This GameChanger is bad medicine on deer, elk and bear. I shot a cow elk at about 100 yards with a Sierra Gamechanger just a few days ago. However, if you are looking to push 156 Berger EOLs past 3K FPS this is likely not your powder. Sierra Ammunition is available in five popular hunting calibers. Would really like to use the Sierra's 165gr TGK but have run into what I think could be a problem. The 1st was the only one of about 15 hunts with them that I did'nt tag out on but that wasn't from lack of animals or shot opportunities, more like lack of expe... (Read More)” I have done this before and will reference it again as I am not aware of any one having been in on making more gut piles and looking into bullet performance then this Aussie guy, Bob Penfield. Just my experience, yours may vary. Every single one exited, and I only recall shooting one deer twice.... but only because it was still standing after I reloaded. Well yeah, NOTHING performs like a Barnes! It was running directly away from him and he deliberately aimed and succeeded in hitting the beast in the back of the head. Thread starter TX_Diver; Start date Jan 3, 2021; Jump to latest Follow Reply Forums. Sierra Bullets has just introduced a new line of hunting bullets, called the GameChanger series. I had to seat the Accubond LR .100" off of the lands to maintain .200" of bullet shank in the case neck. They do feature a synthetic tip, which serves to maximize the ballistic coefficient (high BC), allowing for greater downrange trajectory and energy performance. HPBT Match168 gr. I believe H4831SC would be amazing under a 135 grain Hornady A-Tip, 130 Sierra Tipped GameKing/Gamechanger, 135 grain Berger Classic Hunter, or a 127 Barnes LRX. I ran some 90 grain GCs through the 22” 1-9” twist .243 the other day. .243 90 gr Sierra Game Changer. I still have not wrung out the ELD-Xs yet. Sierra GameChanger.30-caliber 165-grain Tipped GameKing (TGK) Today’s.308 can do everything a.30-06 can do, except typically more accurately. He had a new lease that seemed promising, and after having an excellent experience in 2018, we went back in 2019. variety.. For the big game hunter, Sierra offers two bullet lines, GameKing and Pro-Hunter. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. The Hunters are discussing some of the difference between calling elk and hunting over water holes. also an outstanding 5x4 muley. I won't be getting any soon. High velocity exit wounds are very devastating! - 09/30/18. Reply. Under the “things I never thought would happen category” is the ability for me to write a review of Sierra GameChanger deer hunting ammunition even before November. – Matthew Klein, “This was my 2nd archery elk hunt w RMR. Sierra Gamechanger bullet, Antelope hunting, deer hunting, 90 grain sierra gamechanger, 6x47 lapua hunting, × ... Ltd. more moderate elk ranches. T. TX_Diver Private. Not sure if I’ll bother trying any more loads given how well every other bullet shoots. A... (Read More)” New to Midsouth Shooters and to Sierra, the Gamechanger Tipped GameKing bullets are the perfect blend of exceptional Ballistic Coefficients (BC), Accuracy, and Deadly Terminal Performance on tough wild game. 165 gr. Barnes are good, but often don't shoot as accurate as other bullets in my rifles. I quit Sierras because I was using the bullets in the wrong applications. I thought this bullet issue had been decided years ago. This evening I shot four different .308 165 grain bullets and one 130 grain bullet into 18" of soaked and densely-packed newsprint. Everything I’ve seen shot with a Barnes.... including the TSX, TTSX, and LRX... has gone down within 25 yards or so. I just got some RCBS dies for 243 and ordered a small box (50) of the 90 gr Sierra Game Changer bullets for reloading. I have some Sierra Gamechangers in 270 and 7mm, but haven't shot anything with them yet. Too many bullets not enough time. It is designed specifically to be the opposite of explosive. I would prefer something to that holds together and pushing through, as opposed to fragmenting. Thanks for another great “hunting “ experience. Not worth the money. 165 gr. Massive internal tissue damage and two holes to let blood out and air in to collapse lungs usually results in a very quick expiration. I would like to try the .243" 90 grain SGC in my .240 Wby. Thread starter Rich M; Start date Feb 18, 2020; Prev. About 12 WT and Mule deer, none went beyond 10 feet. The Hornady Interlock and Interbond also performed well. Is this going to be a good hunting bullet? The Accubond is hard to beat..... I’ve got some 90 grain 6mm Gamechangers loaded up for for the .243 RAR-P. I’m headed out to shoot some test loads now. I have boxes of Gamechangers, 6.5 and .308, ready for loading and testing once work slows down. 4350 powder from loading 3006. Accuracy is looking good however. It also has a strict, Sierra published, expansion limit of 1800fps, though a couple of Sierra techs have said 2000-1800fps, and it has not been pitched as a long range bullet. They reported that the Barnes X-Bullets were more effective than any of the. Also the 308 cal 150s are perfect in a 308 or 30-06 in a 300 magnum not so much. PATENT PENDING . I could seat them to the lands, and the entire case