I have used TSX 210 grains in my .338-06 at a mv of around 2700 fps with H414
End performance is variable:
Exit wound like John Hurt's character's chest in first Alien movie or
Suspected pencil through, not opening up (much) requiring follow up shots.
Shots = heart lung, rib cage at various ranges / angles.
I believe Barnes brought out the TTSX due to opening issues at lower velocities.
My understanding is performance is variable below striking velocities of 2000 fps and tends to pencil at 1600-1800 fps (not opening up)
Same bullet. Same round. Maybe a bit slower. Like 2650. Have never had a single complaint with that bullet. Its been perfect. A couple bullets that moose actually caught, were 100% retention.
They all open to some extent. I've never seen the exit wound the exact size as the entrance.
Moved to the TTSX as they came available. Still run TSX in 458 win mag.
While I've hear of issues with tsx over the years we never had an issue with em. And none with the tipped ones now either.
