308 Win. | 125 gn Sierra TGK | Testing.

[@williamgaines9784]

The rock chucks felt a shiver down their spines when you tested these loads.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

HaHa! Thanks for watching.

[@Michigan4Conservative]

Thanks Dave. I like the weight range capabilities of the 308. From vermin to venison, 308 is great. 👍

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

As the saying goes; "The 308 is capable at allot of uses, but perfect at none." Most of us are just fine with the capable at allot of uses.

[@Michigan4Conservative]

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 The 308 will still out perform my abilities as an operator. 😅

[@hoffpbass]

Thanks Dave. All these years of watching ammo tests, yours is the first that has put up a head to head comparison of Boat Tails vs Flat Base in the same weight, same caliber and same rifle. All the other channels just talk about theoretical comparisons, but yours is the first physical comparison I've seen. Thank you 👍 That said, you also just proved the accuracy differences at typical hunting distances are negligible. So, puts to rest the 6.5CM/PRC vs Win270 debate. If you're going hunting, get a 270. Also, I love these 125gn 308 rounds. These light for caliber ballistic tips make excellent varmint loads. I literally found your channel researching the Federal 308 110gn VMax loads screaming at 3200+ ft/sec. Loved every one of your videos since. Appreciate all the hard work and detail, Dave. Have a fantastic week 🤠🇺🇸🍻

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for the kind words. But I have to admit, I do like the newer technologies of both rifles and bullets. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is a very accurate, versatile, has more types/weights of modern bullets and uses16 - 20 grains less powder, it has retired my .270 Win. Thanks for watching and your support here.

[@hoffpbass]

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 Excellent point about the powder. I don't hand load. So, I see considering the off the shelf costs. But I have a 6.5CM too. Box prices are higher than the old classics, in my shopping opinion.

[@carlwilliams6300]

Great groups I just recently got a reloading kit I have always been a big fan of Sierra bullets thanks for the video God bless

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Welcome to the hand loading experience. Caution; It is addicting. HaHa!

[@carlwilliams6300]

I have been around it for quite a few years! And yes it is haha I enjoy your videos keep em coming

[@davidmartin7479]

Thanks for sharing Dave.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for watching.

[@darinmislow9022]

Thanks Dave, good video. Just got some Benchmark myself, looking forward to trying it.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Best wishes for great results.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Great results. Coyote load for sure. Some might even use it on deer/antelope size game. Thank you.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for watching and for your comment here.

[@ejsocci2630]

I really enjoy your videos, thanks

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for the kind words here and for watching.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Dave. Good video. Really great groups. You've got a great combination going there with that gun, powders and bullets. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for watching Bobcat!

[@clintonlayne9253]

Great groups Dave. I bought some of those Sierra 125 gr SP I will have to get cracking and work up a load

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

The 125 Sierra's were originally invented specifically for the 300 BO. Sierra told me they changed the name so they could be used in any 308 cal. rifle

[@clintonlayne9253]

@@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009 That's why I bought them for my 300 BO. I thought why can't I make a reduced load for my 308 T.C. encore pistol.

[@jimlerum]

Good work Dave!

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for watching.

[@spyder2782]

Loving these 125 grain 308 videos looking forward to any more you do on them. Any plane to shoot gel with the final load

[@upperroomtoo]

I have worked up some nice loads for my AR308 with 125gr OTM from .300BLK and they are doing right at 3100fps. After testing on water jugs I and going to try them on whitetail this year. I think they will do great on lung shots for the small eastern deer I hunt, and the recoil is .223 like.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Best wishes for a successful hunt. Thanks for watching.

[@lastminuteman]

Excellent video! Perfect use of the scientific method 👍

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for watching and for your service to our country.

[@sylviacandler5541]

Varget, close to the Max load works well with the 125's. My family has killed big white tails with all of these.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for your comments here and for watching.

[@luvtahandload7692]

If I'm using Accubond bullets for hunting, I use same-weight Ballistic Tips for load work-up. It's much cheaper that way. @7:11 uh-oh. You've got company! Thanks Dave!

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Yeah, Even though its miles and miles of public land, this spot is close to living near city folks. Not the same as my old mountains.

[@ronniehallmark1278]

Nice results. I’d kinda lean toward tipped game king.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

They fly well indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@lylewalters909]

Great information.. I wonder how those bullets would do in a 30-06 or a 300 win mag.??

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Both have 1-10 barrel twist rates they should do well on Varmints.

[@cw2a]

Afternoon Dave!!

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

🖐🖐💪💪 CW!

[@arneandreasen6680]

Sierra Game King are lead tipped. The Game Changers are ballistic tipped boat tail.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

www.sierrabullets.com/product/30-cal-125-gr-tgk/

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Sierra calls them "Tipped Game Kings" and the bullet tested is a flat based as is shown in the video and the website below.

[@usafret4709]

Thanks Dave. That is some screaming speed. Would you hunt deer with the 125 TGK in the 308 or just varmints?

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

If the 125's were all I had, then Yes. But special attention is needed as to shot placement and distance to target.

[@larrycarnes7375]

im a big time 308 fan. I currently compete with one using Lapua 155,s. I able to load these to mag specs. what OAL do you load these shorter bullets to. Im thinking about got to the Serra for the greater velocity

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

For both the Sierra TGK and the Nosler BT. 2.750" COL

[@misterlewgee8874]

It seems if you get the same weight bullet going the same speed...you get very similar results... I had this with 39gn speer and and 40gn VMAX in 204. I'm guessing cos it's the same exit time out of barrel during its vibration swings.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thanks for your comment here.

[@levigne25]

They will make great varmint projectiles at short to medium range but those bullets will suck past 600 yards and into the transonic zone . They will be very fast out to 500-600 yards then they will loose their velocity quick due to poor ballistic coefficient.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

For Varmint hunting purposes (less than 500 yds.) they may work quite well indeed. Very flat shooting and fast for my usages. Thanks for your comment here.

[@joelclark2130]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Agree, Thanks for watching.

[@TommyboyGTP]

First

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

Thank You for being first and for watching.