Hi guys! I've settled on using copper Barnes-loaded factory ammo for my hunts next year (I'm using savage 111 trophy/hunter chambered in 30-06). But I can't decide whether to go with the 168gr or 180gr ttsx round. I will be testing both types in my rifle soon, and assuming my rifle is equally accurate with both, which would you recommend? I'll be making shots at 50-300 yards, with black bears and elk being the biggest critters I will be targeting. I'll also hunt deer - but I guess, if a round is good 'nuff for elk and bear, it should take care of deer just fine, right?
Here's some ballistic info on each cartridge (sorry, couldn't find sectional densities):
Barnes® VOR-TX® TTSX 168gr
B.C. .470
100 yards speed/energy 2607/2535
200 yards speed/energy 2421/2188
300 yards speed/energy 2244/1878
400 yards speed/energy 2073/1604
Barnes® VOR-TX® TTSX 180gr
B.C. .484
100 yards speed/energy 2516/2531
200 yards speed/energy 2340/2189
300 yards speed/energy 2170/1883
400 yards speed/energy 2008/1612
Here's some ballistic info on each cartridge (sorry, couldn't find sectional densities):
Barnes® VOR-TX® TTSX 168gr
B.C. .470
100 yards speed/energy 2607/2535
200 yards speed/energy 2421/2188
300 yards speed/energy 2244/1878
400 yards speed/energy 2073/1604
Barnes® VOR-TX® TTSX 180gr
B.C. .484
100 yards speed/energy 2516/2531
200 yards speed/energy 2340/2189
300 yards speed/energy 2170/1883
400 yards speed/energy 2008/1612
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