It's an old thread but my question fits.
Have any of you tried the 160gnTTSX in 338WM?
I am thinking about such a load at 2600fps for kids 10-12 years old. the idea is for the round to take impala-sized gamed, up to hartebeest, probably at distances 150-250 yards.
(The rifle is a Tikka, 7.5pounds with a scope, on an LOP cut back to 12.5".)
Tanzan I see no issue at all doing this. If I hadn't bought up a boatload of the 180 BT's from Shooters Pro Shop a few years ago I would be using those. I have 300+ of the old Barnes "X" in 175 gr. that I have taken hogs with. I use H4895 to do what DoubleRadius has done. I use 58.0 grains with the 180 BT and that averages 2778 fps in my 22.5" barrel on my Remy 700. That load basically duplicates 30-06 ballistics with a 180 gr bullet
