Need help finding a replacement bullet

6mm06guy · Nov 18, 2024

I have several 6.8 spcs in bolt action and ar platform, and I recently discovered that all of the nosler 110-115 gr bullets have been discontinued... they do still offer a 115 in the custom competition, but I need a good hunting bullet.

Most of my barrels are the 1-11" twist, so I can't run bullets that are too heavy. Has anyone had good luck using the custom competitions on (deer size) game?

I looked at the hammers and as much as I like there bullets, $136 per 100 is more than I'd like to pay.

memtb · Nov 18, 2024

6mm06guy said:
I looked at the hammers and as much as I like there bullets, $136 per 100 is more than I'd like to pay.

Yes, their darn pricy……but, they're for hunting with not plinking with. Unless you have a Diamond mine in your backyard!

Use no more than absolutely necessary to develop a load. Then get some inexpensive (relatively speaking) cup and core for your shooting pleasure. JMO. memtb

cajun · Nov 18, 2024

The hornady sst and the eld work good for deer.

LVJ76 · Nov 18, 2024

The Hornady SST and the Berger Classic Hunters.

I use the 139gr SST and the 150gr Classic Hunter in the 7mm-08. I'm the 7mm Rem Mag the 162gr SST and the 168gr Classic Hunter. My wife also shoots the 162gr A-Max (Replaced by the 162gr. ELD-M) out of her 7mm-08.

They both work great pick the one that shoots best.

K.E.C. Darkside · Nov 18, 2024

Barnes 6.8mm .277. 95 TTSX.
Cutting Edge M. 277 - 125. They have these on sale.
Both great bullets.
Hope this helps.

fseaman · Nov 18, 2024

6mm06guy said:
discovered that all of the nosler 110-115 gr bullets have been discontinued.

Shucks. Darn. Dag nab it.

What fps are you getting?

6mm06guy · Tuesday at 6:00 AM

K.E.C. Darkside said:
Barnes 6.8mm .277. 95 TTSX.
Cutting Edge M. 277 - 125. They have these on sale.
Both great bullets.
Hope this helps.

Have you killed any deer with a 6.8 using the cutting edge?

6mm06guy · Tuesday at 6:01 AM

fseaman said:
Shucks. Darn. Dag nab it.

What fps are you getting?

2680 on on and 2710 on another

FEENIX · Tuesday at 6:13 AM

6mm06guy said:
Have you killed any deer with a 6.8 using the cutting edge?

You noted ...

6mm06guy said:
Most of my barrels are the 1-11" twist, so I can't run bullets that are too heavy. Has anyone had good luck using the custom competitions on (deer size) game?

... and 125 CEBs require a 1:10" or faster.

K.E.C. Darkside · Tuesday at 7:11 AM

6mm06guy said:
Have you killed any deer with a 6.8 using the cutting edge?

Not yet, just started using them this year,
In my 27-08 and going to try them in my
270Rum.

FireFlyFishing · Tuesday at 7:25 AM

memtb said:
Yes, their darn pricy……but, they're for hunting with not plinking with. Unless you have a Diamond mine in your backyard!

Use no more than absolutely necessary to develop a load. Then get some inexpensive (relatively speaking) cup and core for your shooting pleasure. JMO. memtb

Or a cobalt mine…

fseaman · Tuesday at 7:31 AM

6mm06guy said:
2680 on on and 2710 on another

I understand you prefer something closer to 110 but these 3 Speer should stabilize in your 11 twist

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fseaman · Tuesday at 7:42 AM

6mm06guy said:
2680 on on and 2710 on another

Hammer sells 15 count and 50 count of their Hunter lines if that helps.

Teri Anne · Tuesday at 8:14 AM

6mm06guy said:
I have several 6.8 spcs in bolt action and ar platform, and I recently discovered that all of the nosler 110-115 gr bullets have been discontinued... they do still offer a 115 in the custom competition, but I need a good hunting bullet.

Most of my barrels are the 1-11" twist, so I can't run bullets that are too heavy. Has anyone had good luck using the custom competitions on (deer size) game?

I looked at the hammers and as much as I like there bullets, $136 per 100 is more than I'd like to pay.

Often overlooked in this forum, Sierra Match King bullets are available in 107 and 115 gr versions. I have shot Sierra Matchkings quite a bit both hunting and targets. Sierra is my second best bullet used after Nosler . They are accurate and have excellent terminal performance.

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