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I’ll add my recently recovered 150 gr 308 win TTSX. Recovered from a bull elk taken at 430 yards. Shot was broadside. Entered right behind near shoulder and lodged in far shoulder. Bull walked less than 10 yards on wobbly legs then dropped

Nice. Very nice. Muzzle velocity? I would have expected less expansion than that at that range. Good shooting, too!

Factory Barnes VortX which I believe is listed at 2950 at the muzzle, I didn’t chrono with my rifle. I was expecting a little less expansion as well.

I'm slowly changing my mind about certain TTSX bullets. I used to think they weren't worth the money. Now most bullets/ammo are expensive. Certainty, that one did an excellent job. I should sell a kidney and track down some 150 TTSX for my son's elk hunt if that's what they do at a quarter mile. Thanks for the details.

Well, it’s a data point of one. According to Barnes’s ballistic chart it should been moving along at a bit less than 2100 FPS compares to the generally recommended minimum of 1800. I was down to my last 7 Rounds. Gonna stock up with several boxes when I find any available.

Recovered bullets are pretty nice to look at…..but, I’m not happy if I get one! I expect, almost demand, that my bullet will “full - length” an elk “end to end” and still exit! memtb

I agree but what are you shooting that can do that? Last year I shot my bull at 287 yards and the bullet went through. One shot and done. This year, same gun, same load, only 259 yards and I recovered 2 bullets. It's not a small caliber!

I'm using a 358/300 WSM shooting a 225 gr Sierra Gameking at 2840 fps

Last year, the bull was bedded at 287 and I hit him just behind the shoulder. He barely got to his feet and collapsed.

I'll post a pic of this years "exit" wounds.

.375 AI……Barnes bullets! memtb

.375 AI what? I assume a 375 H&H, correct?

No sir. AI is an Ackley Improved. It’s a 375 H&H, with much of the body taper blown out, and the shoulder angle sharpened……resulting in more case capacity. It’s very similar in performance to the old .375 Weatherby (not the .378 Weatherby) which has the typical Weatherby radius shoulder.

I’m presently running Barnes 250 grain TTSX’s at 3130 mv. Quite a few years ago, I gave up on Barnes making a high BC 270 grain bullet and bought a bunch of 250’s, developed a great load……then the bring out the 270 LRX. Really want the heavier bullet…but simply have way too many 250’s to start with the 270’s! memtb

I knew what AI meant... I have a couple myself. I just wasn't sure which 375 you improved. A 250 grain bullet at 3130 is impressive for sure.

My 12 year old daughter started her recovered bullet collection yesterday on her first elk.

Lefty Tikka .308 Win, 125 Accubond @ 3000 FPS with TAC. 281 yards. Back of lungs and a bit of liver. Can’t ask anymore out of it.







Todd

Backstraps and a souvenir. Nice job!

There’s hardly a bullet designed for hunting that won’t kill an elk under a given circumstance. If you are looking for consistency, look no further than a TTSX or LRX. JMO

Congrats Todd and Daughter!

Congrats to the little lady.

Congrats to the young lady! memtb