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Tipped Sierra MK performance? #10835170 01/04/16
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 794 m77 OP Campfire Regular
OP m77 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 794	Have anyone tried these for hunting? Pieter

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Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10838125 01/05/16
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,099 Likes: 2 Boise, Idaho I iddave Campfire Tracker
iddave Campfire Tracker I Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,099 Likes: 2 Boise, Idaho	Probably not the "hunting" you want to hear about, but I have shot several dozen rockchucks and a couple of coyotes with them in my .223. I was shooting 69 grainers and their performance reminded me of a typical spbt Gameking or similarly constructed bullet. That's a pretty small sample size I realize, but I'm REALLY tempted to run some 160s in my .284 calibers just to see how they would do in a larger platform as a result. Dave If you're not burning through batteries in your headlamp,...you're doing it wrong.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10845457 01/07/16
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Formidilosus Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 Likes: 2	77gr TMK. 197 yards. Entrance. Exit. Entrance right, exit left.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? iddave #10845478 01/07/16
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Grand Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,507 Central Cal.	Originally Posted by iddave Probably not the "hunting" you want to hear about, but I have shot several dozen rockchucks and a couple of coyotes with them in my .223. I was shooting 69 grainers and their performance reminded me of a typical spbt Gameking or similarly constructed bullet. That's a pretty small sample size I realize, but I'm REALLY tempted to run some 160s in my .284 calibers just to see how they would do in a larger platform as a result. Dave Dave: I'm not too good and reading between the line. Did they blow stuff up or just pass through?

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10845649 01/07/16
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	Formidilosus- How would you compare it to the 75 amax? Ballistics and terminal performance?

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Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10845693 01/07/16
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA	Midway has them on clearance. Are they discontinuing them? Like to try them but want to make sure they'll be available....

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10845838 01/07/16
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rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,494 Alaska	Thats more damage than I've seen with amax 75s, BUT I've not shot any deer that close with them either. We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? jackmountain #10845858 01/07/16
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Formidilosus Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 Likes: 2	Originally Posted by jackmountain Formidilosus- How would you compare it to the 75 amax? Ballistics and terminal performance? Very similar in both regards.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? Grand #10846103 01/07/16
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iddave Campfire Tracker I Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,099 Likes: 2 Boise, Idaho	Originally Posted by Grand Originally Posted by iddave Probably not the "hunting" you want to hear about, but I have shot several dozen rockchucks and a couple of coyotes with them in my .223. I was shooting 69 grainers and their performance reminded me of a typical spbt Gameking or similarly constructed bullet. That's a pretty small sample size I realize, but I'm REALLY tempted to run some 160s in my .284 calibers just to see how they would do in a larger platform as a result. Dave Dave: I'm not too good and reading between the line. Did they blow stuff up or just pass through? They seemed to expand a bit and then went on through. it looked like I had shot most of them with a 70 grain Game King or similar type bullet. Form's picture with the 77s sums it up pretty well. If you're not burning through batteries in your headlamp,...you're doing it wrong.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10846174 01/07/16
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brdana Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 75 Spearfish,SD	I have used them on a few coyotes and fox in a 223. I like them a lot Brad

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Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10846790 01/08/16
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beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,343 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Great information. It's what I am running in my 223 RAR. Bullet is very accurate.. Looking to ventilate something with them soon. Thank you for the pictures Form. Semper Fi

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10848800 01/08/16
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,283 Likes: 4 Cheyenne, Wy	Form What is the scoop ? Setup velocity load etc. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? brdana #10848858 01/08/16
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JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,168 Likes: 16 Wyoming	Originally Posted by brdana I have used them on a few coyotes and fox in a 223. I like them a lot Originally Posted by RollnBones I have shot 1000's of 168 jlk's. 1000's of 180's also. Basically the same as Berger hunting VLD's in my opinion. 168s started at 3000 fps and 180's near 3050. A great bullet for hunting in my opinion. LOL. How many accounts you got, Brad? The 69gr TMK opens fast and kills well. Butt shot coyote didn't take a step. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? JohnBurns #10852277 01/09/16
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LJBass Campfire Regular L Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 843 Missouri	28% off through midway right now... encourages you to try them.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? JohnBurns #10852371 01/09/16
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jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,971 Likes: 5 USA	Originally Posted by JohnBurns Originally Posted by brdana I have used them on a few coyotes and fox in a 223. I like them a lot Originally Posted by RollnBones I have shot 1000's of 168 jlk's. 1000's of 180's also. Basically the same as Berger hunting VLD's in my opinion. 168s started at 3000 fps and 180's near 3050. A great bullet for hunting in my opinion. LOL. How many accounts you got, Brad? The 69gr TMK opens fast and kills well. Butt shot coyote didn't take a step. I bet the exits are tough on the hide! I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10852781 01/10/16
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Grand Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,507 Central Cal.	John, was that Butt shot broadside ? (Grin)?

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? Grand #10852887 01/10/16
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JohnBurns Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12,168 Likes: 16 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Grand John, was that Butt shot broadside ? (Grin)? Going away but looking back. Originally Posted by jwp475 I bet the exits are tough on the hide! Rib shots leave a 2 inch exit. This is a goof picture from a thread on ARFcom. The SMK popps PD better than anything else I have used in 16 inches. Pretty easy to see difference in the 70gr VLD and the SMK. John Burns I have all the sources. They can't stop the signal.

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? JohnBurns #10852976 01/10/16
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Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,897 Likes: 2 Grants Pass,OR	John, I see the guy in the middle is ashamed of his scope. "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10853731 01/10/16
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Grand Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,507 Central Cal.	John: What is the magic load with 69g TMK's in an AR platform?

Re: Tipped Sierra MK performance? m77 #10855634 01/10/16
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OP m77 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 794	Good info, thanks. I do hope the larger cal bullets performs as good. We should get some around here soon. I am itching to try the 155s and 168s in a 30-06. If the 30 cal selection performs well it might be a good alternative to 155 scenars. Pieter

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