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So what was the bit about running a mile, was that you?
No. The bull was spotted 1,200 to 1,400 yards out running in our direction. We found out later he was pushed by another group, from another drainage.
So what was the bit about running a mile, was that you?
Link is brokenDeer hunting with suppressed 243. Buck down. https://youtube.com/shorts/Owukq0pHcGU?feature=share
Here’s my first test with a whitetail using the 95 ballistic silver tips. About 35 yards. He piled up within 20 yards of where he was shot with a pretty nice blood trail
Were you surprised to get bullet exits with those 95 grainers?Exit side scapula continued:
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After the second chest shot, I put the next one in the neck to stop the bull- he did the rhino slide at that.
Exit:
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Conclusion:
In one bull elk, there is medium, low, and high impact velocity results. One poor “worst case” placement, one “acceptable but not ideal” placement, two “perfect” placements, and one anchor shot. Other than the stomach raking shot, all bullets exited.
Later we found out that this bull had been with a group that had been shot at, and hunters had chased this one, which is why he was running. Heavily stressed animals often take an incredible amount of damage without much sign of injury- and this one did exactly that.
Bullet performance:
6mm 95gr TMK’s cause horrific wounds. The first shot was at medium impact velocity yet caused a massive wound channel and more damage to the stomach than any other bullet or caliber that I have seen- from .22cal to very large .338’s.
The second shot was at the lower side of impact velocity, struck no bone at the very back of the lungs, and created a 2.5 to 3 inch wide hole the entire way through.
The two shots at high impact velocity to both scapulas caused extreme tissue damage and the total destruction of both scapulas. While close examination could distinguish the general outline/separation of each respective bullet path, the wounds were 5-6” wide each.
It is hard to describe the damage caused by the stomach impact and the two scapula shots- pictures in no way show the true measure.
Were you surprised to get bullet exits with those 95 grainers?
If barrel life is concern, have you looked into a 6 ARC? Its has a longer barrel life, much cheaper ammo ($1.70/round vs $2.34/round for factory 108 ELDM on Midway), and stays above 1800 fps out to 600+ yards with factory ammo.I've read all these posts until my eyes are bleeding
. I want a 6 mm CM but what is the real barrel life? I found one in a Benelli Lupo but found nothing on barrel replacement for one. This will be for hunting and my practice gun. Shooting my 300 win mag is no longer fun for practice.
I don’t actually know anyone that has shot one out but seems like most things point to around 1500 to 2000 rounds. Remember barrels are threaded for a reason, so they can be changed.I've read all these posts until my eyes are bleeding
. I want a 6 mm CM but what is the real barrel life? I found one in a Benelli Lupo but found nothing on barrel replacement for one. This will be for hunting and my practice gun. Shooting my 300 win mag is no longer fun for practice.
Unfortunately Tikka doesn't sell a rifle in 6cm yet.Thanks, haven't found a rifle in 6 ARC!!!!
The Lupo looks like a sweet gun but really no info on it. I love my Tikka's so maybe buy a 6 cm and rebarrel to 6 ARC.
Different bolt faces. Won't work. 6 ARC bolt face is between 223 and 6CM in size. Get the 6CM and download it to 6 ARC speeds for bulk practice and load it hot for hunting and you'll have the best of both worlds.Thanks, haven't found a rifle in 6 ARC!!!!
The Lupo looks like a sweet gun but really no info on it. I love my Tikka's so maybe buy a 6 cm and rebarrel to 6 ARC.
No, not really. Most of my relatively limited experience with the 95gr has been on deer; however in elk the 77gr .224’s sometimes exit, and the 130gr 6.5mm frequently do.
Sorry if I missed it but would made you choose the 95tmk over the 108eldm?
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