Sierra TMK projectiles

[fclass556]

Curious if anyone has tried the new Sierra TMK proj's yet. ?? Andy

[Josh Cox]

I have tried them at 600m without any load development, they did not stand out, I should probably try a ladder test with them.

Would be interested in what others find.

[Barossa_222]

Are there some available in Aus at the moment? Where can I source some 30cal pills from?

[ShaneG]

There has been a 195 gr 30 cal announced recently also.
That will take ages to filter through normal Australian supply channels.
Plus they will usually only become available once US demand is satisfied?

[willow]

They're a bloody expensive bullet, so they would want to be good to tempt most shooters away from Bergers.

[Josh Cox]

this thread prompted me to have another try with the TMK, shot them at 800m, still didn't stand out.

[fclass556]

Josh, What size projectiles are you using ?

[Josh Cox]

308 155GN

[Razer]

Interesting, they sell for US$47 per 100 and the price I see here is Au$108 per 100.
That is one hell of a mark up over and above the exchange rate.
I have been shooting the Sierra 2156 which is factory pointed and they seem to require 0.4 gr more powder to achieve same result as Berger Hybrid.
The TMK is only a 2156 with an acetal resin tip which seems to be a backward step from a solid pointed projectile to the same shape and a tip possibly subject to deformation?
It is a couple of years since I laid in a supply of 2156 and they cost me about $44 per 100 in the bulk packs. No way would I pay over a dollar for a 2156 with a fancy tip.