Was happy with the 6mm 70gr. BT 'till now!!!

Colin · Dec 2, 2007

I have fired a total of 4 6mm 70gr BT's at coyotes since I got my .243. First was a straight on chest shot at 70+- yards, worked perfectly. Second, I missed a head shot, resulting in a gut shot at 101 yards, third was a follow up to that shot.

Yesterday, I fired my fourth bullet at a coyote which resulted in complete bullet failure!!! It missed the coyote completely!!!

Just kidding. I did not judge the distance right. Thought he was right at 300 yards, crosshairs firmly planted at the top of his back, bullet hit just under him. I suspect he was 325-350 yards. I really wanted to see the performance at this distance.

Anybody use these bullets at 300 yards and beyond on anything bigger than a woodchuck?

todbartell · Dec 2, 2007

I whacked five yotes last winter with the 70 NBT in my 243 (3500 f/s). First shot was a 300y frontal which didnt exit (planted yote in tracks). Second was 275 yard head shot, it made a mess of her head. Third was 80 yard quartering shot that blew up on impact and exited too, big hole. Fourth was about 225 yards and it made a pretty big exit broadside. Fifth was about 150 yards and it blew coyote chunks for 30 feet on the other side.

THis year I am shooting 55 grain NBT and after 1 yote so far it looks good. 316 yards small exit

TScottW99 · Dec 2, 2007

What kind of powder with the 55 grain NBT? Am going to work up some loads for a NEF Handi in .243. Was thinking about trying the varmint grenade but would rather stick with Nosler.

todbartell · Dec 3, 2007

Im using Varget but RL15 works almost as well in my rifle.

JD338 · Dec 3, 2007

Colin,

I have used the exact combo on woodchucks and 1 fox at around 300 yds.
My longest shot was a woodchuck at 380 yds.
Nice bullet for varmints and predators.

JD338