Well I can throw my two cents worth in on the 225 gr. TSX on elk. I've taken five cow elk with the bullet and all were either DRT or hit so hard they couldn't escape even if they wanted to. On the DRT, two dropped so fast the guide had trouble locating them, one, my longest shot with the Whelen sagged at the rear like a dog sitting down then dropped slowly at the front end. Two were hit a bit too far back but dropped on the spot. Both tried to get up but were unable to even crawl away, They required finishing shots.
Rifle is a custom Mauser with 24" 1 in 14" twist barrel. Load is Remington brass, Winchester WLR primer, and 60.4 gr. Re15 foran MV ov 2710 FPS 15' from the muzzle. Accuracy runs from .50" to .80" depending on how well I'm shooting.
Paul B.
Thanks Paul. I don't need much convincing on the TSX but your stories sure help. I just received a box in yesterday's mail and plan to start work-ups with them soon, as I am about there with the 225 NAB. I'll try the same 2000-MR powder for the TSX, which ought to give an extra 100-150 FPS over the load you quoted. Given the nature of the TSX that can only help performance, I think.
Cheers,
Rex
