Thread: Calibre for goats and occasional deer?

Originally Posted by jackson21

Those Barnes 55gr look awesome but are kinda pricey @ around $1.40 just for projectile? Are the 69gr Seirras you refer to TMKs? Look a better option for pushing range with 223 with better bc.
Have you tried 75gr Hornady BTHP on game by chance?

Yes, TMK. I haven't tried anything heavier than 69 grns. Only a 20" barrel. Yes. the Barnes are pricey but if you are using them on deer you don't use many. The TMK shoot to the same point as the Barnes from my rifle so I use the cheaper TMK on rabbits and for mucking around. I would be happy enough only using the TMK on deer if cost is an issue.