Barnes X Originals future??

[Ghunter]

I have been reloading Barnes "X" original bullets for awhile and now most mail order books have the "triple shock" and the MR-X bullet and it seems that the originals are actually fading slowly!! What is the future for the original "X" bullet?? Should I make the switch to the triple shocks? What about my favorite load with originals?
I need advice on this before my moose hunt.
Regards, Ghunter

 

[Boomer]

Give the TSX's a try. Chances are you will get better accuracy and better terminal effects. Your loads may require some tweaking, but because there is less friction due to the banded shank, pressures will not be as high with the TSX. Loading both bullets with the same load in my .375, I lost less than 25 fps, and the groups went from 2 MOA to .75 MOA. I'm not going to adjust the load for 25 fps.

 

[todbartell]

there is no future for the original X bullet, its a dinosaur

 

[SuperCub]

I bought them once, and ONLY once!

With the fliers and copper fouling, that did it for me.


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[Ghunter]

I decided to make the switch to the TSX
I'll start with the same load as with the originals but probably a couple of grain below, just to be safe.
I can't wait to try them out!
Thanks guys!

P.S. Anybody has a load for them in 338 Win. Mag. 225 gr. bullet??

 

[tetachuck]

72 gr RL 19 225 gr TSX Win Brass CCi LRM primer gives me 2850 fps out of a 26 inch barrel with a .65 inch 3 shot group.

Cheers
Allan

 

[Ghunter]

Sounds like you have a great load there! That will give me something to really think about.

Thanks, Allan