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.

 

[M70375!]

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

have a trusted friend load you up some

 

[M70375!]

I shot a bull moose at 275 yards this fall with 400 gr TSX in 416 RM, one shot down for keeps

 

[BeeMaa]

have a trusted friend load you up some

Appreciate the offer, but I sold the 416RM a good while back. Sticking with a 375H&H and 300 grain Barnes TSX.

 

[Don416]

Shot 416WSM w/Barnes 350gr TTSX, 53gr IMR3031today, slightly compressed load, 100m with no change to scope. Surprising how this caliber shots every bullet well. This was the best shooter though. I’ve read big bores aren’t picky on loads, wonder if this is common?

 

[Don416]

55gr IMR 3031 was way too compressed, that was the flyer. Figured it was worth a try as I used 55gr for the Speer 350gr Hot Core.