Barnes TTSX / LRX Grouping Issue

[remington jim]

another vote for imr4350 in the 30-06, works well for me with barnes 168gr ttsx.

I’ve found in my Tikka and Remmy 30-06s RL17 is the BESTEST powder with 165 - 168 - 180 TTSXers and 175 LRXers . RJ
Best -Highest FPS with God Fearing Accuracy .

 

[TAV1954]

Hi everyone,

I have been shooting for years but still haven't cracked this issue. I hunt with Barnes bullets, but I can never seem to tighten my groups. My rifle is Tikka T3x Lite 30-06 (11" twist), and for reference, I get consistent 0.5" groups at 100 yards with ELD-X, SST, or BTSP. However, when it comes to 1) Barnes TTSX 150 grains or 2) LRX 175 grains, my groups open up significantly.

Here are my go-to Barnes loads:
- 150 grain TTSX: 51.5 grain IMR4064; 3.340" COL
- 175 grain LRX: 48.0 grain IMR4064; 3.340" COL
- My maximum magazine length is 3.340" so I stay under that.

It seems like Barnes bullets have always been a bit jumpy for me - wondering if I am missing something. Would appreciate any tips, whether it's charge weight adjustments, seating depth tweaks, or anything else that's worked for you.

Thanks in advance!

I have the same rifle and find with TTSX bullets I get better groups at COAL that is 0.50"-0.70" off the lands
give it a try and Please let me know if that works for you as well
TAV1954
Email: verhaeghe1954@gmail.com

 

[TAV1954]

One of my rifles bore copper fouling was bad, groups tightened up after bore de-copper. Sweet's 7.62 solvent works pretty good. Tipton bore solvent also good.

I agree on this post, Sweet's 7.62 is awesome to clean out copper. where are you getting the Sweet's 7.62 from? I can't find it without buying it Direct in bulk.

 

[4fifty8]

^^
P&D Enterprises in Edmonton. https://pdent.ca/product/sweets-7-62-bore-cleaning-solvent-200-ml-liquid/

 

[remington jim]

I agree on this post, Sweet's 7.62 is awesome to clean out copper. where are you getting the Sweet's 7.62 from? I can't find it without buying it Direct in bulk.

HUGH amount of ammonia in that #### Used it back in the 70 s but like dope I quit using it before all the brain cells died RJ

As a suggestion, When you finish the last of Sweets, try BoreTech Eliminator instead as works just as good or better, doesn't smell and you can leave it in the barrel overnight. No need to use a separate carbon solvent either.