270 win and 110 TTSX

[peaceful_ruler]

I see that Barnes loads the 110 TTSX in their Vort-X lineup in the 270 Win at a 3400 fps mv. The ballistics table shows that it would hit 2200 fps at around 475 yards. Seems like a pretty sick long range load to run for deer sized game for sure. Anyone been running this load and have some real world feedback on the terminal performance? I wonder how the windage at 400 yards would compare with the 145 ELD-X at a 2950 MV.

 

[JFK]

I’ve hand loaded that bullet in 270, killed some animals with it and it’s very good. Still load it for my dad as well. Probably the most destructive mono I’ve used.

It’s not a long range load. Quite the opposite. Zero at 200, hold top of back out to 350. Works quite well for that. Past 400 there are better options as it loses velocity and drops quicker due to low BC.

 

[antlerz]

Not long range but good shorter range splat factor.

 

[peaceful_ruler]

According to Barnes it’s still at 2175+ FPS at 500 yards in their factory offering. I’m sure the wind drift is starting to open up at that point but how could that not be considered a good long range option?

I should say that long range for me starts around 300 yards…and I don’t believe that shooting game animals past 600 yards is ethical.

 

[antlerz]

A 110gr TTSX will have very average terminal effect at 2200fps compared to the ELDX.

 

[peaceful_ruler]

I appreciate the insights. It would appear that monos strength of high weight retention and lower density means it shines in higher velocity and closer distance applications.

Vs. the lead bullets which don’t like to be pushed terribly faster but have a better BC to transfer that energy better down range. Also, less wind drift and better terminal performance at lower velocities.

On that note, has anyone spent time with Swifts new bonded Z bullet?

 

[mighteywhitehunter]

Hunting in CA so I have had to be lead free for a while, I killed 10 or so bucks with the 110 TTSX in my .270 wsm @ 3475fps. Longest shots were two different bucks at 450 yards. Good terminal performance. Only had 1 deer that required a second shot.

I have since moved away from the WSM and I am shooting the 120gn CX Superformance Hornady ammo in 6.5 Creed. Killed 2 bucks with it last season, 1 @ 100yds and 1@ 505yds. Good performance with it as well.

 

[hand skills]

I appreciate the insights. It would appear that monos strength of high weight retention and lower density means it shines in higher velocity and closer distance applications.

Vs. the lead bullets which don’t like to be pushed terribly faster but have a better BC to transfer that energy better down range. Also, less wind drift and better terminal performance at lower velocities.

That matches my experience, I think you have nailed the tradeoff.

Shedding monos like Apex, Cutting Edge and Hammer help close the gap a bit, but impact velocity plays a big role.

Below 2400fps, lead starts to shine. Above 3000fps, copper can be incredibly good.

In my mind, the debate occurs when impacts are in that 2500-2900fps range.