Copper Bullets

[xsn10s]

I do like LR shooting. And they aren't far from me, maybe I'll have to pass by there one day.

Cutting Edge Bullets Blog Post on King of 2 Mile

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What are the King of 2 Miles Competitors Shooting?

We're diving into what makes our bullets a popular choice among the King of 2 Miles competitors.

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[xsn10s]

I would say the Patriot Valley Arms Cayugas are worth a look as well!

Here's a pretty good thread on Cayugas.

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/anyone-using-pva-cayuga-bullets.240748/page-7

 

[Louisiana Reloader]

Should have added the Barnes LRX as well. Just started working up a load for them in 6.5 Creedmoor, 127gr.

Agreed. I have used Barnes TTSX and LRX in 25-06 with great success. They have had proven expansion and performed flawlessly. I always weigh the ones I recover and I've never had one less than 98% weight retention.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

So sorry, No experience with copper bullets just yet!!! This list was very helpful to me, too!!

 

[xsn10s]

I did a stability check using Berger's barrel twist calculator and the 129 gr Cayugas were stable at 3500 ft elevation at 40 degrees. I set the velocity at 3100 fps and barrel twist at 1-8". Even at 800 yards under those conditions velocity would be above 1900 fps and energy almost 1100 ft/ lbs. Looks promising.

 

[Donelan47]

I've been running the 129 cayugas through a 22" prc at 3200 1-7 twist might be 1-7.5 I'll have to go double check. Zero pressure im still yet to find the ceiling on them but they shoot nice they have the entire time I've been running load development!

 

[Firearrow]

Here is a new one for you all, well maybe. McGuires Ballistic. They are made in southern CA and he has a lot of "data" (dead hogs) to provide proof that his bullets are very effective. I just finished working up a load for my son's Ridgeline 6.5CM. Very easy to load for, and they are not jump sensitive. I did get a little better accuracy when I went from .02 to .08. I mainly did a COAL test because I needed the rounds to fit inside my son's internal box mag. My son has his hog hunt this weekend, so I was in a bit of a rush to get the load work up done.

I measure my group size edge to edge, I know I am backwards, so keep that in mind.

 

[Chas1]

Good informative info, thanks.

 

[Barehandlineman11]

What part of norcal you in? Woodland quail point hunt club you can shoot 1300. You schedule 2 hour window for 30$ and you got it to yourself. Steel every 100 too 850 from covered bench then drive up on top of hill behind it theres a bench turns 850 in to 1000 then a target you can see around 1300.

 

[Mark37082]

I am one of the "can't leave well enough alone" types. Before I got bit by the reloading bug everything was so simple. Now I just keep trying different combinations of components to satisfy my curiosity. So basically if I wanted to use the easy button, I would buy several boxes of Hammer Hunters and 8 pound jugs of H4350 and H4831SC. That would take a lot of fun out of my life, but would probably help my bank account.

 

[BOlsen]

I've resisted copper bullets and health food with equal vigor. That was until now! Just got done with a hunt in cali we're they required lead free. I , my dad and brother all shot our pigs with 80gr Barnes Vortex TTSX in .243. I could not believe the damage on a 250 lbs pig at 270 yards. Now I'm a believer in copper but still questioning the health food. I'll get back to y'all when I try some of that rabbit food.

 

[xsn10s]

I've resisted copper bullets and health food with equal vigor. That was until now! Just got done with a hunt in cali we're they required lead free. I , my dad and brother all shot our pigs with 80gr Barnes Vortex TTSX in .243. I could not believe the damage on a 250 lbs pig at 270 yards. Now I'm a believer in copper but still questioning the health food. I'll get back to y'all when I try some of that rabbit food.

If you're from the right side of Oregon chicken fried steak is the only health food you'll ever need

 

[xsn10s]

I've resisted copper bullets and health food with equal vigor. That was until now! Just got done with a hunt in cali we're they required lead free. I , my dad and brother all shot our pigs with 80gr Barnes Vortex TTSX in .243. I could not believe the damage on a 250 lbs pig at 270 yards. Now I'm a believer in copper but still questioning the health food. I'll get back to y'all when I try some of that rabbit food.

Brings on a whole new look to cup and core lol. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/223-for-bear-deer-elk-and-moose.130488/

 

[asd9055]

If you're from the right side of Oregon chicken fried steak is the only health food you'll ever need

Sorry, I only fry three things,,,potatos, onion and calamari.