6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[mxgsfmdpx]

She bad . But just imagine how many more animals you would have killed with a clean barrel… (approximately 0)

She ain’t done yet

 

[JMundy84]

Daughters first deer 108 eld-m from a 1-8 tikka impact velocity around 2575. Shot was a little high took out 2 ribs on the entry and bullet went up through the spine with no exit. 24gr of bullet was against the off side hide.

 

[Matt5266]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

 

[Nine Banger]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

Mediums. Lows work too with more cheek weld.

 

[sierracharlie338]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

Also depends on barrel profile. Unless it’s a real heavy barrel lows would be my choice.

 

[AZ Gator]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

I’m using lows over the PBB hybrid light and have plenty of clearance.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

It’s a toss up between folks liking mediums or lows. I’d buy both if you can and then sell or return the other set.

 

[Matt5266]

Thanks guys. Was trying to get some info before the sale ends? Are the premiers worth the upgrade since it has a level?

Sorry not trying to derail the thread , trying to get my .243 up and running.

 

[huntsman22]

What? No wax job, and tire shine on the pad?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Thanks guys. Was trying to get some info before the sale ends? Are the premiers worth the upgrade since it has a level?

Sorry not trying to derail the thread , trying to get my .243 up and running.

No.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Old reliable 95 SST.

I put together a Tikka 243 for a buddy, for him and his nephews to use this fall. I had an old factory hornady lot that shoots very well and it was hammering in that Tikka D18 barrel so I gave them the rest of the lot.

They came out this summer for multiple field days and re-learned shooting (bad fundamentals) with an identical setup 223. They learned new fundamentals, shooting positions, learning to call wind in terrain, etc. They also shot the 243 in the hunting terrain they’d be shooting in with simulated hunting shot scenarios.

They went from missing most shots past 250ish yards to being very consistent with hits out to the max effective range of the 243 with 95 SSTs (500ish yards). These boys put in work in the desert heat this summer!

I just got a report and photos of two coues bucks down with the 243 and 95 SSTs.

One kill at 410 yards and one kill at 430 yards. A spike buck and a nice 3x3 with eye guards.

 

[high_hunter]

Convenced my dad that small calibers get the job done with modern bullets and hes a believer now! He had to switch to something lighter than his 30-06 due a recently installed pacemaker and being left handed.

90gn ELD-X Precision Hunter factory load out of 24" vanguard 1:10 twist running 3077fps verified at muzzle (3150 on box).

160 yd slightly quartering large bodied mule deer. Entered midway back between ribs, destroying liver, little lung, and caught in far hide just rear of should. Deer went 10yds and expired quickly due to hydroshock. Much less meet loss than look in photos, just little trimming at entry ribs and flank.

38.7gn recovered for 43% retention. Killed very quickly; only complaint would be lack of blood trail had one been needed but placement is equally to blame as performance.

 

[Stache Attack]

So many using the Maven rs1.2, whats the best UM rings height on a Tikka? Say stockys VG or a Rokstock?

I have lows and mediums. I think I prefer the mediums and are necessary when running a CF barrel

 

[Stache Attack]

Sub compact 7x7
905 yards with the 6 UM 2035 impact velocity. 115 dtac
Shot twice. But I thought both were hits. Maybe I hit the first one perfectly. Then clean missed the second just before he fell over. Both felt good. Both times he reacted. Either way I'll take the one perfect shot from 905 yards.

Heck yeah buddy

 

[high_hunter]

Wife's Westside blacktail. 95gn Berger Hybrid hunters in factory federal going 2795fps average out of 22" M77 standard 1:10 twist.

80 yds broadside. Hit a rib going in, top of both lungs and clipped bottom of spine. Dropped in his tracks upon impact.

Lots of bullet fragments as expected with remnants found in top of far shoulder blade. Definitely had to pick some out of far shoulder and backstrap leading to more meat loss than just the initial wound channel. Lack of a blood trail but obviously didn't need it.

 

[Cantharellus]

21 days. Hunts in 3 states. 10 kills.

The 6 Creed got a much deserved detailing and “cleaning”.

Bolt pulled and wiped clean. Firing pin assembly inspected and cleaned. Lightly oiled the bolt.

Chamber and throat blasted out with brake clean and scrubbed.

Blood prints and grime cleaned off the stock. Used a very light bristle brush and some water/baby soap. Got everything pretty much off.

Scope body cleaned and glass dusted off and then cleaned with alcohol wipes.

Supressor removed and dumped free of carbon and air compressor used to blow clean. This is the US Reaper 6.5 in orange for those wondering.

See @Formidilosus you can kill stuff and still keep your rifles looking nice

Sorry @huntnful nothing went down the barrel other than bullets

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It's been fun to follow along with your success in this thread. I'm curious about the logistics of handling all the meat while you're kicking ass over those three weeks. Do you find time to process it between the hunts, or drop it off at processors?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

It's been fun to follow along with your success in this thread. I'm curious about the logistics of handling all the meat while you're kicking ass over those three weeks. Do you find time to process it between the hunts, or drop it off at processors?

My truck/trailer is a mobile meat processor and I’m also able to live/camp out of it if needed. I have very large coolers and seemingly endless frozen one gallon water jugs as ice blocks. This setup can hold deboned meat or even quarters for days or weeks if needed. I also have a generator and small chest freezer setup to be able to freeze meat hard and re-freeze the ice blocks.

I’m also lucky to have spots/folks where I can borrow freezer space as needed as well.

Landowners, family members, friends in other states all benefit from the kills with meat if desired. Usually half or more of the meat stays in the home state of the animal.

 

[Treeman_MG]

My truck/trailer is a mobile meat processor and I’m also able to live/camp out of it if needed. I have very large coolers and seemingly endless frozen one gallon water jugs as ice blocks. This setup can hold deboned meat or even quarters for days or weeks if needed. I also have a generator and small chest freezer setup to be able to freeze meat hard and re-freeze the ice blocks.

I’m also lucky to have spots/folks where I can borrow freezer space as needed as well.

Landowners, family members, friends in other states all benefit from the kills with meat if desired. Usually half or more of the meat stays in the home state of the animal.

Man! Not to clutter up this thread, but you should post one about that rig! I'd love to see some pictures of the setup!

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Man! Not to clutter up this thread, but you should post one about that rig! I'd love to see some pictures of the setup!

Sure. I’ll try to get something posted this week before I leave for a hunt on Thursday.

 

[Bobrobheimer]

First big game kill since building a 6 creed. Bull elk - 200 yards. 90gr Hammer HHT doing 2800ish MV (16” barrel) Wound channels seemed similar to my 300WSM shooting 180gr Hammers - about 1.5” Dia. Not like you’d get with an ELDM or such but seemed to do the job.