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 carlschmarl2 
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Posted: 3/29/2012 6:36:20 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT I recently purchased a 6.8 upper from ARP. It's a 16" 6.8x43 mid length 1/11.25 twist Melonite barreled upper. What factory loaded ammo are you all using on deer? |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 7:29:32 PM
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RedFalconBill
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Posted: 3/29/2012 8:22:44 PM
I do not use factory ammo on deer, but I do use the 85gr TSX, the 110gr AccuBond, and the 110gr ProHunter bullets in my reloads.
SSA has factory ammo with all three. |
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Derek45
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Posted: 3/29/2012 9:03:58 PM
110gr Sierra Pro Hunter
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Desert_AIP
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Posted: 3/29/2012 9:23:55 PM
If you don't need to use lead free,
SSA 110 ProHunter Tactical Load If you need lead free, SSA 95TTSX (first choice) or 85 TSX (second choice), both in Tactical Loading |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 10:17:13 PM
[Last Edit: 3/29/2012 10:27:25 PM by WVHunter1s1k]
I haven't loaded for hunting yet. But, I'll probably go with Nosler 110 Accubonds or Hornady 120 SSTs.
I like a little more momentum behind my bullets. Pro Hunters are nice for the budget minded. But, are FB. Too bad Sierra hasn't made a 110 Gameking yet. The Barnes TSX & TTSX are debateable. I've heard great reports & heard bad reports on them. The 95gr will expand down to 1600fps. Factory ammo, Best are the SSA Tac Loads & Wilson Combat loads. But, a little pricy for shooting allot. Hornady 120gr SST factory loads go at a pretty good clip. BC .400. FWIW, - WI has the Michigan Strain Whitetails (I didn't name it. :peace:). So, I'd go with the 110 or 120gr. for an extra UUMPH for those 300+ pounders (136kg)! |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 11:34:44 PM
[Last Edit: 3/31/2012 2:29:31 AM by carlschmarl2]
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using lead vs. a non-lead projectile? |
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Posted: 4/2/2012 5:56:27 PM
Last season I used SSA 110 Prohunter. This coming season I started reloading with Hornady 120 SSTs. That should be more than enough for deer, and should be fine for elk with good shot placement.
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Bob-26
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Posted: 4/2/2012 11:00:46 PM
110gr TSX have performed excellent for me.
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Posted: 4/4/2012 7:45:38 PM
Really, length & 'environmental' & price. The all copper will be longer, act similar to a Nosler Partition. 4 petal/polymer or HP up front provide hydro shock but the back & petals still remain (Well, the petals are supposed to.) for penetration. Also, lead-free environmentally friendly. But, the copper is lighter than lead. So, it needs to be longer to maintain weight. The Accubond is more of a hybrid. It has the hollow tip/polymer. But, has a lead core that is bonded to the jacket. So, it's more like a lead HP with a thick bonded bottom section.
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oulufinn
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Posted: 4/5/2012 7:59:07 AM
Yep. Take the extra speed this lighter round makes, as well as the benefit of high retained weight for max penetration. If there is a Barnes TSX, or TTSX,in a similar weight, it would be a great choice, as well. |
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Posted: 4/21/2012 8:46:10 PM
[Last Edit: 4/21/2012 8:47:48 PM by WVHunter1s1k]
Originally Posted By WVHunter1s1k:
Really, length & 'environmental' & price. The all copper will be longer, act similar to a Nosler Partition. 4 petal/polymer or HP up front provide hydro shock but the back & petals still remain (Well, the petals are supposed to.) for penetration. Also, lead-free environmentally friendly. But, the copper is lighter than lead. So, it needs to be longer to maintain weight. The Accubond is more of a hybrid. It has the hollow tip/polymer. But, has a lead core that is bonded to the jacket. So, it's more like a lead HP with a thick bonded bottom section. Oh, The Barnes 95TTSX, 110 Nosler Accubonds/ Sierra HPBT & Pro Hunters are popular. To be more specific; I'd say the Wilson Combats or SSAs TAC loads factory loads. Then there is a Hornady 120gr SST are beginning to becoming popular too. The 110gr & 120 SSTs might be better for heavy WI Deer. |
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Posted: 4/27/2012 7:41:43 PM
I've had success with the 85 grain TSX in the "commercial loading".
This season I'm going to re-zero for the 100 grain Accubond or 110 ProHunter. Any of SSA's offerings will suit you well. |
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hawkin
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Posted: 4/27/2012 10:25:15 PM
Originally Posted By carlschmarl2:
I recently purchased a 6.8 upper from ARP. It's a 16" 6.8x43 mid length 1/11.25 twist Melonite barreled upper. What factory loaded ammo are you all using on deer? What did you select for a optic if you don't mind me asking? |
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prcharlie
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Posted: 6/2/2012 8:05:51 PM
I use th SSA 110PH commercial loading. All have been bang flop, with one maybe going less than 15yds.
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Posted: 7/14/2012 10:37:33 PM
Hornady 120gr SST works for me.
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Posted: 7/15/2012 12:58:01 PM
Hornady 120 sst's
I may give the ssa 140's a try, but im waiting to hear how they do out of a 16" barrel.... |
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Patriot556
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Posted: 8/2/2012 11:02:21 AM
Originally Posted By carlschmarl2:
I recently purchased a 6.8 upper from ARP. It's a 16" 6.8x43 mid length 1/11.25 twist Melonite barreled upper. What factory loaded ammo are you all using on deer? A couple of suggestions. SSA 110 grn Pro Hunter Tactical Load SSA 110 grn Barnes TSX Tactical Load |
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