Varmint PD Bullet

[dusterdave173]

Availability is Key--My shop Bluecollar always has Hornady in stock so question is what Vmax for long PD shots? The 87 is a PIA to get shooting great--so ...should I try the 58g, the 65g, the 75g Vmax straight 6BR in Savage factory rifle 8 twist with short FB in this one. Headed there this morning and want to try something other than the 87--I have it shooting OK but not great--I have Varget and N133 and N135 I am thinking the 75g
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SSL]

Can't speak to the 6BR, but the Hornady 75-grain VMAX bullets shoot amazingly well in my Savage .243.

 

[SmokinJoe]

My 6BR is 14 twist and I am getting good results with the 65 V-Max and TAC at almost 3600fps. Got another one with 12 twist that I tried some 75's in while doing other development and it looked promising also.

 

[linedrive301ft]

All three of those AMax bullets will shoot in your 8tw. I like the 75's for the BC. I don't think you
can go wrong with anything you choose.

 

[Murray Brook]

The 75 gr V-Max with N-135 shoot great in my 10 twist 6 BR

 

[RussellJ]

The 75 gr V-Max with N-135 shoot great in my 10 twist 6 BR

The 75 gr V-Max with N-135 shoots outstanding in my 6 BR Pac-nor re-barreled 12 twist XR100.

 

[urbanrifleman]

80 grain Blitz would be my choice after the 85 BTHP which, I guess, has been discontinued.

SIERRA 6mm(.243)80g BLITZ BULLET VARMINTER 100/bx - Graf & Sons

In rifles chambered for either the 6mm Remington or 243 Winchester cartridge, this 80 grain #1515 Blitz bullet is dependably frangible and has no peer as a varmint bullet at velocities delivered by these cartridges. The Sierra Spitzer boat tail shape assures a flat trajectory, good resistance to...

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[urbanrifleman]

There is also this guy.

SIERRA 6mm(.243) 85gr SPT BULLET VARMINTER 100/bx - Graf & Sons

In rifles, this 85 grain Spitzer bullet has an excellent flat base design with high-velocity capabilities for all 6mm cartridges. This bullet features a rigidly controlled internal taper and jacket thickness engineered for expansion on varmints and small game. This game bullet is suitable for...

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[nakneker]

I’ve had good success with the Vmax in the weights you’ve listed in many of my 6mm rifles, fast twist. One bullet you may want to consider is the 70 Blitzkings, for whatever reason that bullet tends to give some itty bitty groups in my 6BR and 6PPC varmint rifles. Performance on small critters isn't much different than Vmaxes and Ballastic tips, they all give you red mist and chunks on the prairie dog fields.

Sierra 6mm 70gr BlitzKing

Product Information Caliber: 6mm Bullet Diameter: 0.243” Bullet Weight: 70 Grains OAL: 0.898" Bullet Style: Polymer Tip Boat Tail G1 BC: 0.299 Part Number: 1507 or 1507C Quantity: 100 or 500

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[Idaho-Lefty]

I've been shooting, the 80 gr. Sierra Varminter's, 80 gr. Berger, Flat Base Varmints and up to, the 95 gr. Classic Hunters for, Longer Ranges on Sage Rats or at, a coyote,.. once, in a while.
All 3 are Accurate, in my 1-7.5 twist, 6XC, IF NOT,.. pushed too Hard.
I could NOT get, the 87 gr. V-Max to group "Well", repeatably,. in My Rifle.
When I run Low on Bullets, the 70 gr BlitzKings and 75 V-Maxes, look like, a Good Ones to, Try !
I really LIKE, most Sierra Bullets !

 

[urbanrifleman]

SIERRA 6mm(.243) 85gr SPT BULLET VARMINTER 100/bx - Graf & Sons

In rifles, this 85 grain Spitzer bullet has an excellent flat base design with high-velocity capabilities for all 6mm cartridges. This bullet features a rigidly controlled internal taper and jacket thickness engineered for expansion on varmints and small game. This game bullet is suitable for...

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We need jump on these things and do some testing. I have never seen these before.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I've NEVER seen,.. a Flat Based Sierra Bullet,.. shoot Poorly,.. ever !
They are, almost,.. "Idiot Proof" ( just get, the Powder Charge,.. RIGHT )

 

[urbanrifleman]

On sale

Sierra Varminter Bullets 243 Cal, 6mm (243 Diameter) 85 Grain Spitzer

Sierra Varminter Bullets deliver the performance and consistency needed in the demanding sport of varmint hunting. Lightly constructed to provide...

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[Murray Brook]

@nakneker
Do you think the 70gr BK would shoot in a 14 twist.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Availability is Key--My shop Bluecollar always has Hornady in stock so question is what Vmax for long PD shots? The 87 is a PIA to get shooting great--so ...should I try the 58g, the 65g, the 75g Vmax straight 6BR in Savage factory rifle 8 twist with short FB in this one. Headed there this morning and want to try something other than the 87--I have it shooting OK but not great--I have Varget and N133 and N135 I am thinking the 75g
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go get some of these

Sierra 6mm 85gr SPT #1520

Product Information Caliber: 6mm Bullet Diameter: 0.243” Bullet Weight: 85 Grains OAL: 0.903" Bullet Style: Spire Point - Varminter G1 BC: 0.315 Part Number: 1520 Quantity: 100

www.bluecollarreloading.com

 

[nakneker]

@nakneker
Do you think the 70gr BK would shoot in a 14 twist.

It should shoot them just fine.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Speer Bullets 243 Cal, 6mm (243 Diameter) 85 Grain Spitzer Boat Tail

Speer offers a variety of reloading bullets ideal for hunters, plinkers and varminters. Speer Spitzer Boat Tail bullets feature a tapered heel that...

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I didn't know Speer had an 85 sp. These are cheap!!

 

[urbanrifleman]

Availability is Key--My shop Bluecollar always has Hornady in stock so question is what Vmax for long PD shots? The 87 is a PIA to get shooting great--so ...should I try the 58g, the 65g, the 75g Vmax straight 6BR in Savage factory rifle 8 twist with short FB in this one. Headed there this morning and want to try something other than the 87--I have it shooting OK but not great--I have Varget and N133 and N135 I am thinking the 75g
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have never seen these before.

HORNADY 6MM (.243) 87gr BTHP BULLET VARMINT 100/BX - Graf & Sons

The Hornady® line of traditional Varmint™ bullets features a streamlined design for flat trajectory. Its lead core and match-grade copper jacket represent the original standard created by Joyce Hornady for classic varmint hunting. Primarily comprised of spire point profiles and flat base...

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[jamesdmock]

Although I haven't shot Prairie Dogs since 1998, I found a cheap, accurate, and fragile bullet in the Remington Power Lokt 50 gr. in .22 caliber. They are very accurate and will explode pds. I did not shoot any 6mms but they should be the same. Good shooting...James