Favourite copper?

[Donkey Basher]

Firstly, I am furious that because I was driving I was way too late to hijack this thread with the 'Favourite Copper" gag.

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A classic from @Stalker62 - like him, I’m late to the party but I’m going to go for DI Alex Drake

 

[Rutland lad]

I avoided that awkward cliche, but I must say I’ve discovered a YouTube site that probably goes back to one of my early influences, and it’s got me hooked. I’ll post a link.

I am slightly surprised that nobody suggested Rowan Atkinson’s character in ‘The Thin Blue Line’ or ‘Rosie’. Both of which have more in common with real Police work !

Anyway - see what you think of this.

 

[wytonpjs]

Is the supply of them pretty steady here? Nothing worse than starting something and then finding you can’t get it

Dauntsey Guns will post and always have good stocks

 

[wildfowler.250]

Fox are really consistent and effective, but fly like bricks.

Woodland or short range. If you have to shoot at range or in strong wind, the drift gets a bit challenging

I have to say this has put me off them a bit, they were just about in the shopping basket.
Appreciate it’s probably small differences but no point making my life harder for myself especially as the main benefit of copper would be for the rare estate day in the highlands

 

[wildfowler.250]

Out of interest folks, do you usually try a packet of factory stuff before you load up to see if your rifle likes a bullet? Or do you load up on what you want because the home brew will be better regardless?

I sometimes wonder if a try before you buy is more cost and time effective in the long run

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

I have to say this has put me off them a bit, they were just about in the shopping basket.
Appreciate it’s probably small differences but no point making my life harder for myself especially as the main benefit of copper would be for the rare estate day in the highlands

I wouldn’t be worried about that their a good bullet out to 300

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Out of interest folks, do you usually try a packet of factory stuff before you load up to see if your rifle likes a bullet? Or do you load up on what you want because the home brew will be better regardless?

I sometimes wonder if a try before you buy is more cost and time effective in the long run

I’ve not bought a factory copper ammunition yet, I’ve always picked a bullet and made it work

 

[Dave_45]

Personally I stick to what I know works, I’ve used the Barnes TTSX for well over a decade and it has served its purpose. Well, I have said all along if you could get the UK copper projectile makers to carbon copy me a Barnes TTSX I would use it For certainly try it!

The big problem is and this is my personal opinion it’s all go fast and light and it’s un nesessary

Light for calibre and sent on with some oomph works well enough for me.

Each to their own, it would be monotonous if we all thought the same.

Still wouldn’t use any fragmenting again though but that’s maybe me and my incessant need to send em on

 

[BLUEROLL]

GS Custom are the bes in my experience but unfortunately discontinued. Barnes TTSX are the next best for me.

I'm looking forward to trying out the new 60gr 6mm Yew tree bullet

60gr 6mm Yew Tree ????

 

[takbok]

60gr 6mm Yew Tree ????

Yes, he's making a new one

 

[timbrayford]

Out of interest folks, do you usually try a packet of factory stuff before you load up to see if your rifle likes a bullet? Or do you load up on what you want because the home brew will be better regardless?

I sometimes wonder if a try before you buy is more cost and time effective in the long run

Made my own for years now, factory stuff is ok to a point but nowhere near as good as home loads once you get the hang of it.

 

[wildfowler.250]

I’ve not bought a factory copper ammunition yet, I’ve always picked a bullet and made it work

Made my own for years now, factory stuff is ok to a point but nowhere near as good as home loads once you get the hang of it.

Cheers folks. There’s so many options it’s hard to know which one to go for. Sounds like it’ll be barnes 110,(I’m not totally convinced my rifle likes the longer bullets) but if not then fox 130’s.

I should add I do load my own but accubonds and ELDX in the .270 and x55 respectively.

 

[Heym SR20]

Favourite bullet?

Favourite Copper Bullet??

Well there will be no definitive answer.

Are you are shooting CWD sized game, or large Wild Boar, Big Red stags or big game overseas - chances are different bullets will be more or less suitable.

Typical range you are shooting at, and muzzle velocity bullet will be launched at. Again impact velocity has a huge effect on what works.

Point of impact - if you hit the HILAR animal will drop on the spot abd be totally dead by the time you get to it. Put a bullet tight in behind the shoulder through heart and lungs it will jump and then a headlong run for a few seconds before piling up and will be totally dead when you get to it. Choice of bullet may well affect where you should put the bullet, but provided it is tough enough to penetrate to the vitals end result will be pretty similar. However a light rapidly expanding bullet may not penetrate the shoulder blade. The animal will be stunned, fall to the ground but then run off.

Rifle - every rifle seems to have its own idea as to what it likes.

