HSM Tipping Point 6mm ARC 95gr SST Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SST
HSM Tipping Point 6mm ARC 95gr SST Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • SST
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3016 fps | 1919 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 2947 fps | 1833 ft-lb | -0.7" |
| 50 yds | 2880 fps | 1750 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 75 yds | 2814 fps | 1671 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2749 fps | 1595 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2685 fps | 1521 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 150 yds | 2622 fps | 1451 ft-lb | -0.9" |
| 175 yds | 2560 fps | 1383 ft-lb | -1.9" |
| 200 yds | 2498 fps | 1317 ft-lb | -3.1" |
| 225 yds | 2438 fps | 1254 ft-lb | -4.7" |
| 250 yds | 2378 fps | 1193 ft-lb | -6.7" |
| 275 yds | 2319 fps | 1135 ft-lb | -9.0" |
| 300 yds | 2261 fps | 1079 ft-lb | -11.8" |
| 325 yds | 2204 fps | 1025 ft-lb | -15.0" |
| 350 yds | 2147 fps | 973 ft-lb | -18.6" |
| 375 yds | 2092 fps | 923 ft-lb | -22.7" |
| 400 yds | 2037 fps | 875 ft-lb | -27.3" |
| 425 yds | 1983 fps | 829 ft-lb | -32.5" |
| 450 yds | 1930 fps | 786 ft-lb | -38.1" |
| 475 yds | 1877 fps | 744 ft-lb | -44.4" |
| 500 yds | 1826 fps | 704 ft-lb | -51.3" |
Product Overview
Best Uses for HSM Tipping Point 6mm ARC 95gr SST
The HSM Tipping Point 6mm ARC 95gr SST is a hunting-focused load that combines HSM's precision handloading expertise with Hornady's proven SST (Super Shock Tip) bullet. At 3016 fps muzzle velocity and 1918 ft-lbs of energy, this load delivers impressive terminal performance on medium game while offering a flatter trajectory than heavier 6mm ARC options. The SST bullet's polymer tip initiates rapid expansion while the boat tail design maintains accuracy for clean, ethical harvests.
This ammunition particularly shines for whitetail hunters who take shots at varying distances across food plots, agricultural fields, or managed timber. The 95-grain bullet strikes a balance between velocity and energy retention, making it effective from close-range stand hunting to longer crossings in open country. HSM's reputation for consistent, match-quality handloading translates to the reliable accuracy hunters need when a single well-placed shot counts most.
For hunters who also enjoy predator hunting, the Tipping Point serves double duty on coyotes and similar-sized predators where the SST's explosive expansion provides immediate incapacitation. The higher muzzle energy compared to dedicated varmint loads ensures adequate penetration on larger predators while still delivering the dramatic terminal effect that prevents wounded animals from escaping. This versatility makes it an excellent all-purpose hunting load for the 6mm ARC platform.
- High 3016 fps velocity provides flat trajectory for easier ranging at hunting distances
- Impressive 1918 ft-lbs muzzle energy delivers strong terminal performance on deer
- SST bullet offers reliable expansion with proven track record on game
- HSM precision handloading ensures consistent accuracy and velocity
- Versatile performance works well on both medium game and predators
- Lower 0.355 BC results in more wind drift than heavier match bullets at long range
- SST expansion may be too aggressive for close-range shots, causing meat damage
- HSM ammunition can be harder to find than major manufacturer options
- Goes subsonic sooner than heavier bullets, limiting practical long-range hunting applications
All HSM Tipping Point 6mm ARC 95gr SST Ammo Prices
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