The new 169smk compared to the 168tmk base to ogive is within .001 @ .643-.645 that is where the similarities end. The TMk is about .070 longer oal & the boatail is different. For ref. berger hyb 168 base to ogive is .586
Edit: confirmed the new 169smk does have the tip reduction treatment. Assumng the 177’s will also.
I’m hopeing the new 169’s will be jump tollerant while not requiring the extreme jumps of the TMK in AR10 mag limits.
The TMK’s did not shoot well for me in my DPMS at thise loong jumps.
Here is a visual reference.
Left to right. Speer Impact 172, Berger 168 OTM, Sierra 168TMK, New 169smk, & std 168smk.
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