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<blockquote data-quote="rain4est" data-source="post: 1557982" data-attributes="member: 51396"><p>I can confirm that the 460 Weatherby can create phenomenal damage with 450 gr Barnes TSX bullets. On brown bears, entry is usually a typical ~1/2" hole. If you hit bone, the exit can be between 2" and 8"+ in diameter. They rarely go far when hit with these. On one hunt, the 450 gr TSX entered the hind quarter on a brown bear, broke the main hip/ball socket of the hind leg, took out the top of both lungs, broke the opposing front shoulder, and exited with a 4"+ hole (backup shot on a runner).</p><p></p><p>Ballistics: It has over 7,000 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle and runs 2,650+ fps. It also holds that energy & velocity - 5,850+ ft lbs @ 100 yards/2,400+ fps, 4,800+ @ 200 yards/<2,200 fps, and 3,900+ @ 300 yards/<2,000 fps. </p><p></p><p>Back to the OP bullet choices for brown bears... I prefer the Barnes-X TSX/TTSX as they hold together, penetrate farther, and do-so consistently. The Swift A-Frame and the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw also do a great job, as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rain4est, post: 1557982, member: 51396"] I can confirm that the 460 Weatherby can create phenomenal damage with 450 gr Barnes TSX bullets. On brown bears, entry is usually a typical ~1/2" hole. If you hit bone, the exit can be between 2" and 8"+ in diameter. They rarely go far when hit with these. On one hunt, the 450 gr TSX entered the hind quarter on a brown bear, broke the main hip/ball socket of the hind leg, took out the top of both lungs, broke the opposing front shoulder, and exited with a 4"+ hole (backup shot on a runner). Ballistics: It has over 7,000 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle and runs 2,650+ fps. It also holds that energy & velocity - 5,850+ ft lbs @ 100 yards/2,400+ fps, 4,800+ @ 200 yards/<2,200 fps, and 3,900+ @ 300 yards/<2,000 fps. Back to the OP bullet choices for brown bears... I prefer the Barnes-X TSX/TTSX as they hold together, penetrate farther, and do-so consistently. The Swift A-Frame and the Trophy Bonded Bear Claw also do a great job, as well. [/QUOTE]
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