We load and use TSX 140 grain .277 bullets on antelope, deer, elk and moose.. I don't think the cost is prohibitive considering you only shoot 1 or 2 or 3 animals a year.. Not exactly needed for the range but certainly worth every penny on game of all sizes. I don't think a bullet can be too tough for a light framed animal like deer or speed goats. The bullet expands, so why risk shrapnel?

From my experience and that of my hunting peers, I love the TSX bullet, what we've recovered has expanded as advertized and the expanded bullet did not fragment.Also thedamage to the aminal was complete andimpressive.. A 140 grain .277 TSX can do some serious damage to the shoulders of a6x6 bull elk from 200 yards.

The majority of us in our hunting group (and extended group) use the 270 with the odd 300 WM. Once one of us started with the TSX, most everybody else is 'standarizing' their ammo to the 140 grain .277 TSX. We all like how it works.