Sierra Gamekings any good?

[A-zone]

Aren't Grand Slams bonded?

 

[mike44325]

I shoot a gameking out my 30-06. Very accurate and works well. Killed moose, elk, bear, deer. 180 grain work very well

 

[todbartell]

Aren't Grand Slams bonded?

not bonded. They used to pour the cores with molten lead rather than a preformed core, the newer (last 10-15yrs production) no longer use the Hot-Cor method.

 

[Hitzy]

not bonded. They used to pour the cores with molten lead rather than a preformed core, the newer (last 10-15yrs production) no longer use the Hot-Cor method.

I think they still use the hot-core process, but dropped the "dual core" method of manufacturing. The old bullets use to have a harder lead base, with a softer lead nose....kind of a poor mans partition lol.
This quote is from 2010 though...

With the exception of those in .24 and .25 caliber, which always featured a one-piece core, original Grand Slam bullets had a two-piece core with the rear being harder than the front. Now, Grand Slams feature a three-component core that is poured into the gilding-metal jacket and flows into a heel pocket. Essentially, the Hot-Cor process, along with the added mechanical lock (at the heel) and thick shank, results in 80 to 85 percent weight retention.

 

[Highwind]

I've used 165 GK in the 06 and were very accurate and brought down moose with them with no issues.

 

[todbartell]

I think they still use the hot-core process, but dropped the "dual core" method of manufacturing. The old bullets use to have a harder lead base, with a softer lead nose....kind of a poor mans partition lol.
This quote is from 2010 though...

you're right Hitzy I forgot that dual core hardness. I don't pay Speer much attention these days

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I use the 117gr in my 25-06 and the 200gr. in my 308NM. They work well, on paper and on game.

 

[saskcop]

If deer and animals of similar size are on the menu, then there is nothing wrong with Gamekings. Very accurate and tough enough for the soft-skinned game. For moose and elk, I would step up the bullet toughness a bit as that is where the bonded bullets really shine.