Is Barnes load data trustworthy? 45-70 data seems suspicious

[bearhunter]

The loads listed are under the Marlin lever section (which is what I'm shooting). The #1/#3 load section is even hotter.

If there were other published loads specific to Barnes 300 grain TSX with other, perhaps more suitable powders I'd be happy to try them. However that's all that's available from "reputable" sources for these specific bullets so I work with the info I have available and with the materials I have.

Any links for published loads for 300 grain TSX and RL7 or the other mentionned powders?

I don't mind interchaning data for cup and core like Sierra and Hornady but with the Barnes usually being longer and affecting the seating depth I'm not much for straying too far from exact published loads on them

Yup I agree with you on that one. Just didn't like the loads I saw.

 

[Quigly]

AA1680 has too fast of burn rate.

IMR 4198 or Reloder #7 would/will drop pressures significantly.

The Barnes data for the 300 grain TSX, does not even list IMR 4198. I'm going to use IMR 4198, and work up a load. Ideally, I would like to get to about 48 grains

 

[Talltimber1]

Shooting max load H4198 with 300tsx for hunting loads.

 

[Talltimber1]

I've phoned Barnes before and they were very helpful.