Tipped Fusion vs Terminal Ascent

[BigThig09]

Just a hypothetical here…

If you had a 7mm PRC that shot both the Federal Tipped Fusion and Terminal Ascent into tiny little identical groups, which bullet would YOU choose for elk and mule deer in Colorado to 600 yards? @Formidilosus i know you speak well of the Fusion bullet and I’m a fan as well, but I see people rave about the TA also. Not really sure you’d go wrong with either but wanted opinions of the hive.

Thanks!

 

[hiker270]

Terminal Ascent all day. Frontal lead bullet with a solid copper shank so it expands reliably but the shank stays intact . Tipped Fusion is a non bonded lead bullet realistically designed for medium size game. Would it kill an elk sure but the T/A is a tougher bullet.

 

[ropeup79]

Both will work just fine. The fusions are a bonded bullet as well.

 

[omicron1792]

I shot the terminal ascent last year and I switched to tipped fusion this year for my elk hunt. TA groups well and dives deep, but has no fragmentation. All the deer I shot with them last year had small entrance and small exits.

The tipped fusion gives some violent explosion like an eld-m. The fused core continues to dive deep. I had great results on my elk.

Two tipped fusion entrance side in elk.



Bonded shank found in offside hide.

 

[Formidilosus]

Just a hypothetical here…

If you had a 7mm PRC that shot both the Federal Tipped Fusion and Terminal Ascent into tiny little identical groups, which bullet would YOU choose for elk and mule deer in Colorado to 600 yards? @Formidilosus i know you speak well of the Fusion bullet and I’m a fan as well, but I see people rave about the TA also. Not really sure you’d go wrong with either but wanted opinions of the hive.

Thanks!

Tipped Fusion.

 

[rockymtnsam]

Tipped Fusion.

Would you say the same for 6.5 PRC? I just came across the tipped fusion and wasn’t aware of them until now. Have a box of TA to see how they shoot out of my Seekins PH2

 

[Formidilosus]

Would you say the same for 6.5 PRC? I just came across the tipped fusion and wasn’t aware of them until now. Have a box of TA to see how they shoot out of my Seekins PH2

Yes

 

[rockymtnsam]

Yes

Mind sharing your reasoning? I know TA has less led, I prefer heavier bonded bullets if I can and I saw the Fusion Tipped is 140 grain, but curious why you’d take those over the TA.

 

[Formidilosus]

Mind sharing your reasoning? I know TA has less led, I prefer heavier bonded bullets if I can and I saw the Fusion Tipped is 140 grain, but curious why you’d take those over the TA.

Because the Tipped Fusion created a larger wounds. The TA creates relatively narrow, deep wounds below 2,200’ish fps impact.

 

[rockymtnsam]

Because the Tipped Fusion created a larger wounds. The TA creates relatively narrow, deep wounds below 2,200’ish fps impact.

Makes sense! Gonna see if I can find some before my hunt next weekend and test it out. I typically don’t shoot beyond 400 so if I can’t find any I’m hoping the TA will shoot well. Appreciate the response.