I have killed more deer with an 85 grain Sierra Varminter than any other bullet outta my 6mm and several 243s. Pass throughs are the norm even if a shoulder is caught.

Moved to a 95 grain Partition last fall and same results as the Sierra, DRT.

I have also shot them with 100 grain Sierra both Prohunter and Gameking, 87 grain Hornady BTHP, 100 Hornady BTSP as well as 100 grain Core Lokt bullets.

Cannot say the 100s work a lick better than that 85 Sierra Varminter though.

A lot of guys like the 85 grain Sierra BTHP GameKing but it was not for me, too many runners where with the other bullets DRT is the norm. YMMV.

I hope to try the 90 Accubond this fall.

Find a good shooting bullet anywhere from 85-100 grains and you will be fine.


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