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165 tsx vs 180 tsx
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<blockquote data-quote="sep" data-source="post: 2977236" data-attributes="member: 34774"><p>I've not used Barnes bullets in the 300 WSM. I've only used them in the 338 WM and 30-06. I wouldn't expect the 165 to cause more permanent damage to the animal than the 180. The temporary wound channel is just that...temporary. </p><p></p><p>The bullets are the same diameter and will likely expand to similar dimensions. The 300 WSM has enough velocity to reliably open the 180 grain bullet. So, I wouldn't change a thing. Especially if you ever intend to use that load on Elk, Moose or grizzly bears.</p><p></p><p>You could always email or call Barnes and ask. <a href="https://www.barnesbullets.com/contact/" target="_blank">https://www.barnesbullets.com/contact/</a> </p><p></p><p>They are under new ownership but I think they could definitively answer that question for you. Years ago, I called them to see which bullet weight in 338 WM would work best for all game in Alaska. They recommended their 225 grain X bullet vs their 250 grain X bullet. I asked them what I would be giving up by going with the 225. He replied, "about 100 foot pounds of energy and two inchees of penetration". </p><p></p><p>So, I would expect they would know which bullet weight in 300 WSM would cause more permanent damage...if one does.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sep, post: 2977236, member: 34774"] I've not used Barnes bullets in the 300 WSM. I've only used them in the 338 WM and 30-06. I wouldn't expect the 165 to cause more permanent damage to the animal than the 180. The temporary wound channel is just that...temporary. The bullets are the same diameter and will likely expand to similar dimensions. The 300 WSM has enough velocity to reliably open the 180 grain bullet. So, I wouldn't change a thing. Especially if you ever intend to use that load on Elk, Moose or grizzly bears. You could always email or call Barnes and ask. [URL]https://www.barnesbullets.com/contact/[/URL] They are under new ownership but I think they could definitively answer that question for you. Years ago, I called them to see which bullet weight in 338 WM would work best for all game in Alaska. They recommended their 225 grain X bullet vs their 250 grain X bullet. I asked them what I would be giving up by going with the 225. He replied, "about 100 foot pounds of energy and two inchees of penetration". So, I would expect they would know which bullet weight in 300 WSM would cause more permanent damage...if one does. [/QUOTE]
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