What is available - there are lots of choices on the interwebulator, but many may well not be available to you because of geographic locality. What does your local reloading supply shop actually stock?

And finally, don’t forget that most of us won’t use every different type of bullet. We will try one or two and if they work then we stick with them. We will then recommend those to any one who asks.

 

[dillieboy]

Dixon if dock green

 

[2Ll’s]

Folks this is something I’ve revisited a few times but the options seem to be pleasantly increasing a lot.

What do you find works well?

I appreciate whether a bullet shoots in a particular rifle will vary.

I tried power blades in the .270 and the didn’t seem to stabilise. Thumb hole at 100 then A4 at 200-250 which I couldn’t quite understand.

I also have the option for the 6.5x55 but still have plenty eldx for this and the .270 is really what I’d take if I (rarely) do a paid day.

Tempted by TTSX 110 grain but what works for you guys? The europe stuff I seem to hear is more carcass messy?

130 grain Nosler E tips

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Favourite bullet?

Favourite Copper Bullet??

Well there will be no definitive answer.

Are you are shooting CWD sized game, or large Wild Boar, Big Red stags or big game overseas - chances are different bullets will be more or less suitable.

Typical range you are shooting at, and muzzle velocity bullet will be launched at. Again impact velocity has a huge effect on what works.

Point of impact - if you hit the HILAR animal will drop on the spot abd be totally dead by the time you get to it. Put a bullet tight in behind the shoulder through heart and lungs it will jump and then a headlong run for a few seconds before piling up and will be totally dead when you get to it. Choice of bullet may well affect where you should put the bullet, but provided it is tough enough to penetrate to the vitals end result will be pretty similar. However a light rapidly expanding bullet may not penetrate the shoulder blade. The animal will be stunned, fall to the ground but then run off.

Rifle - every rifle seems to have its own idea as to what it likes.

What is available - there are lots of choices on the interwebulator, but many may well not be available to you because of geographic locality. What does your local reloading supply shop actually stock?

And finally, don’t forget that most of us won’t use every different type of bullet. We will try one or two and if they work then we stick with them. We will then recommend those to any one who asks.

rubbish - 130gn for all uk in 270, 150gn in 30cal, 140gn in 6.5 that’s about as complicated as it needs to be

 

[wildfowler.250]

Favourite bullet?

Favourite Copper Bullet??

Well there will be no definitive answer.

Are you are shooting CWD sized game, or large Wild Boar, Big Red stags or big game overseas - chances are different bullets will be more or less suitable.

Typical range you are shooting at, and muzzle velocity bullet will be launched at. Again impact velocity has a huge effect on what works.

Point of impact - if you hit the HILAR animal will drop on the spot abd be totally dead by the time you get to it. Put a bullet tight in behind the shoulder through heart and lungs it will jump and then a headlong run for a few seconds before piling up and will be totally dead when you get to it. Choice of bullet may well affect where you should put the bullet, but provided it is tough enough to penetrate to the vitals end result will be pretty similar. However a light rapidly expanding bullet may not penetrate the shoulder blade. The animal will be stunned, fall to the ground but then run off.

Rifle - every rifle seems to have its own idea as to what it likes.

What is available - there are lots of choices on the interwebulator, but many may well not be available to you because of geographic locality. What does your local reloading supply shop actually stock?

And finally, don’t forget that most of us won’t use every different type of bullet. We will try one or two and if they work then we stick with them. We will then recommend those to any one who asks.

Appreciate the detailed reply. I’ve never quite understood why folk call it a Hilar shot - that’s part of the lungs. It’s shooting through the brachial plexus / nerve bundle that will drop it on the spot which is the desired effect of that shot. It may subsequently take out the hilar area of the lung field but it’s definitely a misnomer.

130 grain Nosler E tips

I’m surprised so little people mention Nosler to be honest. I really rate them as a ‘brand’. Accubonds are fab but E tips rarely come up. Usually barnes , hornady , sako ect all first

 

[wildfowler.250]

rubbish - 130gn for all uk in 270, 150gn in 30cal, 140gn in 6.5 that’s about as complicated as it needs to be

I mean I’m happy as long as the bullet shoots. I’m more interested in the bullet construction /behaviour than the weight I tend to agree

 

[shbangsteve]

rubbish - 130gn for all uk in 270, 150gn in 30cal, 140gn in 6.5 that’s about as complicated as it needs to be

Why would you have a heavier bullet in 6.5 than in .270 when .270 has a larger diameter ?

 

[Norfolk Deer Search]

Why would you have a heavier bullet in 6.5 than in .270 when .270 has a larger diameter ?

140’s just work well in the 6.5x55 and 130’s in the 270 is just the bread and butter they just work