neck was still in contact will the bullet shank. I've measured the COAL using a Frankford Arsenal COAL gauge with the TGK … Joined Nov 13, 2019 Messages 78. Like Brad, I would expect good results from Sierra. This 7mm Rem Mag cartridge features Sierra’s newest hunting bullet: the GameChanger. It was the .308 dia. Mag. The Gamechanger is designed as a tough hunting bullet. After I got checked into my temporary residence near Craig, I was contacted by Joe about my upco... (Read More)” I had hopes for them in my 6.5, but I haven’t found a good load. I bought some 130's for the 6½ Creedmoor, so we'll see how they do. HPBT168 gr. As many of you know, the 29th was a very snowy day with poor visibility. Game changers? Arkansas Paul Member. Jan 3, 2021; Add bookmark #1 Looking for something to shoot steel out as far as I can and mule deer out to 4-500 ish with a .308. *Note: After I briefly ran out of 143s, I sourced some 130 Sierra Gamechangers and ran a load of 54 grains of H4831SC to see … – Daviod Frazier, “Hi Joe Just a thought - instead of "SGC" for this bullet, Sierra lists it as TGK, for Tipped GameKing, which is consistent with the Matchking (SMK) and Tipped MatchKing (TGK) lines. I've never been a fan of their bullets for hunting, but they are accurate and the company has a solid reputation. I have hunted with RMR for 3 years have taken a beautiful 5x5. Joel took a cow elk with the 165 from his Mashburn. Minuteman. He talks like they're great but he's never used 'em and I've not heard anything about them yet. The MRX bullets were amazing for penetration out of a .300WSM. I keep admiring them and then proceed to load up more Barnes, Noslers and Hornadays. 1; 2; 3; Next. Maybe it could have helped with some of the misses. It can take a few seconds for blood to leak out, especially if the hit is at or above the curve of the body, so a little evidence at the scene of the crime is very helpful. Both the Game King and the Pro Hunter performed much better than I expected. March 08, 2019 By Joseph von Benedikt Sierra has for decades been at the forefront of bullet accuracy, yet it has lagged behind in bullet innovation. They were as accurate as the Berger VLDs I was using at the time and penetrated and expanded very well. The 140 grain Tipped GameKing with a G1 BC of .508, traveling at 2960 FPS when it leaves your barrel. I really want to like them but am waiting for people to try them on big game before I jump in. Sierra GameKing Bullets are designed for hunting at long range, where their extra margin of performance can make the critical difference. I have mostly 1x fired Federal brass been saving. SBT 165 gr. Sniper’s Hide Fieldcraft . Sierra Gamechanger . Somehow, some bullets, notably the Partitions, manage to blow the bejabbers out of a critter's innards, but still usually manage to poke an exit hole, which is preferable to me because it tends to leave more sign on the ground, especially at the place where said critter was standing at the shot or rather just behind. I'm tired of 3006 and want to go lighter. – David Arnold, “Hi Joe: Just a word of thanks for having a first class operation. Feb 15, 2017 136 18 WI. and ambush hunt in the evening witch on the second evening paid off se... (Read More)” The stag weighed just over 400lbs gutted with it's head and legs off at the hocks. Today we see how the Gamechanger penetrates and expands in wet compressed magazines. The TTSX is not particularly popular with deer hunters in my neck of the woods although those that do use them just about always go a step down in weight from the usual; i.e. This year we brought a nephew along with my brother and I. Had I had time to work with the Gamechanger I would have used those with confidence. Depending upon caliber selection, the TGK bullets will handle everything from whitetails to bull elk. PX Member. Top . Accubonds have been a favorite in the 6.5's. Sierra does tend to think test things pretty thoroughly before going to market. Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:07 am . TMK Match165gr.TGK C.O.A.L 2.750 2.750 2.800 2.800 2.800 2500 2600 2700 2750 2800 2850 Load more. Our antelope season starts next weekend here in CO. Hopefully we’ll have a report on performance shortly thereafter. The Barnes bullets did as I expected: decent but not impressive accuracy and deep penetration with about 98% weight retention. I have a year's collection of newspapers to soak. Reactions: DubfromGA. – Clint Newman, “After hunting last year with joe I learned that ambush hunting works well so this year my plan was to locate and stalk in the am. and he wants me to load some up for him. One reason they are so slow with new products. They are pkged differently in Canada. It was a calm brisk mid October day. This years hunt surpassed ... (Read More)” I have read that it is based on the Matchking bullet, but I am not a fan of the match bullets turned hunting bullets. Sierra re-engineered their legendary MatchKing bullet into a hollow point design for quick expansion and fitted it with a transparent green tip for ballistic uniformity. Team Room. I t. Rich M said: I think we're in the same boat. The Gamechanger Bullets feature a … The laws of physics they are not, so I wonder what is the magic involved