6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[nuffgun]

We killed several mule deer and a couple elk with the ELDM this year and I was happy with results. I was hoping to see what happens with an impact velocity around 2,800 FPS on an elk but didn't get that chance.

I'd like to hear about your experience with 2,900 FPS impact velocity on deer/antelope

That shot was an antelope buck this season. Behind the shoulder broadside. Golf ball size exit. Lungs were destroyed. Buck made it 30 yards and fell over.

 

[longrangelead]

It's easy to see why the 95 NBT is such a killer with it's tapered jacket.

 

[CJ_BG]

I thinking the 107 won't be as rough. At least thats my plan. Ill slow it down to around 2700 as well

2400 impact from a 160 tmk at 2650 MV, I'm sure the 107 averages less destruction than this but don't get your hopes up about slowing them down to control damage

 

[Gstew1930]

2400 impact from a 160 tmk at 2650 MV, I'm sure the 107 averages less destruction than this but don't get your hopes up about slowing them down to control damage

Damn!

 

[boom0906]

I keep them pretty close range but my kids were raised on 243 shooting 87g vmax

 

[Taudisio]

I keep them pretty close range but my kids were raised on 243 shooting 87g vmax

What MV are you shooting the v max at? Any exits?

 

[boom0906]

No exits. Somewhat resembles a grenade went off inside. I dont know what speed they are. There about mid range on the powder weight and shoot great

 

[boom0906]

All that being said i shoot alot bigger gun myself. I wanted my kids to enjoy hunting without the fear of recoil. A 243 with a confident kid is a lot more deadly than a kid scared of recoil with a big gun and make a bad shot.

 

[kswaterfowl]

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It's easy to see why the 95 NBT is such a killer with it's tapered jacket.

That 70gr nosler is one of my all time favorite bullets for coyotes. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot deer with it either.

 

[longrangelead]

That 70gr nosler is one of my all time favorite bullets for coyotes. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot deer with it either.

After seeing the thick base on the 70, it made me wonder how it would do on deer/antelope.

 

[Taudisio]

After seeing the thick base on the 70, it made me wonder how it would do on deer/antelope.

Also the 80gr. Same base from when I cut them in half (not nearly as well as yours).

 

[HuntInWild88]

I once shot a ground squirrel in Idaho with 243wssm 55gr varmigedon although never chronographed load data said it should have been close to 4200fps.. no photo because there was literally nothing left.

 

[Steve300xcw]

no photo because there was literally nothing left.

243 an 55bt's or 60gr hp's did the same thing. Just used cheap and easy to find brass......

 

[jonnyviceroy]

I would advise against any shot in the shoulder with 95 TMKs… needed a bit more on the wind call which has been my only downfall after transitioning to lighter and smaller projectiles. For those wondering about how they do on the lower end of impact velocity-this was a cow elk at 1925 fps on impact and still more damage than I have seen out of many larger cartridges with “tougher” bullets.

 

[Moose83]

After seeing the thick base on the 70, it made me wonder how it would do on deer/antelope.

I was wondering the same thing after seeing the pic. It looks like it'd be an interesting bullet to try in a 6x45.

 

[Formidilosus]

I would advise against any shot in the shoulder with 95 TMKs… needed a bit more on the wind call which has been my only downfall after transitioning to lighter and smaller projectiles. For those wondering about how they do on the lower end of impact velocity-this was a cow elk at 1925 fps on impact and still more damage than I have seen out of many larger cartridges with “tougher” bullets.

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I try to tell people that they are nasty monster bullets…. They don’t listen. grin

 

[Castle Rock]

After seeing the thick base on the 70, it made me wonder how it would do on deer/antelope.

They are similar construction to the 6.5 100 grainer which is a monster performer in the creed/260

 

[KyleR1985]

I would advise against any shot in the shoulder with 95 TMKs… needed a bit more on the wind call which has been my only downfall after transitioning to lighter and smaller projectiles. For those wondering about how they do on the lower end of impact velocity-this was a cow elk at 1925 fps on impact and still more damage than I have seen out of many larger cartridges with “tougher” bullets.

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I don’t even know what part of an elk I’m looking at. Lordy.

What happened in Chest cavity and offside?

 

[8nbait]

Looks like he is removing the shoulder and that is the damage between the shoulder and the ribs?

 

[8nbait]

Speaking to 108 eldm up close…whitetail doe at 40 yards with 3000’ muzzle velocity.
Slight quarter away, hit was tight in the crease. 3”-4” entrance under the hide, 2” into offside shoulder and shrapnel was found in offside shoulder. Nothing came out offside shoulder. Doe stumbled about 25 yards and died.

Couple days later, 2 year old whitetail buck same rifle and bullet. 150 yards, impact in the crease. 2”-3” entrance under hide, 1” slit type exit. Deer ran for about 5-6 seconds which allowed him to make it 75-80 yards.

A few days earlier I had almost the same exact scenarios on two whitetail does. One at 50 yards and one at 150 yards but I used the 105 hybrid at 3030 MV.

Both deer died, both had exits and less entrance damage. Both bullets made it through the ribs before expanding and did most of the damage in the chest cavity.
50 yard deer went about 20 yards and 150 yard deer went 10 yards.

In my opinion I like the 105 hybrid for those scenarios, less meat damage and quicker kills but small samples.

I have a chance for a couple more does next week and I’m going to try the 95 TMK at 2900 MV. I’m expecting more damage then the eldm but I have to see for myself.