Anyone used this bullet?Any pet loads?How did it perform and what did you shoot it at?I'm thinking I might give it a go on elk next year if it shoots ok.I also picked up some Hornady FTX 165 grainers.These are the same that are in the lever revolution rounds.Anyone have any results with these also?
.308 Barnes tsx in 180 grn
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I'm using Barnes 180 TSX's with good grouping (about 1 MOA) out of my Savage 10FCP (1:10 twist). I can't tell you how they have preformed yet as this is the first time using them (never heard a problem with them yet). I'm leaving on a moose/deer hunt today so I can update when I return on the 8th.
My loads are 42.5gr of IMR4895
Update
Well, I would love to report on how these things work but unfortunately I didn't see a damn thing to shoot so...
My loads are 42.5gr of IMR4895
Update
Well, I would love to report on how these things work but unfortunately I didn't see a damn thing to shoot so...
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In a .308, I'd go with the 150gr TTSX or even the 130gr TTSX.
180gr TSX is a bit too heavy and slow for a .308, you will get better expansion and penetration wiht one of the lighter Barnes bullets.
I use 150gr TTSX in my 300WSM.
The Hornady FTX for the leverevolution are designed for 30-30 velocities, IIRC. Might be an issue, but might not.
180gr TSX is a bit too heavy and slow for a .308, you will get better expansion and penetration wiht one of the lighter Barnes bullets.
I use 150gr TTSX in my 300WSM.
The Hornady FTX for the leverevolution are designed for 30-30 velocities, IIRC. Might be an issue, but might not.
My rifle does not like 168's MK's but does like 178's so I thought to get 180's. Now after I opened them I would agree with Gatehouse that 150 might be better as the 180's are long, really long!!! I might try lighter one but the 180gr is working, accuracy wise, so I would probably stay with it as long as the bullet does what it's intended to do...
In a .308, I'd go with the 150gr TTSX or even the 130gr TTSX.
180gr TSX is a bit too heavy and slow for a .308, you will get better expansion and penetration wiht one of the lighter Barnes bullets.
I use 150gr TTSX in my 300WSM.
The Hornady FTX for the leverevolution are designed for 30-30 velocities, IIRC. Might be an issue, but might not.
My son and I have killed several truck loads full of animals with the 168 gr TSX version. Ours come from a 30-06(my son Muzzle vel 2880) and me 300 win mag and 300 WSM MV 3100+.
I agree with Gatehouse theTSX works best when driven hard and a 308 just doesn't have enough velocity to get the benefit of the TSX. At 308 velocities any cup and core bullet will work, at 3200 fps it really matters how good it is.
Use the lighter bullet weight.
In a .308, I'd go with the 150gr TTSX or even the 130gr TTSX.
180gr TSX is a bit too heavy and slow for a .308, you will get better expansion and penetration wiht one of the lighter Barnes bullets.
I use 150gr TTSX in my 300WSM.
The Hornady FTX for the leverevolution are designed for 30-30 velocities, IIRC. Might be an issue, but might not.
I agree with Gatehouse I personally think Barnes TSX need hi velocity to open properly
I Shot a deer at 190 yards this week with a 168 grain TTSX with my .308 with a muzzle velocity of 2740 fps. Quartering toward went in the neck though the shoulder blade, lungs, liver and ended up in the hide just at the rear of rib cage.
167.1 grains when found. It appeared to work just great at .308 velocity.
167.1 grains when found. It appeared to work just great at .308 velocity.
I believe that the TTSX is slightly more tolerant of lower velocity than was the TSX, so should open even at somewhat reduced speeds. Still would go for the 150 or 168 in your 308. 180 is great in the magnums. Eagleye.
Great bullets.
I started shooting these bullets about 15 years ago in a rifle that just didn't like Nosler Partitions. It shot the x bullets well, and I have never looked back.
I use 180's in a 300 wby & have never been disappointed in their performance.
I have shot several Elk, Deer and Moose with them. Like others I have seen several complete pass throughs.
I believe the old school of thought was to shoot heavier bullets with a high sectional density to achieve penetration. The X's hold together so well and retain so much of their weight I will likely try some 168 grainers in the new year
Good hunting!
I started shooting these bullets about 15 years ago in a rifle that just didn't like Nosler Partitions. It shot the x bullets well, and I have never looked back.
I use 180's in a 300 wby & have never been disappointed in their performance.
I have shot several Elk, Deer and Moose with them. Like others I have seen several complete pass throughs.
I believe the old school of thought was to shoot heavier bullets with a high sectional density to achieve penetration. The X's hold together so well and retain so much of their weight I will likely try some 168 grainers in the new year
Good hunting!
All I use now in my Tikka .300 WM is the 150 TSX and TTSX. Driven to 3340-50 fps they perform like crazy. Never been a fan of heavy for caliber bullets and these are the proof that it's not necessary to sacrifice speed. Have the 165's on the shelf, but haven't messed with them much, can't see much to be gained. If I need more weight, the 210's in my .338-06 can take over (a cape buffalo maybe?). Still, some of my rifles simply won't shoot Barnes bullets period, e.g. my W'by .243 and Sako .22-.250 are particularly poor shooters with them, and I spent a small fortune to find that out. Stubborn, I guess.
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, I'm in the initial stages of change over to todays bullet technology, Barnes TTSX, in three calibers. I look forward to load development, the accuracy and the results on game. I've got a moderate range of bullet weights in 7mm and 30 cal to start out with.
sbtennex, just wondering, in your W'by 243 and your Sako 22-250, was that poor performance you experienced with all the TTSX bullet weights available for each caliber?
, I'm in the initial stages of change over to todays bullet technology, Barnes TTSX, in three calibers. I look forward to load development, the accuracy and the results on game. I've got a moderate range of bullet weights in 7mm and 30 cal to start out with. sbtennex, just wondering, in your W'by 243 and your Sako 22-250, was that poor performance you experienced with all the TTSX bullet weights available for each caliber?
TXS 180 work very well for stopping game and they fly straight. 1/2 moa with my 300 win mag, no problem knocking down a deer at 1000 yards with the 300. also good is the Accubond. I will never use Berger again for anything but paper they fly excellent but don't do anything when they get there. They claim to be a hunting round but they are not. You will be very happy with the Barnes, find your magic load and go shoot something, Happy hunting.
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