Originally Posted by rockchuck828
Originally Posted by TopCat
Well I'd go lighter...

With the monolithics, velocity adds much to the terminal effects. A faster moving 168 TTSX will hit harder and provide penetration to spare.



This is the Lazzeroni philosophy that has proven to be false many more times than it has been true.
IMHO I would use a 200gr AB........whatever bullet you choose in this weight class I have found H1000 the powder of choice in my rifles.


I think you will find it was a Barnes marketing strategy as well, when they first introduced the X Bullet. GS bullets also make lighter monometals for the same reason.

I know Plains Game are better taken with a 150 monometal X from a .300 magnum than anything heavier. 200 grain in a .300 ? Use a bonded or conventional bullet.