So 150 g ttsx or 180 partitions for moose

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So I bought some Barnes Vortex 150 g ttsx's and some Federal Priemiums with 180 g partitions for my 30-06 T3 and did some testing. Both shot inside of a 3 inch circle at 180 yards (three shot groups).Thats as good as I can shoot.The ttsx was slightly better but not a lot in real world hunting terms. So now I'm looking for opinions on witch one to use for moose hunting. Not very often I get a shot over100 yards but there is 2 marshes we hunt where shooting is only limited by your ability. Hard to say if I will be in the bush or on the marsh. Also while we are at it which would be better for white tails in the same conditions?

Looking for opinions on these 2 choices. I know that cheap core-loks etc have been killing both for years but I like the confidence I feel with a premium bullet.

Thanks all
 
Both are great choices. If they both shoot good it's up to you to decide. I like the Ttsx a bit better these days. Both will go right through a broadside moose.
 
Okay, so if you aren't reloading don't waste your money on so-called 'premium' bullets. Buy a box of 180gr Remington Corelokt; every bit as good and a fraction of the price.
 
I shot a bull moose with the fedrel/nosler combo. First shot destroyed some lungs, second shot completely destroyed the heart, and both bullets passed through. The moose only made it about 30yards. So i'd go with the 180's.
 
I'm a bit of a stuffy traditionalist, and have always favoured bullet weight over velocity. If you compare the trajectory tables for the two, I don't think you'll see a signifigant difference if zeroed for the same yardage. If zeroed at 200 yds the 180 partition has an inch and a half more drop, 4 inches more at 400... not enough of a difference for me to use the Barnes.

When I was using the .30-06 as a moose rifle it was always loaded with 180 partitions. Nice thing about the Noslers is that they're fairly soft up front, so expand well on lighter game, but will still penetrate.
 
9.3mauser said:
I'm a bit of a stuffy traditionalist, and have always favoured bullet weight over velocity. If you compare the trajectory tables for the two, I don't think you'll see a signifigant difference if zeroed for the same yardage. If zeroed at 200 yds the 180 partition has an inch and a half more drop, 4 inches more at 400... not enough of a difference for me to use the Barnes.

When I was using the .30-06 as a moose rifle it was always loaded with 180 partitions. Nice thing about the Noslers is that they're fairly soft up front, so expand well on lighter game, but will still penetrate.
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This my take on the matter, as well.
The 180 Partition has performed flawlessly for me on
everything from 120 lb deer up to 1400 lb moose.
Regards, Eagleye
 
I have no experience with the Noslers, but I've been very impressed with the TTSX so far (handloads). If given a choice (gun shoots both well) I'd go for the one that doesn't leave powdered lead in your hamburger.
 
captonion said:
LOL....You bought into all the stories, that the major magazines ran in the last few yrs...From the city?
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Actually it was a study done by the Michigan MNR and it was peer reviewed data. Shoot animals with lead and you will eat some lead go figure. And I am from the country if that actually matters.

That said I am a big fan of the TTSX, but would use the Partition as well. I would bet dollars to donuts that the TTSX will penetrate farther given the results of testing but more than a few people.
 
Demonical said:
Okay, so if you aren't reloading don't waste your money on so-called 'premium' bullets. Buy a box of 180gr Remington Corelokt; every bit as good and a fraction of the price.
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Have to agree here, before I started reloading that’s all I used. I still get a laugh when the guys around here buy the premium bullets and the farthest shot you get in many cases is less than 50 yards. When I reload for smaller game like deer I would buy the Core-Lokts if they weren’t so expensive here. Might as well as buy a premium bullet.
 
The Nosler Partition is a great bullet, but a box of 180gr Remington Corelokts is like $22, and the 'Safari Grade' stuff with the Noslers loaded is up around $45-50. I say, buy the Corelokts and you've got enough left over for a box of beer.
 
What about 130 gr Barnes in a 270 for moose?

I am currently able to use Win XP3 or Remington A Frames in 150 with good groups out to 200 but I am running low. Want to try the TTSX after reading about them, see how they shoot.
 
archie126 said:
What about 130 gr Barnes in a 270 for moose?

I am currently able to use Win XP3 or Remington A Frames in 150 with good groups out to 200 but I am running low. Want to try the TTSX after reading about them, see how they shoot.
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130's are good all I use in my .270 and I one shot moose. Why Does everyone think moose are so tough. My other buddy all he uses for moose is a well placed .243 100 gr and they bang flop with one shot as well. Elk are the tough guys out there.
 
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