I don't worry about TTSX/TSX losing petals.

Check out Cutting Edge Raptor bullets; their monos are designed to shed petals as shrapnel flying out at 360*s from the projectile as it hits flesh. I've have excellent results (accuracy and terminal performance) with them in .308 and .375 H&H.

It seems no two shots are exactly the same, shoot enough and you'll see variations from the "norm".

While monos don't have a velecity ceiling, one needs to be aware of what terminal performance is/could be at various velocities.

As I've posted before, matching bullet design and velocity for optimal results is more art than science.

DF

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