87 hpbt vs 87 vmax on deer

[DeepMauka]

Anybody recommend one over the other? Will be loading these in both a 243 and 6 arc. I recently used the 95tmk in the 6 arc. I will continue to use this bullet, but my 243 isn’t fast enough twist to use this bullet as well. Would like to have a bullet that works for both. The 95 worked a little too well and blew out both shoulders of first 2 deer I shot this past week. First time using match style bullets. I quickly learned I need to be more careful on where I put the bullet if I want to maximize the meat I bring home.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Toss in a 105bthp and break those shoulders...

 

[DeepMauka]

Toss in a 105bthp and break those shoulders...

I really wanted to use that bullet, but my arc didn’t like that bullet right off the bat. Shot other bullets better and didn’t want to mess around trying to make it work. My 243 is too slow of a twist to try. The 87g is more for the 243, but I’ll use it in both.

 

[Steve300xcw]

My 243 is too slow of a twist to try.

How slow is it?

As 1:10 is plenty to use that bullet

 

[83cj-7]

You should do a search for 6x45 threads. I have posted a ton of info on using the 87 V-max on deer. They are absolutely deadly when running 2600 to 2900 muzzle velocity.

 

[Highvoltage1]

A great deer bullet is the 85 gr Sierra hpbt. Not sure if it’s on your radar but everyone I know who hunts with that caliber loads that bullet. Best wishes

 

[DeepMauka]

You should do a search for 6x45 threads. I have posted a ton of info on using the 87 V-max on deer. They are absolutely deadly when running 2600 to 2900 muzzle velocity.

Will do, thank you!

How slow is it?

As 1:10 is plenty to use that bullet

Hornady box says 1:8 twist. 243 is 1:10

 

[Steve300xcw]

Hornady box says 1:8 twist. 243 is 1:10

Hornady 105gr bthp will run in a 1:10. I dont care what the box says