6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

Reddish

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Since Tikka hasn’t jumped on board with a factory 6CM yet, would I be handicapping myself by just getting a T3X .243 in 1-8 twist? I don’t plan on shooting anything heavier than the 108gr ELD.
 

Eiden

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Has there been any experience with the Berger 109 LRHT in regards to terminal performance? I have sone 105’s but considering switching to the 109 for the better ballistics.

Thanks for any and all feedback.


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Since Tikka hasn’t jumped on board with a factory 6CM yet, would I be handicapping myself by just getting a T3X .243 in 1-8 twist? I don’t plan on shooting anything heavier than the 108gr ELD.

I also don’t think so. I am just starting down this path with an 8 twist tikka. Shot the first rounds down it yesterday afternoon. 108 ELDM I’m at 2900 fps with 1 gr under max load from the Hornady book. 20” barrel and Hybrid 100 V. No pressure signs.


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Has there been any experience with the Berger 109 LRHT in regards to terminal performance? I have sone 105’s but considering switching to the 109 for the better ballistics.

Thanks for any and all feedback.


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LRHT have a pointed tip and thicker target jacket. Probably not ideal. That being said I killed a bunch of animals with the 135LRHT in 25 creedmoor and they seemed to upset like normal bergers for me. I would not trust them at lower impact velocity.
 

Eiden

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LRHT have a pointed tip and thicker target jacket. Probably not ideal. That being said I killed a bunch of animals with the 135LRHT in 25 creedmoor and they seemed to upset like normal bergers for me. I would not trust them at lower impact velocity.

Thanks for sharing. What velocity’s were you using them at? Have you tested them at high velocity?


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Thanks for sharing. What velocity’s were you using them at? Have you tested them at high velocity?


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Few at point blank 2900ish impact, farthest was 2300fps impact 670 yards IIRC. They worked really well at less than 500 yards typical Berger no exit. Cow elk, mule deer, and pronghorn.
 

FB Trout

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Do you mind if I ask what brass you are all using for the 1:8 twist Tikka .243s? I’ve consider going this route, too.
 

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6UM, 115 DTACs, 782 yards impact velocity 2200 fps

Massive damage from a tumbling bullet.

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Exit
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Lungs

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TaperPin

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I see there are three brand new Tikka 243 take off barrels on eBay 1:8 for $185. They aren’t threaded, but it’s nice to see 1:8 barrels.

 
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