Did the SST not make a clean kill with a good shot at 260 yards? I ask because I'm still looking for a better pill for hunting.
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Originally posted by jim_bob View PostDid the SST not make a clean kill with a good shot at 260 yards? I ask because I'm still looking for a better pill for hunting.
I am a novice hunter but I think I need a bullet with better penetration and that holds together better. That said, the antelope was probably dead on its feet from the first shot.
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Barnes TTSX or TAC-TX they are expensive to buy loaded. Cheaper if you reload, and they will do the job.
Come in 100gr or 120 gr, or 100gr Nosler Partition, if I wanted a heavier bullet 129gr ABLR or 130gr Berger VLD Precision Firearms has all of these in box of 50 or again roll your own.12.5" SBR Grendel - Need Barrel
Surge - Rugged Suppressor
Been a fan of the Grendel from the very beginning and haven't second guessed that choice one time.
Aim small, miss small!
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Antelope are pretty soft targets, but so are cup and core bullets. If I were going antelope hunting, I'm not sure I would necessarily go to premium bullet.
I can blow up a 130gr .270 Core Lokt just the same, but not see the impact due to recoil, then quickly try to recover for follow-up if necessary, or just blast with Hornady factory ammo.
If you are worried about weight retention, the 129gr SST might do better for the simple reason of slower impact velocity.
If you want to go premium, you could try the new GS Customs, Barnes, Lehigh, or cut down GMX. I would shoot an antelope with a target BTHP and not think twice, to be honest. In my area, they don't let us get much closer than 400yds, and they move out quickly from that distance.
Like you said though, it was probably dead on its feet.NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
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There are some really good bullet for game recommendations in Volume II of the 6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks.
I personally would probably take the 123gr AMAX and roll with that for antelope.NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
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Originally posted by JPShooter View PostLRRPF52,
Why would you take the AMAX over the SST. I ask as one who knows not the real difference, so I'm not second guessing your position but trying to understand.
Thanks!NRA Basic, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, RSO
CCW, CQM, DM, Long Range Rifle Instructor
6.5 Grendel Reloading Handbooks & chamber brushes can be found here:
www.AR15buildbox.com
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Originally posted by Lightning8 View PostMy bullet placement was not perfect on first shot - hit about 3 inches too far toward middle. Antelope was still on its feet and turned its back toward me. Second shot SST went into rump area and broke back leg. Antelope went down and was dead when I got to it. When we cleaned the antelope - there was no exit would from first shot and no blood trail - all the blood was in the chest cavity. Disappointed in second shot - the SST broke leg but we recovered the core of the SST with minimal penetration and minimal retained weight.
I am a novice hunter but I think I need a bullet with better penetration and that holds together better. That said, the antelope was probably dead on its feet from the first shot.
Before I pull the trigger on a Grendel upper for my Colt HBAR 16" I want to be well informed about the capabilities of the cartridge.Last edited by MASTARBLASTER; 10-15-2015, 01:34 AM.
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Originally posted by Lightning8 View PostMy bullet placement was not perfect on first shot - hit about 3 inches too far toward middle. Antelope was still on its feet and turned its back toward me. Second shot SST went into rump area and broke back leg. Antelope went down and was dead when I got to it. When we cleaned the antelope - there was no exit would from first shot and no blood trail - all the blood was in the chest cavity. Disappointed in second shot - the SST broke leg but we recovered the core of the SST with minimal penetration and minimal retained weight.
I am a novice hunter but I think I need a bullet with better penetration and that holds together better. That said, the antelope was probably dead on its feet from the first shot.
Disclaimer: I have neither hand loaded or personally used the SST so I could be wrong in my understanding of it.
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Here is mine, just finishing when the SLR gas block gets here today hopefully.
Mega Billet side charge (right side only since suppressed)
Kies NIBX carrier
Bushmaster Lower
AR Gold Trigger (black version)
NF uni mount 20 MOA
Leopold 20x VX3
Shilen select match, 16" fluted, .875 at the gas block
264 LBC Chamber
MIAD grip
Gun Fighter Mod 3
YH Phantom Supressor with QD brake adapter
SLR adjustable gas block
Nitrided gas tube
DOA trigger guard
Thinking of sending the whole rig out for camo Hydro dip or Cerakote if it shoots to my satisfaction.
Hoopefully get to test it this week.Attached FilesLast edited by SG4247; 10-16-2015, 12:12 AM.NRA F-Class Mid Range High Master
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Originally posted by 1075 tech View PostBut isn't that the design of the SST?IIRC, the Super Shock Tip was designed to allow initial penetration and then deliver all it's energy to the target. The energy is used as it enters the target which would often result in shallower penetration and massive temporary wound channel as well as early bullet deformation. It was not designed to save meat or hides and is not recommended if you are concerned with conserving those.
Disclaimer: I have neither hand loaded or personally used the SST so I could be wrong in my understanding of it.
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