Barnes new TTSX, that's right.....TTSX
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I have found this issue with my 300wm M70. I shoot the 200gr AB and have been very happy with them but couldn't experiment much due to the length issue. Though when loading one at a time I was able to seat the bullet closer to the lands, I was surprised to see that my groupings had shrunk an extra 5/8". Unfortunately I have to seat them to fit in my blind mag so the bullet tips don't chip or break off.
W.
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Like mentioned by ^^^^^,
I've had problems with the TSX and overall length when trying to load for accuracy. I wonder if that problem will increase?
I've had problems with the TSX and overall length when trying to load for accuracy. I wonder if that problem will increase?
The TTSx will cost more than the MRX which was brought out to cost more than the TSX which was brought out to cost more than the X-bullet....but I guess you have all bought into it....what a bunch of bunk!!! Now the mags/rags are hyping Berger target bullets for hunting game. Berger and Barnes must pay the magazines alot to foist their product.
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Don't forget the barnes original......
The TTSX should be cheaper than the MRX. The MRX has a tungsten core. The TTSX is the same construction of the TSX with a plastic tip added. I think the TTSX will have to be very close to the price of the TSX or shooters won't buy it. Look at the MRX, from what I've heard people aren't lining up to buy those. Especially with Nosler coming with their E whatever bullet. Barnes will now have some competition.
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Northman999
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I was just working out ballistic data on TSX's for my .338 win mag, as I was considering changing to them, but their long range ballistics are pretty poor. My numbers aren't right in front of me now, but if I can remember from last night the 225's and 250's have got about 400 ft/lbs less at 500 yards than a 225 grain accubond and several inches more drop as well. The TSX's were around 1700 ft/lbs and the accubond still had over 2100 ft/lbs. So I'm re-considering my consideration.
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Exactly! in freebored rifles and 300 WMags this bullet is a problem. Still see no need for it. I wish Barnes would work on making their bullets consistantly accurate over many rifles as they would fine tuning the x. I realize many on this and other boards have had success with the x, but I still cannot see any belefit for the game, rifles and terrain I hunt than a Partition at high speed.
I would consider the TTSX a "real" improvement over the obsolete TSX only if the plastic tips are color coded by caliber, like those nosler boolits.
Or they could make the plastic tip olive green like the new Nosler E bullet so it blends in the forest and the deer doesn't see the bullet coming. It be very usefull for those who uses cartridges with low velocities.
Or they could make the plastic tip olive green like the new Nosler E bullet so it blends in the forest and the deer doesn't see the bullet coming. It be very usefull for those who uses cartridges with low velocities.
That's brilliant !! I never thought of that before now.
Maybe that's Barnese's's's "next big thing" !?
Make that 2.
Make that 3. And yes it is an all-round bullet. 114 head of game, and putting a bullet in the right place says so.
Yes, unhuh, Berger won't kill game, yes, TSX's weren't an improvement (my cleaning rod arm says it is), and where are these fact's of proof?
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Honestly, your quibbling over the "ft/lbs" at 500 yds?! Not that the Accubond isn't a good bullet (it's a great bullet), but experience tells me that your math won't make a difference of sweet d!ck all at 500 yds on game. And the few inches that you might have to make up for in drop would be negligible if you are using a ballistic reticle or 'hold over' method. And it realistically doesn't matter if you are using target tuurets with drop charts. But stick with the Accubonds if they work, they are a hell of a bullet.
