6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[ckt3]

How dumb is it to order 500 rds of 100-200 yard practice ammo that I’ve never shot through this rifle before? Barnes 100 gr JHP and a Tikka 1/8 .243?

I could order several types of ammo and see how they group, but I’d honestly rather just get a bulk order and be done with it.

I guess I don’t know how bad it can be since I’ve never seen a rifle of mine “hate” some ammo.

 

[khart_6882]

How dumb is it to order 500 rds of 100-200 yard practice ammo that I’ve never shot through this rifle before? Barnes 100 gr JHP and a Tikka 1/8 .243?

I could order several types of ammo and see how they group, but I’d honestly rather just get a bulk order and be done with it.

I guess I don’t know how bad it can be since I’ve never seen a rifle of mine “hate” some ammo.

I just ordered 2 boxes of those Barnes just because they were cheap. When I get my 1/8 .243 back from the gunsmith I’ll see if it likes them for practice then order a couple hundred more

 

[Q_Sertorius]

How dumb is it to order 500 rds of 100-200 yard practice ammo that I’ve never shot through this rifle before? Barnes 100 gr JHP and a Tikka 1/8 .243?

I could order several types of ammo and see how they group, but I’d honestly rather just get a bulk order and be done with it.

I guess I don’t know how bad it can be since I’ve never seen a rifle of mine “hate” some ammo.

My standard practice is to order five boxes of different ammo (generally the cheapest I can get) and find the one that shoots the smallest 10-shot group. Then I buy 200 more of that. Whenever I get down to about 40, I buy another 200.

 

[ckt3]

You guys are definitely being smart about it. Alright I’ll resist the urge to be lazy.

 

[coya]

any idea when the 107 6mm tmk are coming out. im seeing a truckload of 6.5mm but zero 6mm.

Mid March

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Mid March

The wait is driving me crazy. I keep checking Sierra for load data too but they haven't updated with them.

 

[coya]

The wait is driving me crazy. I keep checking Sierra for load data too but they haven't updated with them.

I'm thinking I'll just run the same load as my 108 eldm. Fingers crossed they don't immediately sell out too

 

[Kimber7man]

Is the Sierra 110 match king good for anything other than targets? Got some in a box that was mismarked and then found they suggest 7 twist. My 6 creed is 8 twist so trying to figure out what to do with them

 

[BigThig09]

Love seeing new options come out. Can’t wait for the tipped fusion.

 

[UnckleBob]

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Love seeing new options come out. Can’t wait for the tipped fusion.

Now I need someone to load a cheap soft point in a 6ARC. My range doesn't allow fmj ammo so Frontier's new offering is a no go.

 

[hunterjmj]

I've read some of this thread but not in its entirety like I have the .223 thread. I drank the koolaide and got me a rs special and it's been serving me very well. Now to my question, I bought my oldest daughter (10 yo) a youth Weatherby .243 which I'm going to put a Trijicon 1-6x24 scope on but I'm not sure what factory ammo to use? I've bought several had this rifle threaded for a can so I'm trying to make a pleasant experience for her.
Anyhow, I saw some hsm low recoil 85 gr sierra ammo that I'd like to try but I can't find out what exact bullet it is. The description of the bullet is vague so I'm not sure. Has anyone tried this? We'll be hunting whitetail 50 to 200 yards. She can shoot my 223 with 73 eldm's well it's just not an ideal lop.

 

[Tommyhaak]

The 116 TMKs are decisive terminally. Shot next to 103 ELD-Xs into multiple animals, there was no comparison for killing.

 

[ckt3]

The 116 TMKs are decisive terminally. Shot next to 103 ELD-Xs into multiple animals, there was no comparison for killing.

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

 

[Tommyhaak]

How about for balancing killing with…

True enough. TMKs kept in soft tissue and into the vitals are ideal. Hit bone with them and there’s damaged and bloodshot meat for sure. I can live with some damaged meat for a more reliable kill. Everything’s a choice.

 

[Castle Rock]

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

You could give someone the winning lottery ticket and they would bitch that they didn’t like the number

 

[ckt3]

You could give someone the winning lottery ticket and they would bitch that they didn’t like the number

You good, man? I was asking an honest question. Trying to learn from someone with more experience than I have.

 

[nuffgun]

How about for balancing killing with meat harvesting?

You could just hold up for a year, I’m sure this thread will be flooded with 107 and 116 TMK kills by this time next year. That’s kind of my plan, and to see what availability looks like after the one year mark (Sierra sucks at this aspect historically). I still have quite a few 108 eldm’s to burn up before I have to make that decision anyway.

 

[Castle Rock]

You good, man? I was asking an honest question. Trying to learn from someone with more experience than I have.

Don’t be such a baby, go out and verify it for yourself.

 

[ckt3]

Don’t be such a baby, go out and verify it for yourself.

appreciate you sharing your curmudgeon opinion. This is a legitimate topic to discuss (see link below where people less sensitive than you are able to have civil discourse about it).

Post in thread 'Sierra Heavy TMK 6MM Testing'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/sierra-heavy-tmk-6mm-testing.431797/post-4553784

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I've read some of this thread but not in its entirety like I have the .223 thread. I drank the koolaide and got me a rs special and it's been serving me very well. Now to my question, I bought my oldest daughter (10 yo) a youth Weatherby .243 which I'm going to put a Trijicon 1-6x24 scope on but I'm not sure what factory ammo to use? I've bought several had this rifle threaded for a can so I'm trying to make a pleasant experience for her.
Anyhow, I saw some hsm low recoil 85 gr sierra ammo that I'd like to try but I can't find out what exact bullet it is. The description of the bullet is vague so I'm not sure. Has anyone tried this? We'll be hunting whitetail 50 to 200 yards. She can shoot my 223 with 73 eldm's well it's just not an ideal lop.

I couldn't find much on it. Seems like it might be a proprietary bullet for HSM? Might get some better info reaching out to them.

The bullet used in the HSM Low Recoil 85-grain ammunition (specifically chambered for .243 Winchester) is a proprietary Sierra 85-grain Tipped Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT) bullet.

Here are the specific details of the bullet:

• Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets, designed in a special partnership with Hunting Shack Munitions (HSM).
• Design: It features a distinct orange polymer tip (often referred to as an OPT or Ballistic Tip).