Ron,
My experience with bullets of different construction: bullets that are made for long range expansion are made to expand at slower velocities, so when they hit at short ranges (when they're still zipping along) they tend to separate jacket from core, etc. they don't hole in hole out. They're not the best for heavy game at any range. Bullets that are made for deep penetration (partitions) will go right through deer size animals at shorter ranges, but are great on elk size animals at any range. The Barnes TTSX is supposed to be the best of both world's. Expands well at any range AND penetrates without breaking up. Sounds too good to be true? Maybe. I can't tell you from my own experience, but I'm confident enough to give it a try. Of course, I'll let you know what happens... if I get some shooting, that is. |