I was looking for some different views on the new tripple shock bullet.I have had very mixed feelings on this new better bullet I have had a opportunity to use this new bullet this hunting season and had very pour results any one else have the same or am I the only one I shot them out of my 300 win mag they were the 168gr match hunting bullet I tried the 180 on moose but it was not what I thought it would be?
Barnes bullets
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Several years ago, I shot an elk with my 340 using the 200 grain "X" Barnes, and it didn't open the way I think it should have. I didn't recover the bullet, but it must not have opened properly because the wound wasn't as severe as say a Nosler would have produced.
This year I shot a Whitetail deer with my 378 using 270 TSX at 325 lasered meters. I didn't recover the bullet, of course, but the wound indicated that the bullet must have opened.
In my 378 the TSX produced good accuracy--1&1/2" at 200 meters.
This year I shot a Whitetail deer with my 378 using 270 TSX at 325 lasered meters. I didn't recover the bullet, of course, but the wound indicated that the bullet must have opened.
In my 378 the TSX produced good accuracy--1&1/2" at 200 meters.
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I shot a dall ram this year with them he was 300 yrds I hit himm twice behind the front shoulder and then he started to run I led him and fired he fell this time when i got to him both first shots were lung shots the bullet holes were the same going out as they were going in the one that hit him in the neck was the same but it still broke his neck So I changed the grain to 180 for moose to try them again to see if it was just those bullets My moose was 50 yrds i shot him in the heart and he turned so i shot him in the neck so he would not junp in the lake when he fell i gave him one more in the neck when I finished cleaning him a found the bullet under him it did not open up if I can get a camera i will post a pick for you guys.
I shot a dall ram this year with them he was 300 yrds I hit himm twice behind the front shoulder and then he started to run I led him and fired he fell this time when i got to him both first shots were lung shots the bullet holes were the same going out as they were going in the one that hit him in the neck was the same but it still broke his neck So I changed the grain to 180 for moose to try them again to see if it was just those bullets My moose was 50 yrds i shot him in the heart and he turned so i shot him in the neck so he would not junp in the lake when he fell i gave him one more in the neck when I finished cleaning him a found the bullet under him it did not open up if I can get a camera i will post a pick for you guys.
If you go to Barnes website and ask around they will tell you that you should go down 1 or 2 bullet weights from what you are used to shooting. So if you normally used a conventional cup/core or Nosler Partition bullet in 165gr. you would have to move to a 150 or a 140 to get similar on game performance.
Barnes bullets are tough and require lots of terminal energy to facilitate expansion.
My wife shoots the now discontinued 100gr. in her 270Win, and I shoot 100's in my 25'06, and to date we have had not a single bad experience with Barnes bullets, that is from shooting 4 moose, 1 bull elk, and well over 20 deer.
Barnes bullets are tough and require lots of terminal energy to facilitate expansion.
My wife shoots the now discontinued 100gr. in her 270Win, and I shoot 100's in my 25'06, and to date we have had not a single bad experience with Barnes bullets, that is from shooting 4 moose, 1 bull elk, and well over 20 deer.
Some guns will not shoot Barnes bullets but for those that do they are the best of the works as near as I can tell. Tough and accurate. What more could you ask for. They almost always leave two holes in anything they hit.
Devestation you bet!
Devestation you bet!
7mm Rem Mag 160gr Federal factory TSX recovered from my moose this last fall. 100 yard shot, quartering towards me. The bullet entered at the junction of the neck and shoulder and was recovered in the kidney area on the off side.
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I've teested them in four different rifles, all 6.5's.
Stuck 'em in 50 thou. off the lands, and shot terrific 100, 200, and 300 yard groups with all rifles.
Haven't used them on an animal however.
They are a lot easier to "make accurate" than the original X or the XLC's IMHO.
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Stuck 'em in 50 thou. off the lands, and shot terrific 100, 200, and 300 yard groups with all rifles.
Haven't used them on an animal however.
They are a lot easier to "make accurate" than the original X or the XLC's IMHO.
Cat
Here are 3 225gr TSX that I have recovered so far - the rest are still orbiting earth (grin).
Also have 2 recovered 140gr XLC's (7-08AI) in my collection.
I was skeptical myself until I saw Barnes bullets in action - now I am a Barnes believer.
Impressive accuracy (TSX's), devastating wound channels, and straight line penetration every time.
However, if you shoot a barnes X expecting Bang Flops like a Hornady SST or Ballistic Tip... you will be disappointed most of the time.
I expect critters to go 15-30yds when hit with one (as with the other premiums I shoot these days).... but dead when I get there.
Hit a coyote with one at 310yds with a 140gr TSX @ 3167fps from my 280AI ... beleive me... they expand!!!!!!!
280_ACKLEY
Also have 2 recovered 140gr XLC's (7-08AI) in my collection.
I was skeptical myself until I saw Barnes bullets in action - now I am a Barnes believer.
Impressive accuracy (TSX's), devastating wound channels, and straight line penetration every time.
However, if you shoot a barnes X expecting Bang Flops like a Hornady SST or Ballistic Tip... you will be disappointed most of the time.
I expect critters to go 15-30yds when hit with one (as with the other premiums I shoot these days).... but dead when I get there.
Hit a coyote with one at 310yds with a 140gr TSX @ 3167fps from my 280AI ... beleive me... they expand!!!!!!!
280_ACKLEY
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Man,
I've really got to start the handloading and try those TSX!!
Will use 53gr in 223
85gr in 243
130gr in 270
Anybody tried the 53gr? I' m guessing it would extend the effective range on coyote for a 223 to around 400-450 yards.
Since ToddBartell has shot one at 250 with great result in a explosive bullet, that's my call.
Never shot one very far myself...
I've really got to start the handloading and try those TSX!!
Will use 53gr in 223
85gr in 243
130gr in 270
Anybody tried the 53gr? I' m guessing it would extend the effective range on coyote for a 223 to around 400-450 yards.
Since ToddBartell has shot one at 250 with great result in a explosive bullet, that's my call.
Never shot one very far myself...
bronco_mudder said:Well that's good to hear, because the 100's are what I'm planning on using in my 25/06 Ackely. They should work just fine in it then
100 gr. Barnes TSX-BT's work really well in my friends 25-06. has killed sheep, deer, caribou, etc, all with good results.
pilot24 said:
I've not shot the 53 TSX but I believe it would be a great bullet for coyote. More money, but they should not have too nasty of exit holes, and will penetrate full length on raking shots, unlike a varmint bullet. I might try some next year.
