Home Forums Reloading Varmint Rifles 63 grain SMP v. Hornady 60 SP

So how far can I shoot at deer with a .222 that throws the 63 grain sierra about 2750-2800 with blc2

200 yds would be my comfort zone...

I am a big fan of the 63 grain Sierra....

and don't forget the 70 grain Speer SMP also...

and in a 22.250, they can be pretty deadly...

they are on my mind for that 220 Swift I have never got around to building yet...

The 60gr hornadys shoot lights out in my 24" howa 22-250 using WLR primers and IMR4064. I have a buddy thats taken quite a few exotics using the 60gr in a 223, so I would suspect it would work well in the 22-250. Im currently in the process of working up loads using sierra's 63gr smp. BTW my rifle has 1-14" twist. I sure do wish I could use sierras 65gr BTSP as its been a whopper in my 223's and puts hogs and deer down with authority.

I have had great results with both the 60 grain bullets from hornady the HP and SP versions. I used the Sierra 63 gr. bullet with fine results also. Favorite bullet though was the old 60 gr. Nosler Solid Base bullet but alas it is no more. All of these bullet have done good work for me on game including feral hogs and deer along with many coyotes. This in 223 and 22-250 rifles.

I have the vast experience of 1 mule deer kill as far as game goes with the 63 Sierra and it was a VERY positive bang flop on a pretty heavy buck. I like them and like most above state, they shoot well in most everything

I saw my oldest son kill 8-10 critters in South Africa with like results on warthog, blesbuck, impala size critters, with Hornady 60 gr. sp's.

I think they both would do what you want them to do.

I think both are good. I personally used the 63 smp for about 16 years now and had good results on anything I've shot with it.