350gr ttsx in 416

Emailed Barnes for required velocities to expand on the Barnes TTSX. Barnes rep,” An impact velocity of 1700 fps will get you about 1.7x expansion of the bullet’s original diameter. If 2x expansion is desired, which we suggest, then add approximately 100-200 fps.”
Choreographed 350gr TTSX, 54gr IMR3031 compressed at only 2000fps in my 416WSM.
I’m there but not much extra for distance. Will try other loads.
 
This is .416 350 TTSX at ~2220 fps impact.
edit: if I recall correctly, it was about 3/4" expanded.
Barnes .416 350 grain TTSX
Recovered weight 347 grain
Impact velocity ~2220 fps
416 Ruger
~160 yards
Moose
Entered second to last rear rib
Found, nose forward against the hide, behind opposite side shoulder, bottom of bullet shank was in rib exit hole.
Guesstimate approximately 3' penetration
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Range Trip Barnes 350gr TTSX, Cartridge 416WSM, IMR4895-56gr Compressed, 2113fps.
Tried H4350 at 55gr Compressed no good, dirty unburnt powder, 1756fps.
 
75 grains of Accurate 2520 with 400 gr TSX 2420 fps, 416 Rem
 
75 grains of Accurate 2520 with 400 gr TSX 2420 fps, 416 Rem
Thanks but the Thread is about the 350gr TTSX in 416.
Haven’t been able to find Accurate 2520 yet but want to try it.
 
Yes, I'm quite sure 75 grains 2520 with the 350 TSX would work good
 
Will have to see how much 2520 I can fit in my WSM case when I try it.
TTSX seems to shoot well with everything.
 

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