I don’t anticipate over 300. That’s about as far as she would be comfortableThat should be okay, what distances are you anticipating? My .338WM was running them at about 2755fps with a 210gr. Killed a Red Hartebeest @305yds DRT.
Do you mind telling me what powder you were running?Yes, that's fast enough for most distances you're likely to shoot at.
I shot plains game in Namibia, the largest of which was Gemsbok, Kudu and Zebra with that exact bullet from a 24 inch barrel 30.06 giving 2850 fps. Performance was great. I think the Kudu was the longest shot at something around 240 yds. I didn't get an Eland but think it would have been adequate for that as well.
Hope you and the missus have a great hunt.
I had seriously thought of the 150s. I do have 760 powder I could try. ThanksIf there is time remaining, consider dropping to the 150 TTSX. It will increase speed and reduce recoil for her. Varget works well and H414/Win 760 will turn up the speed if you have that on hand. The extra velocity also will help with wind correction inside of 250/300 yards.
You're welcome. Higher velocity improves the TTSX's performance. It is by far my favorite bullet. Good hunting.I had seriously thought of the 150s. I do have 760 powder I could try. Thanks
I’m loading some 165 grain TTSX ,for my wife’s 30-06 for our upcoming trip. They are shooting great! They are running at about 2700fps @ muzzle. Is this fast enough?
Plains game up to Kudu.
@prdhuntrsDo you mind telling me what powder you were running?
I’m loading some 165 grain TTSX ,for my wife’s 30-06 for our upcoming trip. They are shooting great! They are running at about 2700fps @ muzzle. Is this fast enough?
Plains game up to Kudu.