Sierra Heavy TMK 6MM Testing

[Formidilosus]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

 

[atmat]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

Maybe a dumb question. But are they too devastating? Would it be better to go with the lower weight 6mm TMKs?

 

[Bluumoon]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

Based on how you’ve described the Amax in the past, is it too much of a good thing for general hunting?

 

[mlevimadden]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

Anyone shooting a 6UM for insight on performance at or above 3k fps impact?

 

[Marbles]

Maybe a dumb question. But are they too devastating? Would it be better to go with the lower weight 6mm TMKs?

Yeah, I might stick with 95 gr TMKs. I don't love the amount of damage from a 77 TMK.

Perhaps load some 116s for brown bear and moose.

 

[longrangelead]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

Has the 6x45 seen action then?
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this combo.

 

[cq0302]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

Any thoughts on min impact velocity yet?


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[Dude270]

Appreciate the info Form.

I am curious how the terminal performance compares between the 95, 107 and 116 inside 300 yards.

I kind of assumed the 116 might turn out to be less violent on closer shots due to slower MV.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

I’d love to hear more about the elevation at which you are shooting and the twist rate on your rifle.

 

[jonnyviceroy]

Well….

116gr TMK’s are absolutely devastating. Even at mid impact velocities- 2,500-2,000fps, they produce wounds that I haven’t seen since 178gr AMAX’s.

I don’t think I want to know what those 30 cal 220s would do…. That 95 tmk alone absolutely blew me away this year on a cow elk shoulder at 680 yds just above 1900 fps impact velocity.

 

[wind gypsy]

I mean for a given cartridge there's maybe two or three Viht powders that will be in a velocity range I like.
But with Hodg there can be quite a few more.

I think there are just as many or more viht n1XX/n5XX powders in a given burn range than Hodgdon extreme powders.