350gr ttsx in 416

[Don416]

My thoughts on the 416 caliber 350 grain TTSX...
Wish I could get it in loaded ammo for the 416RM.

Tried reloading? Gives you lots of options.

 

[BeeMaa]

Tried reloading? Gives you lots of options.

Two things. One, I don’t reload. Second, I wrote that when I had a 416RM which I no longer do.

Sticking to a 375H&H with 300 grain Barnes TSX factory loaded for nearly all endeavors.

 

[Don416]

Between the 350gr TTSX and 400gr TSX there probably isn’t much practical difference. I used a 400 gr TSX on my one and only Buffalo. One shot, through the shoulder, quartering towards us. It shed 3 of 4 petals, but took out the near shoulder and penetrated well. This resulted in a very uneventful recovery.

For buffalo and maybe hippo, I’d favor the 400 at 2400 fps, just because it’s a tried and true recipe. I wouldn’t hesitate an instant to use the 350 TTSX though.

Thanks for the info, am gonna try these in my 416WSM wildcat for moose.

 

[Don416]

Two things. One, I don’t reload. Second, I wrote that when I had a 416RM which I no longer do.

Sticking to a 375H&H with 300 grain Barnes TSX factory loaded for nearly all endeavors.

Too bad, makes loading big guns cheaper and great if you like odd calibers like me, Happy Huntin.

 

[Don416]

Thanks! I looked at those, but have not tried them yet. I have shot 150 rounds of the 350 grain speer mag tips. In my taylor improved I reached 2700 fps with no pressure, but settled on 2610 fps for accuracy. I originally chose this bullet because I figured it was probably the softest 416 bullet available, and would work on deer pretty decent. Cant find them now, so i may look at finding the 340 PP as a replacement.

Only shot 1 animal (Deer) with my 416WSM, 350gr Speer bullets, 35 yds, worked fine but no expansion. I would stick with the Speers for small animals, don’t think the Barnes TTSX would expand at all, maybe pigs?
Happy Huntin.

 

[PARA45]

I’m hunting Buffalo next year, and my PH recommended the 350 TSX or TTSX. I’m still not sure which bullet I’ll use.

 

[Don416]

I’m hunting Buffalo next year, and my PH recommended the 350 TSX or TTSX. I’m still not sure which bullet I’ll use.

I’m just talkin about deer, I know nothing of Africa, listen to your PH. I’m gonna try 416 TTSX on moose, hopefully.
This site is a great source for big bore ammo experience.
Happy Huntin.

 

[PARA45]

The 350s extends the range on the 416 Rigby

I’m sure the 350s will be enough for moose. Good luck!!

 

[analog_peninsula]

The 300 tsx at 2800 fps:

The 350 tsx at 2475 fps:

 

[ldmay375]

I’m just talkin about deer, I know nothing of Africa, listen to your PH. I’m gonna try 416 TTSX on moose, hopefully.
This site is a great source for big bore ammo experience.
Happy Huntin.

I think the .416 TTSX would be an excellent bullet for moose. I have killed a couple with the 350 TSX and one with the 350 TTSX. Both are accurate in my rifles. The TTSX, of course has a bit better bc. No complaints as to bullet performance with either.

I am going to try the CEB 325 grain Maximus next. Though zero issues with the Barnes. The Maximus should have a bc somewhat close to the TTSX and provide a bit more case capacity.

 

[Don416]

Thanks! I looked at those, but have not tried them yet. I have shot 150 rounds of the 350 grain speer mag tips. In my taylor improved I reached 2700 fps with no pressure, but settled on 2610 fps for accuracy. I originally chose this bullet because I figured it was probably the softest 416 bullet available, and would work on deer pretty decent. Cant find them now, so i may look at finding the 340 PP as a replacement.

Been using IMR3031 in my 416WSM. Took from a 416Taylor load from a Handloader magazine article with magnum primers no pressure signs. Apparently this was the original powder used in the Taylor.