Sierra Heavy TMK 6MM Testing

[alexnelon]

The s2h podcast recently mentioned their cost on primers vs what midway was charging. I forget the spread but Midway really sticks it to you.

That was peak panic pricing though. I think that episode was recorded in like 2022 or something.

Larry has CCI 200's for $59/1000 right this minute where UM has them for $87.

Hazmat shipping and ethics and support Jake and all that, but that podcast has some old data that is no longer true or accurate.

 

[nm.otter]

Keep your eyes out for deals -- Midsouth had CCI BRs (both sizes) at $0.05 last BF.

 

[huntsd]

That was peak panic pricing though. I think that episode was recorded in like 2022 or something.

Larry has CCI 200's for $59/1000 right this minute where UM has them for $87.

Hazmat shipping and ethics and support Jake and all that, but that podcast has some old data that is no longer true or accurate.

how the tides have turned. Midway is not my favorite, but in this anti 2A world we live in. They support us and im happy to buy from them occasionally.

 

[bpitcher]

Saw the BCR email the other day. Wish I had waited to order with them. They've always been awesome in my experience.

 

[Formidilosus]

Tikka factory Roughtech 1:8” 243win cut to 16”.

116gr TMK-




107gr TMK-

 

[ckt3]

Happen to know the muzzle velocity for each?

 

[Formidilosus]

Happen to know the muzzle velocity for each?

Slow for both. 2,700fps for the 107gr, and almost 2,600fps for the 116gr. Both were just middle of the upper half of book loads.

 

[cq0302]

@Formidilosus Has there been an assessment of the 88gr on critters yet?


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[brockel]

Slow for both. 2,700fps for the 107gr, and almost 2,600fps for the 116gr. Both were just middle of the upper half of book loads.

What elevation? Be curious how the bc holds up on the 116 out of the 8” at longer distances

 

[Nutkin13]

Think the 107's will stabilize in a 20" 1 in 9.125 twist?

 

[Rockpicker]

I’m hoping for 2900 with 107s from my 20” 243 without tossing my brass after 3 firings.

 

[PathFinder]

I’m hoping for 2900 with 107s from my 20” 243 without tossing my brass after 3 firings.

That should be doable. The 116 load I was using was at 2800 fps with a mild load of H1000 in a 20".

 

[43.6N]

Think the 107's will stabilize in a 20" 1 in 9.125 twist?

What is your elevation?

 

[WoolyBugger]

Getting ready to order a 6cm barrel for my tikka.. What's the optimal twist rate for these new 116's?

 

[gabenzeke]

Getting ready to order a 6cm barrel for my tikka.. What's the optimal twist rate for these new 116's?

UM is doing a build for me and said 7.5

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[Matt5266]

If I was gonna order a new 6 creed id get the 7.5"

 

[matt j]

Form,
I read one of your previous post as the 103 eld x delivering most of its damage on the entrance. I interpreted this as meaning that the 103 disrupting quicker and more violently. Specifically in regards to small varmints (prairrie dogs) at long range up coyotes, which bullet do feel would give the most consist terminal performance.

My experience with the 95 tmk was mostly positive with a few cases little to no expansion on rockchucks. 108s were disappointing but 105 amaxs were good. 147 elds ranged from amazing (first lot ever produced) to unreliable in later lots. Factory cut DTACs pencilled. Unfortunately I moved midwest so now I have to drive all day to get prairrie dogs so trying to pick a bullet that wont be a disappointment on the next trip.

 

[wind gypsy]

Think the 107's will stabilize in a 20" 1 in 9.125 twist?

No.

 

[Lawnboi]

My 107s are out for delivery. Hopefully I can shoot some tomorrow and fall goes well I may be able to fill a few AG tags in the next week.

 

[Formidilosus]

Form,
I read one of your previous post as the 103 eld x delivering most of its damage on the entrance. I interpreted this as meaning that the 103 disrupting quicker and more violently. Specifically in regards to small varmints (prairrie dogs) at long range up coyotes, which bullet do feel would give the most consist terminal performance.

I have no idea. None of them are prairie dog bullets. I would probably try an 80gr ELD-VT.