TTSX 185 va 210 in 338-06?

[wvbuckbuster]

I do love the look on their face when they know they been shot with a Medium! :}

Yep. Got to knock one sideways with my 35 Whelen this fall. Dan.

 

[preacher]

They are difficult to explain to someone who has never used them, isn't that so? lol

 

[Bonz]

Honestly, unless one of those two TTSX bullet weights shoots markedly better than another out of your gun, take the one that gives you the highest velocity at the max range, 400 yards, you have specified in your post.

It's not a 338-06, but I've been shooting at 200 TTSX out of the 35 Whelen Ackley improved for as long as that bullet has been on the market, and the original X bullets before that. It does everything the heavier X bullets do, as well as anything the traditional 250 gr. cup and core bullets do. I have taken elk with the 200X, 225X, 250X as well as 250 Hornady spire point from the Whelen AI. The 200 TTSX is the holy grail of elk bullets in the Whelen class cartridges, IMO, velocity with good bc equates to an awesome combo.

 

[SJB358]

Honestly, unless one of those two TTSX bullet weights shoots markedly better than another out of your gun, take the one that gives you the highest velocity at the max range, 400 yards, you have specified in your post.

It's not a 338-06, but I've been shooting at 200 TTSX out of the 35 Whelen Ackley improved for as long as that bullet has been on the market, and the original X bullets before that. It does everything the heavier X bullets do, as well as anything the traditional 250 gr. cup and core bullets do. I have taken elk with the 200X, 225X, 250X as well as 250 Hornady spire point from the Whelen AI. The 200 TTSX is the holy grail of elk bullets in the Whelen class cartridges, IMO, velocity with good bc equates to an awesome combo.

They sure are the easy button in the Whelen!

 

[preacher]

They sure are the easy button in the Whelen!

I never killed anything with the newer 200 TTSX, they shot as well as my older 200gr with the "secant Ogive". Those babies were real killers! I was amazed when they were as effective as the old 250X!

 

[Vince]

My favorite in the.338 Win Mag, for TTSX bullets, is the 185 grain.

I doubt that would change if I used a 338-06.

Vince

 

[preacher]

Hey Vince, I used the older 185 XLC in a 338WM at roughly 250yds on my farthest cow elk. Pass through, 2" exit. I have some 175 Hammers or I would try the 185 TTSX for sure.

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I got the rifle back today. I cleaned it up, mounted the scope and loaded up some ammo to break in the barrel and get the groups on paper. I'll try to post a picture soon.

 

[SJB358]

I got the rifle back today. I cleaned it up, mounted the scope and loaded up some ammo to break in the barrel and get the groups on paper. I'll try to post a picture soon.

Well, it is Thursday! Where is that rifle Teach!?

 

[wisconsinteacher]

Kind of a busy week so forgive me for the delay. lol.

 

[SJB358]

Kind of a busy week so forgive me for the delay. lol.

Boy, that sure is pretty Teach! Nice work setting it up!

When do you get to warming it up?

 

[wisconsinteacher]

I'm hoping to test it out next weekend.

 

[Vince]

I’m sorry you have been afflicted with a defective rifle. They mounted the bolt on the wrong side!

Other than that it’s a sweet looking rifle.

Vince

 

[FOTIS]

Guys:

Honestly do not overthink the light weight bullets in mono form. You do NOT need the heavies, unless you're OCD (like some of us rifle cranks and can't sleep at night thinking about it )

Seriously the animals can't tell the difference.

 

[SJB358]

Guys:

Honestly do not overthink the light weight bullets in mono form. You do NOT need the heavies, unless you're OCD (like some of us rifle cranks and can't sleep at night thinking about it )

Seriously the animals can't tell the difference.

Fotis, overthinking something?

Do you even know the audience here

 

[JD338]

Fotis, overthinking something?

Do you even know the audience here

LOL

JD338

 

[FOTIS]

On second thought....

 

[preacher]

Beautiful Fwt Teach, they are my favorite Mod 70.