I just got a chance to try superformance in my 1 in 9 twist 25" Kreiger barrel 6mm Rem today. The 6 rounds I fired from the best load tried averaged 3824fps with a max load of 54gr and all stayed under 3/4". With a 300yd zero and a max +/- height of 3" this is a 350yd point blank coyote load. I'd planned to shoot heavier bullets from this rifle, but for the intended use and performance I will have to try this one. I will give more results as I get them.
Hornady Superformance results 6mm rem 70gr ballistic tip
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mcseal2":38ywhgd8 said:
That is going to be one terrific coyote load! Nicely done.
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Thanks!
I am wondering if I will get "splash" hits with the 70gr at this velocity up close that do not penetrate well. With this much bullet weight I think it will still be lethal, but might be real hard on hides. I will have to try this powder with the 90gr AccuBond when it becomes available also. They don't list load data for the 90gr bullets yet either in the 6mm, but do in the 243WSSM. Hopefully they will add more loading data in the future.
I am wondering if I will get "splash" hits with the 70gr at this velocity up close that do not penetrate well. With this much bullet weight I think it will still be lethal, but might be real hard on hides. I will have to try this powder with the 90gr AccuBond when it becomes available also. They don't list load data for the 90gr bullets yet either in the 6mm, but do in the 243WSSM. Hopefully they will add more loading data in the future.
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The 70 gr BT is going to leave a nice hole in a coyote. Try to stay off the big bones.
JD338
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Got a double on yotes this morning off a cow carcass. We had one prolapse a couple days ago and lost her. Anyway, I shot the first at 124yds through the lungs and the 70gr BT exited through the far shoulder. The second started slowing up at 275yds so I took time to set up my X-bag on the roof of the Polaris Ranger, shot from the bed. It stopped at 342yds and looked back, that bullet didn't exit. I ranged the Polaris from the dead yotes no time to range before shooting. It was sure nice not to worry about holdover, and the wind while strong was in my face. The BT must have held up well at the high velocity to exit at 124yds through the shoulder.
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I'm on a roll, got another 2 this morning and missed a 3rd. It was a cold calm morning, sunny with a good frost, good for yotes to be moving. First one was off the carcass at 225yds, bullet didn't exit and yote dropped in it's tracks. Second one was a little later fixing fence. All I could see was his head reflecting in the sun at 330yds. I set up my X-bag over the back of the Ranger and lined up, but he kept acting curious and taking an occasional step forward. I waited and finally got a shot at his chest quartering to me. He also dropped right there and the bullet didn't exit. Feeling cocky I tried a shot on another one at 440yds, but shot right under his belly. Still a good morning!
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Congrats on doing a fine job of coyote hunting - and it sure seems like your load is doing well.
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I've shot 9 coyotes now with the new load, and I'm very happy with it. I shot one at 124yds, 4 between 330 & 370yds, and the rest at 200-250yds. The 124yd bullet exited and none of the others did. Entrance holes were fairly small, and none of the coyotes went over 30yds after the shot. The coyotes that are a little smarter still often stop and look back around 350yds, and by that time I can be set up and ready for them. I haven't ranged one before shooting yet, but do it before going to examine them. I love the 350yd point blank hold, I'd be missing more of them if I was guessing range and holdover.
I still prefer high BC bullets at around 3000fps for big game. Usually when I get long shots on game I have time to range the animal, check wind, and take a well-supported shot. For coyotes on the ranch though when everything is hurried, this is the best thing I've tried yet.
I still prefer high BC bullets at around 3000fps for big game. Usually when I get long shots on game I have time to range the animal, check wind, and take a well-supported shot. For coyotes on the ranch though when everything is hurried, this is the best thing I've tried yet.
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