Phidelt208
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- Jan 8, 2021
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I’ve taken lots of predators with 556/223 recently I’ve been using heavy bullets in a 6 ARC and that knocks them down crazy fast way out there. Both rounds have been phenomenal for me.
No worriesI think they are certainly worth trying. Sorry for not having a better response to the hide damage question. I’m just looking for controlling some predator numbers in my deer and antelope areas.
No way! I just read a thread that said the 77 tmk produces 16"+ of penetration.Recent trip I tried a Tikka t3x with 77 tmk just glassing from hilltops in the morning, it smacked a few coyotes nicely, limited to no exits on broadside shots at ranges between 250 and 350 yards, no closer shots to analyze. Couple of the 77 tmk coyotes photos attached.
That thread is what spurred me to pick up the 8 twist 22-250 and load the 77 tmk's up for it. 3106 fps average for the load. My brother picked up a Ruger American 22-250 about the same time and is trying 55 grain vmax in it. I was bragging up all the reviews on the tmk's deer hunting credentials when we were loading and testing loads for the rifles this fall.No way! I just read a thread that said the 77 tmk produces 16"+ of penetration.
Third coyote with the 77 tmk attached. Messed up the range a bit by hitting near side pond dam vs far side coyote was standing on with the rangefinder. Shot hit topside of elbow so above sternum line. Coyote dropped but started flopping, 2nd and 3rd shots jaw and chest. I didn't take a picture of the other (entrance) side, but the hide while bloody was surprisingly fine for the shot count and was skinned. One of the others was skinned and one wasn't due to short mange regrowth not visible in the photo.Definitely interesting seeing your results.
What velocity are you getting with the TMK and Eld vt? Just picked up my 18” 22 creedmoor last week and haven’t had a chance to play with it yetStill today I am running .224, today is the 22 creedmoor 18" with a 69 tmk playing with the 62 eld vt.
Still just can't come to swap to .20 cal
I am running 69 tmk at about 3480 and 62 eld vt at about 3620 all on alpha srp brass 450 primer and varget.What velocity are you getting with the TMK and Eld vt? Just picked up my 18” 22 creedmoor last week and haven’t had a chance to play with it yet
Be curious how the 62 Eld vt works on coyotes as far as being fur friendly or notI am running 69 tmk at about 3480 and 62 eld vt at about 3620 all on alpha srp brass 450 primer and varget.
The group below is 3 shots of tmk at 200 yards checking before throwing the thermal on for the night hunt.
So far I don't have a ton of samples, but it's 50/50 on this tripBe curious how the 62 Eld vt works on coyotes as far as being fur friendly or not