dpr64 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Most likely will be using the weatherby .257 mag this year and the 100 grain Barnes TSX but the 80 grain Barnes TTSX really has me intrigued.... at 500 yards it is -17 only.. Would anyone provide any input on if the 80 grain is enough for our smallish coues bucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohntr6 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 I shot a whitetail with my daughters .250 Savage last year with a 80 grain TTSX and it worked perfectly. The 250 is considerably slower than the Weatherby but I was really impressed, the shot was just over 100 yards. I have shot 4 whitetail with 100 grain TSX bullets from my 257 Weatherby with just perfect results. I love these two .25 calibers! So to answer your question a well placed 80 grain TTSX will put any deer down. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpr64 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Do they make the 100 grain in a TTSX? I thought that was just a TSX? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Easily. Placing the shot is everything. Energy is a myth. 80 or 100 grain it matters not. Shoot the bullet that is the most accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 They make a100 ttsx it is extremely lethal, you won't be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Speed kills and BC matters is what you are saying. I agree. Placement comes first though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpr64 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 Hmmm, seems that the 80 comes in ttsx and the 100 in tsx? What is the difference? http://www.weatherby.com/product/ammunition/ballistic?ammo1=.257+Wby.&ammo2=.257+Wby.&compare=Compare&compare=Compare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 20, 2014 I'll say again.... The .257 ttsx comes in 100 grains as well. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BX25734 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpr64 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I'll say again.... The .257 ttsx comes in 100 grains as well. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=BX25734 I think that is for handloads only.... I don't see the 100 in TTSX in ready to go shelf ammo....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I have taken several Coues from 200 all the way to 475 yards with my 257 WBY MAG using 115 gr. Nosler Ballistic tips. (look at my avatar picture) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I will be shooting the 115gr Ballistic Tips or 117gr Hornady BTSP. My rifle really seems to like the hornady but shoots the ballistic tips well too. I shoot 257 weatherby but they aren't maxed out. They are about half way between a 25-06 & 257 weatherby maxed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 Ya never specified factory loaded. Try the 110 accubond load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dse Report post Posted September 21, 2014 Corbon loads the 100gr ttsx. But not very speedy, and really spendy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpr64 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I will start saving all my weatherby brass (and others) and try to start handloading this coming year.... Any tips on a good setup to get started with and no need to upgrade later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 21, 2014 If you supply the materials, I'd be happy to load 257 wby loads for you, I've got the dies. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
