6mm non toxic experience

[Malxwal]

After a discussion around non toxic bullets with a man far more knowledgeable and experienced than myself yesterday, I'm keen to garner people's experiences of non toxic in their 6mm chamberings.
Which bullet, chambering, MV, and deer species.

 

[Malxwal]

Nobody using lead free in 6mm chamberings then ?

 

[jcampbellsmith]

I gave up and went to 6.5 based rounds. 260 Rem and 6.5 Creedmoor.
Regards
JCS

 

[Malxwal]

I gave up and went to 6.5 based rounds. 260 Rem and 6.5 Creedmoor.
Regards
JCS

Why exactly?

 

[jcampbellsmith]

Why exactly?

Could not achieve repeatable results on paper.
Regards
JCS

 

[jimsim]

I’m using 90 grain cx homeloads in a 6CM @3200 fps , been using them muntjac roe and fallow to good effect

 

[Malxwal]

I’m using 90 grain cx homeloads in a 6CM @3200 fps , been using them muntjac roe and fallow to good effect

Can you advise your shot placement ? Any pics ?

 

[Andyquadra]

I've been loading Wapiti for a short time, 85gr loaded to their factory receipt in .243. Shot 4 muntjac all on the same day, 1 head, 2 shoulder and 1 H/L, all dropped on the spot

 

[Penyard]

Currently working on NT loads for my 6XC with 85gr Yew Tree, 80gr Barnes TTSX and 90gr Hornady CX in the mix. I’m sure I will come up with a suitable load and have been very happy with Barnes in other chambering, albeit bigger ones.

I’ve worked up a load for a mates .243 using 80gr Barnes and he is very happy with the performance thus far on muntjac, roe and fallow.

 

[Dave_45]

A chap I know uses wapiti 85 gr I think mal,also uses them in 270

I’m going to go 6mm , my 22-250 and non toxic isn’t really good for culling.
It’s fine for one or two but no more.

 

[xavierdoc]

I was using 80.5gr Yew Tree in my 243Win. No complaints: accurate, killed well.
Only stopped using as I rebarrelled to a faster-twist 243AI and need to develop another load.

 

[Malxwal]

Anybody shooting reds ?

 

[Heym SR20]

Shooting 80gn Fox using the factory load data. Deer don’t like them at all.

I also tried the Peregrine VRG3 flat nosed 100gn bullet. Grouped well and hit hard.

 

[Ronin]

Anybody shooting reds ?

Yup but not with a 6mm

 

[Malxwal]

Although I am keen to hear of all experience, I am also particularly keen to hear if anyone has experience of non toxic in 6mm on red deer.

 

[petlowe]

Wifie uses a .243 with 80.5gr Youtree, very effective, very accurate but you are killing with the wound rather than ballistic shock.
It's heart shot at least 50 fallow, they do tend to move off before dropping as they aren't knocked over.

 

[timbrayford]

After a discussion around non toxic bullets with a man far more knowledgeable and experienced than myself yesterday, I'm keen to garner people's experiences of non toxic in their 6mm chamberings.
Which bullet, chambering, MV, and deer species.

Barnes ttsx 80grn fine on roe but inadequate on anything larger, 243

 

[Auroch]

I’ve been using federal power shok hollow point copper 85gr in my 243 on roe for a while and have head-shot a few reds. Had my first broadside red this morning - good sized calf at 70m. Went for a double lung shot avoiding the shoulders - calibre sized entry and 2p sized exit with reasonable damage to both lungs. 40m run as expected with the shot placement.

 

[Ginc]

Barnes TTSX 80gr from 243win - 99% success on roes. 1 bullet for each. Also successfully used for red does, wild boar and fallow deer.

 

[wytonpjs]

Barnes ttsx 80grn fine on roe but inadequate on anything larger, 243

Beg to differ - it's about 50:50 between my .243 and .270 on fallow with some of the biggest bucks being taken with the .243. Exclusively using Barnes TTSX, 80gr in the .243 (IMR4895), 110gr in the .270 (VIT N135) and 130gr in the .308 (IMR4895).