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We leave December 12 for Spain to hunt the Ronda and the SE ibex. I plan on taking my 270 Browning X bolt.

It is currently sighted in with 150 grain Sierra boat tails. I use that load for whitetails.

Should that bullet be adequate? I have a couple of boxes of Trophy Bonded Bear Claws. I am thinking that they might be better.

Any comments would be appreciated. I have never shot the TBBC's in any of my rifles.
 
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Ibex are tough and you might have to take a wide and/or quartering shot.
 
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Why not try the TSX? I read your other thread, you seemed impressed with them.


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Posts: 2287 | Location: CO | Registered: 14 December 2007Reply With Quote
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I'll second the TSX
 
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I have the TBBC but none of the TSX. Perhaps I should try and guy some.
 
Posts: 12134 | Location: Orlando, FL | Registered: 26 January 2006Reply With Quote
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Not sure if you wanted to use a bullet that light (remember barnes will penetrate better even in lower SD then standard bullets) but midway has the 110 TTSX on sale


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Just me, but if I were going all that way & spending all that money, I want a bullet that I know can get it done from 100-400yds. The SIerra GK is a soft bullet in any caliber. A 130gr TBBC or other premium is mor ethan enough for Ibex.


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My .270 loves 150 gr NPs. Fast initial expansion, deep penetration when needed. Mine groups the factory Federal loads well enough that I haven't bothered to hand load for the .270 in quite a few years.

Enjoy the hunt and the country,
Dean


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