BrentM
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I'm running 110 A Tips in 6mm and so are a couple buddies. Wicked little bullet.
Bullet recommendation for 6x284
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What twist do you have? I'm afraid they won't stabilize in my 1/8.
I think I'll have the same trouble. I dug through my 6mm bullets and found a partial box of 85 grain gamekings I might play with. Also loaded up some old 100 grain Speer boat tails, got to 3483 before bolt lift got a little sticky.
I'd be a fan of the 105 Hybrids myself. They kill way above their weight class. I ran them and the 115s in a simi-custom 240 weebee in an 8 twist.
I'm currently running the 105s in a 6 dasher at 2880.
I'm currently running the 105s in a 6 dasher at 2880.
BrentM
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Oh, sorry, yeah that is a little slow. I run 7.
Looks like due to availability I'll be trying some 105 grain bergers!
Critter Picker
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You didn't state what the twist rate is. I use the Sierra 85 GK in my .243 hasn't failed me in several guns and about 50 years of use. Every thing from sod poodles to deer.
Critter Picker
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Sorry just saw 8 twist. I would try a 107 MK. I haven't used them on game but they group really well in my 8 twist 6BR.
Gary in MD
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They will go through and leave a nice exit on broadside shots. (105 VLD hunting out of a 240 WBY)
That's the performance I'm looking for!
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lancetkenyon
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105 Hyb or 115 VLD TARGET. The slightky thicker jackets hold up better at top speeds, but still work very well down to 1800fps impact velocities.
Or, you could do two loads. Add a 101 Hammer Hunter to the stable for the shots under 500 yards, and use the 105 Hyb load for 400+ yard shots.
I have a lot of high velocity rifles that use two loads in this way. They have worked really well for us.
Here is a 105 Hyb @ 3188fps MV on a pronghorn at 460 yards. Impact velocity was somewhere around 2600fps. Buck dropped at the shot without a twitch. Broke front leg right at the elbow and a rib, lungs and heart were Jello, stopped just barely under offside skin as seen in photos. Blew the hair off the skin.
Or, you could do two loads. Add a 101 Hammer Hunter to the stable for the shots under 500 yards, and use the 105 Hyb load for 400+ yard shots.
I have a lot of high velocity rifles that use two loads in this way. They have worked really well for us.
Here is a 105 Hyb @ 3188fps MV on a pronghorn at 460 yards. Impact velocity was somewhere around 2600fps. Buck dropped at the shot without a twitch. Broke front leg right at the elbow and a rib, lungs and heart were Jello, stopped just barely under offside skin as seen in photos. Blew the hair off the skin.
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Is there much difference with the 105 grain hybrids vs the 105 vld hunting? I see a slight reduction in BC with the vlds but it's negligible on paper. Do the hybrids tend to be more accurate?
Gstew1930
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80 grain badlands is a great bullet as well. we've used it out of a 243 win @ 3550 fps out of a 23" barrel all the way down to 2300 fps. its been fantastic. I'm thinking out of a 6-284 it would be north of 3750 ( just a guess). Past 600 you'd be much better off with a Berger
