Yew Tree Options

[Deermanagement]

Braved the cold this morning as I knew it would be last chance before the wind picks up. Read enough to know what to expect in performance and with everyone saying how accurate the YT bullets are, I did expect a decent performance. 3 shot groups yes, but if I overlaid all 6 load they'd be more than capable for hunting purposes

 

[Utectok]

Here are tlr at 300m nothing wrong with that and 1000m capable

 

[sikastag270]

so called toxic shite again

 

[big ears]

For those who still say copper doesn’t expand it pencils ……

Roe doe 38 lbs larder weight
This was from 6.5PRC
114grn TLR yewtree
Shot at 185yds
Bullet went between two ribs, hole is minuscule…
It totally pulped top half of the heart and blew this hole out taking 85% of far side shoulder
So can’t say didn’t expand & didn’t hit bone on way in to do so
And it managed to run 20ft!
Paul

That was my experience with the TLR, the original hollow point were less damaging and just as acurate.
That said @devon deer stalker swears by the TLR.
Think it’s a case if trying them all and finding the one you like

 

[big ears]

Barnes inconsistencies from the same box can be eye opening.

Yew tree bullets are insanely accurate and easy to load up.

They can be messy at times , which is my main gripe.

Trying hasler ariete and so far happy,but would go back to yew tree if I felt the need.

Try Virtus as well.

 

[Free range rob]

Try Virtus as well.

I did and couldn’t get on with them that well, still got a few boxes I think

 

[sauer]

Question regarding yew tree range …..
Standard hunter
TLR
SuperX

Where do they differ in terms of frangibility in relation to each other ?

Paul

 

[Free range rob]

Question regarding yew tree range …..
Standard hunter
TLR
SuperX

Where do they differ in terms of frangibility in relation to each other ?

Paul

My take is
Standard, not very
TLR again low
Super X slightly more, so pretty much the order you put them in

 

[Utectok]

Question regarding yew tree range …..
Standard hunter
TLR
SuperX

Where do they differ in terms of frangibility in relation to each other ?

Paul

So obviously ask Rich but I think TLR designed to be effective killing bullets at ranges up to 500m. High BC so retain energy and expand at long range.
Standard hunter designed for normal stalking sub 200m lower bc than tlr but that doesn’t matter at those distances.
Super X somewhere between the two decent BC lighter and faster at normal ranges so low drop but don’t retain as much energy at distance but a good medium range choice.
?? @Yew Tree Fieldsports

 

[sauer]

Cheers … maybe not so obvious to “ask Rich”
If you don’t know who he is etc
I did have a look at their website which is good but doesn’t explain differences or application differences

My basic non lead ammo knowledge so far, is the …. Is I it monolithic / keep their weight
Vs
More frangible design

Cheers
Paul

 

[Utectok]

Cheers … maybe not so obvious to “ask Rich”
If you don’t know who he is etc
I did have a look at their website which is good but doesn’t explain differences or application differences

My basic non lead ammo knowledge so far, is the …. Is I it monolithic / keep their weight
Vs
More frangible design

Cheers
Paul

He’s here and super helpful @Yew Tree Fieldsports

 

[Utectok]

Cheers … maybe not so obvious to “ask Rich”
If you don’t know who he is etc
I did have a look at their website which is good but doesn’t explain differences or application differences

My basic non lead ammo knowledge so far, is the …. Is I it monolithic / keep their weight
Vs
More frangible design

Cheers
Paul

Most people who shoot mono metal end up using Barnes ttsx (can be tricky to load for and availability is a real problem) but great bullets. Or Yewtree readily available and easy to load for personally I think the best bullet I have shot lead or copper. There are some others that some Like but I’ve shot most of them and above is the best I’d say.
The Barnes is not frangible and needs a lot of speed the yewtree is partly frangible (tip only). I find the partly frangible works better at ranges over 200m.

 

[HonestJohn]

I'll stick to sako powerhead blade bullets. only non-excellent performances have been due to me shooting them from a .308 (which some argue has no velocity ), at 200 ish, and making low heart shots on mature deer, with heavy 165g coppers...even then, nothing has gone more than 10yds

 

[Utectok]

I'll stick to sako powerhead blade bullets. only non-excellent performances have been due to me shooting them from a .308 (which some argue has no velocity ), at 200 ish, and making low heart shots on mature deer, with heavy 165g coppers...even then, nothing has gone more than 10yds

I think they have Barnes bullets in the loaded ammunition

 

[HonestJohn]

I think they have Barnes bullets in the loaded ammunition

used to, used to

 

[Yew Tree Fieldsports]

Cheers … maybe not so obvious to “ask Rich”
If you don’t know who he is etc
I did have a look at their website which is good but doesn’t explain differences or application differences

My basic non lead ammo knowledge so far, is the …. Is I it monolithic / keep their weight
Vs
More frangible design

Cheers
Paul

by all means ping me a message with any questions on here or indeed send an email via the 'info' button on the website.
Cheers
Rich

 

[Yew Tree Fieldsports]

So obviously ask Rich but I think TLR designed to be effective killing bullets at ranges up to 500m. High BC so retain energy and expand at long range.
Standard hunter designed for normal stalking sub 200m lower bc than tlr but that doesn’t matter at those distances.
Super X somewhere between the two decent BC lighter and faster at normal ranges so low drop but don’t retain as much energy at distance but a good medium range choice.
?? @Yew Tree Fieldsports

Yep that's pretty much it. The super X does also expand very fast so it's a decent option for those doing a lot of head or neck shooting. I also think the lighter weight of the super X suits the moderate 6.5 cartridges a bit better but that's just a personal view.

 

[Danny Fireblade]

I push 130gn TTSX at 3100fps in my .308 and have had deer to over 300m with them. I find them an excellent choice and will continue to use them.

 

[Foxyboy43]

I push 130gn TTSX at 3100fps in my .308 and have had deer to over 300m with them. I find them an excellent choice and will continue to use them.

Crikey - they must really sting! Any pressure signs?

 

[Antonyweeks]

Tbh I get 3100 from the Yewtree 126.5gn in my 30-06. RWS cases and n150. Seems to do the trick.