Originally Posted by plumbum
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by elkcountry
With virtually 100% weight retention I’ve moved from the 168gr. TTSX down to the 150gr. TTSX in my 30-06. It’s my anything from mice to moose bullet. I get 3000fps out of my 24” barrel with Big Game powder and 5 shot groups well under an inch! I’d have no issue using them in any 300Mag!

Elk Country

I'd run a 150 in a 308w. No need for a 168 or 180. Speed is what works well with these mono metals..

The 150 requires more velocity at impact to open than either the 130 or the 168. I verified that with Barnes.

Correct - and the 168 will carry more velocity farther out than the 150.

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