What SSA load for 11.3" barrel, longer range deer hunting

[guardguy]

I just ordered a new Wilson 6.8 barrel with the SPC II chamber and 1:11 twist.

What load from SSA would be best for deer hunting and home defense? I want to be able to stretch the range out just in case, but 95% of my shots are within 120 yards. Ideally 200 - 300 yard range just in case would be nice, but I know that might be pushing it with a 11.3" barrel.

[shrxfn]

95gr TTSX. It opens at a lower velocity (1600fps) so it increases the range that the bullet will expand reliably and therefore your target range.

[guardguy]

Wow, 1600 FPS? Nice!

[shrxfn]

It is an awesome bullet that was designed by Barnes specifically for the 6.8. Now it is not a cheap round but it will get the job done at longer ranges. If you do a search you will see plenty of pics and stats on it.

[QuicksilverJPR]

I just ordered a new Wilson 6.8 barrel with the SPC II chamber and 1:11 twist.

What load from SSA would be best for deer hunting and home defense? I want to be able to stretch the range out just in case, but 95% of my shots are within 120 yards. Ideally 200 - 300 yard range just in case would be nice, but I know that might be pushing it with a 11.3" barrel.

It's either going to be the 85gr TSX or the 95gr TTSX, depending on your load....

[HTR]

I'm going to + 3 all of the above. agreed.