6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[Formidilosus]

What’s your opinion on term performance compared to 108eld or old 105amax?

Similar to an ELD-X, a little narrower wound, and a little deeper penetration. They killed well.

 

[Reddish]

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]

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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[sierracharlie338]

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 don’t think you would be. I’m running 105/106s in mine at 2900 without pressure.

 

[Elite]

I don’t think you would be. I’m running 105/106s in mine at 2900 without pressure.

That’s in a stock tikka 22.4” barrel?


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[Jake Leibke]

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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[sierracharlie338]

That’s in a stock tikka 22.4” barrel?


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Yes sir

 

[5MilesBack]

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.

What COAL are you loading them to?

 

[Jake Leibke]

What COAL are you loading them to?

Looks like 2.8510”. That’s about 20 thou off jam length.


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[willfrye027]

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]

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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[willfrye027]

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]

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.

 

[sveltri]

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.

Peterson

 

[FB Trout]

Peterson

Thank you, I appreciate that.

 

[Ryan Avery]

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

Massive damage from a tumbling bullet.

Entrance

Exit

Lungs

 

[sierracharlie338]

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.

Same, Peterson. Just saw blue collar reloading has Lapua brass. I’d snag it if you are seriously considering it

 

[FB Trout]

Same, Peterson. Just saw blue collar reloading has Lapua brass. I’d snag it if you are seriously considering it

Good deal, I typically use Lapua, but haven’t been able to find it, so good to know, thank you!

 

[TaperPin]

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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[5MilesBack]

Same, Peterson. Just saw blue collar reloading has Lapua brass. I’d snag it if you are seriously considering it

Rokslide does cost me money at times.