Looking for feedback on ttsx in the .270 win

They are explosive in performance on game.

Don't get me wrong, they are excellent performers and accurate in most rifles. Rifles with long throated chambers will act much like the old Weatherby rifles did with added freebore. Lowers pressures and velocities slightly and accuracy won't usually be spectacular.

The biggest issue with them is they can be loaded to fast for close up shooting. The other issue is because of their light weight, they bleed off velocity faster than heavier bullets.

On the other hand, they are great choices for those that are recoil sensitive.

Like all other bullets, they have to be placed properly into the animal to bring it down ethically.
 
Yes, my rifle definitely has a long throat. I went with 110 as they are supposed to be eqivilent to jacketed 130's demensionally. I have fired the original Barnes X bullets in it years ago and they were incredibly accurate but hardly ever opened up for me. Figured I'd try the newer version out of curiosity.
 
I love the 150 grn TTSX in my 7mmRM.
Many one shot kills on whitetails.
Always penetrate fully, with an exit hole, never recovered a bullet.
One shot kills from 50-300 yds.
Just shot a skunk this morning from 25 yds. Pretty much turned it inside out.
 
Not :redface: trying to hijack this thread but inline with the basic topic, I do have a related question. Recently I 'lucked' into a very generous 8 box supply of Barnes 130gr TTSX boattail bullets for the .270 Win. ;) Couldn't resist the opportunity. Any comments from anyone who has used them on game and any favorite loads to share?? Oh, I'll be using them in a Wby Vanguard S2 Blaze-X.
 
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I think I used 58.0 Grains of H4831 SC, Hornady brass and CCI Large Rifle Primers... if I recall, I had the bullets seated about ten or fifteen thousandths back from the lands.

Out of my Thompson Center Icon, I was getting .477" groups at 100 yards - I am sure I have the target and load data at home somewhere.

Regardless, that same fall I pulled my first ever moose tag. I drilled a large, cow moose at 369 yards through the lungs and it was a bang-flop - the cow dropped right where she stood.
 
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I think I used 58.0 Grains of H4831 SC, Hornady brass and CCI Large Rifle Primers... if I recall, I had the bullets seated about ten or fifteen thousandths back from the lands.

Out of my Thompson Center Icon, I was getting .477" groups at 100 yards - I am sure I have the target and load data at home somewhere.

Regardless, that same fall I pulled my first ever moose tag. I drilled a large, cow moose at 369 yards through the lungs and it was a bang-flop - the cow dropped right where she stood.
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thanks. I have those same components on hand. Be interested in your c.o.a.l
 
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