6mm .243 Sierra 95 GR. TMK Bullets

[catbegone]

Has anyone tried the new Sierra 6mm .243 95 gr. Tipped match king bullets?

 

[titch--]

They even out yet?

 

[catbegone]

Yes I got some from midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1482546...r-tip-boat-tail

 

[titch--]

Cool. Thought they were coming out in the spring.

I was looking at buying some in the 243

 

[loadedjoe]

any updates on the performance on these?

 

[243kimber]

What is the twist rate you are using?

 

[loadedjoe]

mine? 1:8twist 6x47lapua

 

[catbegone]

Originally Posted By: 243kimberWhat is the twist rate you are using?

Mine is 1-9 twist

 

[5spd]

Originally Posted By: catbegoneYes I got some from midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1482546...r-tip-boat-tail

Powder Valley is lower even.
Load em up & shoot some targets...so I know if I should get some...

 

[Bob_Atl]

Originally Posted By: catbegoneHas anyone tried the new Sierra 6mm .243 95 gr. Tipped match king bullets?
Yah, but it did not stabilize in 10:1 20" BHW 6x6.8 and not in A-bolt 22" 243 10:1.
Didn't think they would, but tried anyway.

 

[catbegone]

Originally Posted By: 5spdOriginally Posted By: catbegoneYes I got some from midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1482546...r-tip-boat-tail

Powder Valley is lower even.
Load em up & shoot some targets...so I know if I should get some...


Waiting for a no wind day.

 

[midwestpredator]

Originally Posted By: Bob_AtlOriginally Posted By: catbegoneHas anyone tried the new Sierra 6mm .243 95 gr. Tipped match king bullets?
Yah, but it did not stabilize in 10:1 20" BHW 6x6.8 and not in A-bolt 22" 243 10:1.
Didn't think they would, but tried anyway.

Were you able to load them 2.3" to fit in asc mag?

 

[Bob_Atl]

Originally Posted By: midwestpredator Were you able to load them 2.3" to fit in asc mag?
Yes, for 6x6.8, 2.290" COL, tried from 28.5 to 29.5 gr CFE223, BR-4, but they were not good at 200 yards.