6PPC?

[kenbro]

Is anyone still using 6PPC for deer?
Wondering how they’re working with non lead bullets.
Thanks, Ken.

 

[jthyttin]

Presumably quite badly, since those are usually 1-14" or 1-13" twist. Even if you have something built with 1-10" it will struggle with monolithic non-lead since lightest bullets seem to be around 80gr.

Technically you could shoot something like 55gr Nosler BT leadfree, and removing the plastic tip it might stabilize from 1-13". Same restrictions apply as using other varmint bullets on deer.

 

[Home Loader]

70gr virtus are very accurate in my 6PPC I have not yet tried them on deer but foxes die just the same.

 

[takbok]

The perfect bullet:


In its absence I'd go with a custom 55-60gr Barnes TTSX.

 

[25 Sharps]

Is anyone still using 6PPC for deer?
Wondering how they’re working with non lead bullets.
Thanks, Ken.

Looked at it.

Bought a .243

 

[25 Sharps]

Or these

.243 Cal-055gr Hammer Hunter™ - Hammer Bullets

This one will give big game performance with very low recoil in the .243 cal rifles. With very high velocity capability and a bullet that is sure to stay together on the short range high velocity impacts. This pure copper killer is a great option for young hunters that don't need recoil, or...

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[Klenchblaize]

Shooting deer with it is one thing. Doing so with a deer-legal load is quite another.

I’m referring to Lowland deer as distinct from Highland roe.

K