has enhanced a segment of the MatchKing line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) bullet line. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient. Another benefit is reliable...

www.brunoshooters.com

Thanks!

 

[sierracharlie338]

95 TMK in stock at Brunos as of 2:06 PM MST

Sierra Bullets - 6mm .243 - 95 Grain - TMK Tipped MatchKing (100) | Bruno Shooters Supply

Sierra has enhanced a segment of the MatchKing line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) bullet line. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient. Another benefit is reliable...

www.brunoshooters.com

Was able to snag a couple boxes allegedly. We will see if they ship

 

[MEdude]

For those still wanting… 95 TMK’s
I can’t vouch for the company.

SIERRA TIPPED MATCHKNG 6MM/243 CAL (.243) 95 GR TMK MATCH 100 CT SIE7295

All of your firearm needs from reloading supplies, ammo, shotgun shells, handguns, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, magazines, and much more.

shydasoutdoorcenter.com

 

[Sako300]

“Noticeable” depends. The 103gr ELD-X has been good from what I’ve seen, but my data set is not large. The 95gr TMK is like other TMK’s- generally the largest/best shaped wounds of any bullet.

At 1800 fps?

 

[Murtobird]

At 1800 fps?

I don’t think they know the low end of bullet upset yet.

 

[Bluumoon]

For those still wanting… 95 TMK’s
I can’t vouch for the company.

SIERRA TIPPED MATCHKNG 6MM/243 CAL (.243) 95 GR TMK MATCH 100 CT SIE7295

All of your firearm needs from reloading supplies, ammo, shotgun shells, handguns, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, magazines, and much more.

shydasoutdoorcenter.com

Shipping was criminal. Pass