with a bullet causing less tissue damage and killing faster. Sierra’s GameChanger ammunition breathes new life into this fine old cartridge. _____ SEMPER FIDELIS Actually, there are only two classes of people posting here: Model 70 owners and those who wish they had one. of H4350 loaded as a 30-06. All loads were set at 2.80” (Mag length), Ah yes, this thread has morphed into yet another "Barnes is Best.". Matchkings are not game bullets just like they say. Sierra has dominated national and international match events for decades, but it is their best selling hunting bullets that are the subject of this article. That's what I asked my buddy when he handed me a box of those that were of the .30 cal./ 165 gr. May 9, 2019 #1 Just acquired a Weatherby Vanguard Camilla 308 for my Daughter and in the process of working up a load for it. – Daryl Jemmett, “Video Attached... (Read More)” Both were known for being a bit fragile in the beginning. I tried some of the 130 gr Sierra Gamechangers today, and I was impressed. All exits not recovered to muse over performance. New Sierra GameChanger Bullets Match-Grade Accuracy, Terminal Performance, a Deadly Combination Found Only In The Sierra GameChanger Bullets! – Chad Anuszewski, “This is our second year with RMR. This GameChanger is bad medicine on deer, elk and bear. The bottom line is these are some great rounds. 100 Hornady Interlock as $$50/100 here. 3608 Views. 130gr in .308. I did not recover the bullet. Our mission here at Rocky Mountain Ranches, Ltd is to provide quality private land hunting opportunities. Looking for a true adventure in a renowned Game Management Unit for producing bruiser antelope buc... (Read More)” Feb 24, 2020 #21 MLGrace Member. Sierras promo video shows the GC expanding and holding together well but sometimes real life results differ to promo videos. Overall, data does support that WT deer hit with softer C&C bullets travel less distance than WT deer hit with harder, premium bullets. Jacket thickness looks good on the GC not as thick as a BT but much better than a Scenar. I like the bullet banter but it is difficult to not sound like locker room talkr at some point. 165 gr. -- Joe Monchelli: “My hunt began with my arrival in Hayden/NAPA Valley airport in CO. Engineered with BC-enhancing profiles, a synthetic tip and a thick, robust jacket, Sierra’s new GameChanger is an outstanding evolution of the company’s big game bullets. Here is a preliminary reply to the initial question, the penetration ability of the new Sierra Gamechanger. Most bullets that expand and still penetrate have some form of controlled expansion and not flattening into a blob that slows the bullet down through tissue. From the video, it looks like it holds together alright, similar to the remade Ballistic Tips from 10 years ago, thicker copper jacket to control expansion. Jim mentions in the video that this is the 3rd time he has hunted this ranch with Rocky Mountain Ranches and he has taken a bu... (Read More)” I Perhaps the most impressive testimony came from. The TTSX bullet ended up lying on the ground about a foot in front of the dead stag's nose. Nosler has 85, 95, and 100 grain partitions in 243. The "Gamechanger" thing is just marketing and a play on "Gameking", nothing more. The GameChanger bullets are actually a new design that incorporates features from other types that Sierra make, resulting in a unique and enhanced bullet style. With a box of those bullets you could literally chop down a fair-sized tree. Introducing the Sierra GameChanger hunting bullets: the perfect combination of Sierra’s legendary match accuracy coupled with deadly penetration. If you want pin-point accuracy and serious expansion combined with deep penetration, pick up a box of .270 Winchester GameChanger ammunition. Joined: Thu Dec 29, … with many more encounters and a couple... (Read More)” Next Last. Ah yes, the "magic bullet" only found one so far, a Norma 232 Oryx out of a 9.3X62. Sierra’s GameChanger ammunition breathes new life into this fine old cartridge. We had second season rifle tags. I can post the SC study (again) if desired. A few years back, in preparation for a goat hunt, I tested a number of bullets for accuracy and performance in wet newsprint. The accuracy of Sierra bullets is world famous and Sierra technicians are well known as "The Bulletsmiths." – Brad Lumsden, Rocky Mountain Ranches Tests the Sierra Gamechanger bullets. Still I will let others do the initial testing. The link also provides pricing for 90 gr. 6mm, 130 gr. Wondering if there has been anything written on the Sierra Game Changer with real test information. 308 Winchester m Universal Barrel length& twist 24''/ 1-10'' stock# 2145 2140 2200 7768 4665 Case/prim er Winchester/ WLR desc. bullet with 56 grs. Through and through for him. Hmm I can't think of one shot I have made where they would have made a difference. It’s perhaps somewhat unfairly called the “Tipped GameKing,” but we believe the GameChanger brings enough to the table to deserve its own distinctive name. What I love about your outfit is that you give us the area, the map, a little insight, and then we become the hunters, unlike a fully guide... (Read More)”
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