Tipped game king

[Tidus56]

I noticed the other day looking at some load data that there is a 165 tipped game king (TGK) in 7mm. I used game kings in Africa and they did the job and penetrated well, honestly they didn't expand as much as I would have liked.
I am wondering if the TGK will expand more because of the tip? Also does anyone have much experience on game with the TGK and what was your experience?

 

[Tidus56]

Let's bump this and see if anyone has tried the TGKs.

 

[LVJ76]

Tagging in

 

[lancetkenyon]

6.5mm 130 TGKs work great on deer sized game and down.
Coyotes hate them to death also.

 

[Tidus56]

6.5mm 130 TGKs work great on deer sized game and down.
Coyotes hate them to death also.

I am curious about how they expand, are they similar to an ELD-X? The non tipped version we didn't get great expansion out of.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Never recovered one. But good exits. They are thicker jacketed than ELD-X, SMK, SGK, or Bergers.

 

[Tidus56]

I can't lie I am even more intrigued. Seems like it would be a really nice bullet for heavier game. I have some 140s in .264 and my buddy shot his deer with it. When I asked about performance all he could say is "well it's dead". So that wasn't helpful at all lol. I will see if I can find some 165s and give them a go. Thanks @lancetkenyon

 

[moses42ak]

If you find some, PLEASE let me know where. I've been looking for them for a while now.

 

[Dosh]

Shoot the GameChanger in 6mm. I assume it's similar. The coyotes hate them. Have some of the 168gr TGKs for my safe queen Weatherby Custom Deluxe 300 Win Mag which I tested Sunday, was very promising. I'll never hunt with this rifle, too purty!

 

[Tac-O]

Yes I have been wanting to try the heavier 30cal for a long time

 

[Mason Blackmon]

The game changer is the same as TGK according to sierra. I've gotten some for the 223 in 64gr and they work like a game king but has better bc

 

[Capt RB]

I've only shot 2 coyotes with the 140/270 bullet @ 3140fps You know when you hit game. They make a very solid sound. Only coyotes so the bang flop is not unexpected. But that is it for my experience