Sierra Tipped GameKing Performance

[Levy_ken]

I could be wrong but from the heavy for caliber 277 options out there the bullet with the terminal performance closest to ELDM etc youd be looking at the 170 ballistic tip

Which 170 ballistic tip specifically?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I actually prefer longer times to death so I can develop my tracking skills. Anyone who makes bullet choices based on the most lethality must scared of tracking and therefore not a true woodsman.

I’d recommend taking up, what they call, archery.

 

[Levy_ken]

I’d recommend taking up, what they call, archery.

Good point. I’d really like for my bullet’s wound channels to be as broadhead-like as possible so I can replicate the archery experience during rifle seasons as well.

In my experience, which is quite limited on the TGK specifically, they behave much closer to traditional hunting bullets than they do the TMK.

In bare gel, gel with mediums placed in front, and 3 big game animals (two whitetail does, one cow elk), the wounds were quite narrow and bullet expansion is lacking.

In all seriousness though, definitely helpful info. Unfortunate that Sierra decided to go that direction with this bullet. Bergers might be the way to go then I guess.

 

[tkabzems]

Which 170 ballistic tip specifically?

Nosler 170 gr ballistic tip

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Good point. I’d really like for my bullet’s wound channels to be as broadhead-like as possible so I can replicate the archery experience during rifle seasons as well.

In all seriousness though, definitely helpful info. Unfortunate that Sierra decided to go that direction with this bullet. Bergers might be the way to go then I guess.

If it were me I’d be using the 145 ELDXs.

 

[BigAl!]

I actually prefer longer times to death so I can develop my tracking skills. Anyone who makes bullet choices based on the most lethality must scared of tracking and therefore not a true woodsman.

That’s a really bold statement. If you want to work on your tracking skills go in the woods more, find tracks, and follow them. Don’t make inaccurate statements about those who make a conscious effort to quickly kill their intended species by being selective with bullet choice.

 

[slatebuilder]

I actually prefer longer times to death so I can develop my tracking skills. Anyone who makes bullet choices based on the most lethality must scared of tracking and therefore not a true woodsman.

We have gone the other way in our house. I have put the most effective killing bullets that I have/had knowledge of at the time in the hands of my wife and kids. A quick clean kill has been our priority. The dissatisfaction/disappointment of some bloodshot shoulder meat will ware off long before the bad memory of the rodeo accompanying poor bullet performance in the field.

Honestly how far can you shoot in field positions in hunting conditions? What will impact velocity be at those ranges?

Edit: If you are a traditional hunting range, 300 yards or less guy, the TGK is probably good. As others have mentioned, the 170 NBT is awesome, so is the 145 ELDX.

 

[Jellymon1]

That’s a really bold statement. If you want to work on your tracking skills go in the woods more, find tracks, and follow them. Don’t make inaccurate statements about those who make a conscious effort to quickly kill their intended species by being selective with bullet choice.

 

[Levy_ken]

That’s a really bold statement. If you want to work on your tracking skills go in the woods more, find tracks, and follow them. Don’t make inaccurate statements about those who make a conscious effort to quickly kill their intended species by being selective with bullet choice.

We have gone the other way in our house. I have put the most effective killing bullets that I have/had knowledge of at the time in the hands of my wife and kids. A quick clean kill has been our priority. The dissatisfaction/disappointment of some bloodshot shoulder meat will ware off long before the bad memory of the rodeo accompanying poor bullet performance in the field.

Honestly how far can you shoot in field positions in hunting conditions? What will impact velocity be at those ranges?

Sorry should have specified I was being sarcastic since it doesn’t always transfer over the internet . The reason I started this thread was to try and find a heavy-for-caliber .277 bullet that maximizes terminal performance. Completely agree with what both of you are saying.