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The TTSX may penetrate well but IMO the BC is not that great for longer shots. Antelope hunts typically have some pretty good breezes.

My personal favorite is Berger's 115 VLD. Second choice would be the 110 accubond. Both have higher BCs.

I crunched some numbers using Nosler's load data with fastest listed velocity for each bullet

4000 ft 59 degrees scope height 1.6" 10 mph crosswind

100 TTSX @ 3500 fps 14.1" drift at 500 yds. energy 1425 ft/lb
110 Accubond @ 3480 fps 11.5" drift " " energy 1676 ft/lb
115 VLD @ 3433 fps 9.8" drift " " energy 1855 ft/lb

In my experience the 115 VLD will yield more velocity that 3433 fps that Nosler lists, using RL-25 or RL-33 due to less bearing surface than the 115 Ballistic tip or partition.