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Interested in your reports on CEB and Hammer bullets.

As big a CEB and Hammer fan as I am, if I was going to Africa for DG, think I’d stick with the TSX 270 in the .375, 350 in the 416. Those two didn’t get their reputations in a vacuum. They work.

DF

If it were “my” Buffalo hunt …..I’d be using 350’s! But that’s just me! memtb

The 300 grain Shock Hammer at 3001 FPS in the 416 Remington is devastating as is the 220 Hammer Hunter in the 35 Whelen

I am a certainly a big TSX & TTSX fan. The 270 TSX in 375 and 350 TSX in 416 have both worked outstanding for me on moose. Plus, definitely no complaints on accuracy in several rifles. I just don't see the 325 Shock Hammer and/or Maximus giving up any terminal performance to the 350 TSX / TTSX. I could be wrong, but I really don't think so. Particularly if the 325 Shock Hammer performs on the same level as the .458 404 grain Shock Hammer. I would think the 325 Maximus would perform very similar to the 325 Hammer.

Certainly nothing against the Hammers or even the CEBs…..but, was money answering using the original two options! memtb

Copy that. The 350 TSX has been my .416 bullet of choice for years. After several/many years I have accumulated enough of them, that I will not worry about availability of newer on the scene bullets. I have Lots of confidence in the 350 TSX. I am slowly working on a satisfactory on-hand number of the 350 TTSX.

This past year , I have been playing with the 350 TTSX. The 325 Hammer & Maximus are experimenting a little further. This was brought on by dealing with the 400/404 .458 Shock Hammer. Plus, I have always wished Barnes would have carried over the 325 X-bullet to the TSX line. I thought this would have been near perfection for the 416 Ruger. Though, absolutely zero complaints regarding the 350 TSX. After the first 2 groups at the range, that was my bullet. And of course, on moose performance was outstanding.

I still have a couple of boxes of the 300 TSX that I bought during the o'bama drought for back up plan. But, never had the need to load. I have been a staunch believer in the 350's. I also have a couple of boxes of the 350 A-Frames, which is by no means a shabby performer. These were acquired during the same drought period.

I appreciate sawbones66 posting the results of his test with the 300 and two 350's along with the 400 DGX. I see either of the 350's being the easy button.

Yeah, they are interesting.

With a high dollar hunt, I’d like more info and actual field experiences before jumping whole hog on that bandwagon.

And, given enough time to prove themselves, I’d not bet against the new technology. In the meantime, I’d go with the proven.

DF

why no mention of a 338 Lapua ?

Cause it doesn't qualify for Cape buff in several African jurisdictions - too small caliber, though plenty of energy.

Bob
www.bigbores.ca

The 300 grain TSX/TTSX can be driven 2900+ FPS and I've driven the 300 Hammer Hunter to 3000 FPS in the 416 Remington I can guarantee that won't buff out.

How can you get so much more speed when dropping down bullet weight like that? Jeez.