I just haven't had the time to break out all my reloading stuff this year, so I'll be shooting factory loads. J. Jelen Well-Known Member. Have been using 120 TSX and was wondering if 120 TTSX or even the lighter 100 grain TTSX bullet would be better choices for deer at 100-300 yards (usually shoot from a stand across large clear cuts). The 120g TTSX load from Barnes was the first thing I wanted to try in it. I need to try it more on broadside deer to see. This 95 gr Barnes TTSX round also produced 1" groups. Barnes Tipped TSX (TTSX) Bullets .30 cal .308" 180 gr TTSXBT 50/ct. With expansion now a given, the metallurgy could be optimized for durability. I used the Barnes 130gr TSX briefly from the 30.06 and it was very accurate and did what it is suppose to do, it killed both deer that I shot with it. Well, that is of course if the gun likes it… I have cleanly taken a deer at 60 yds and one at 435 yds with the 168 TTSX, launched at about 3045 fps. Why just dance when you can "rock and roll". I've gone to TTSX in all my hunting … I couldn't get them to shoot less than 2in in my rifle and Hornady shoots less than an inch my handloads about 3/4. Two years ago, I shot an elk quartering away at 75 yards with a 7mm Rem Mag 140 grain Barnes VOR-TX TTSX BT (solid copper bullet). I have shot many deer with Barnes TTSX and TSX fantastic performer. I see no observable difference between .243 killed deer and 300 WM killed deer when Barnes bullets of any flavor are used. I have killed many deer with the 130gr TSX coming out my 308Win. Personally . Barnes VOR-TX .308 Winchester 150gr TTSX Polymer Tipped Spitzer Boat Tail Lead-Free 20/Box features a 100-percent copper body and polymer tip which boosts BC and improves long-range ballistics.This ammunition features multiple grooves in the copper bullet shank, which reduces pressure and improves accuracy and … Both deer had a pencil hole in and out with a very small wound channel. Well, consistently it would cluster two within 1/2”, then open up. Joined Feb 19, 2020 Messages 571 Reaction score 1,205 Location Pennsylvania Media 64 Hunting reports Either the TSX or the TTSX should work fine on deer as long as impact velocity is somewhere within the recommended range suggested by Barnes. A friend gave me some Barnes TTSX loaded ammo in 243. When loading a Barnes TSX, Tipped TSX or LRX bullet, your rifle may prefer a bullet jump of anywhere between (a minimum of) .050” up to .250” or more. For deer and antelope the 150 grain gives us a little flatter trajectory. The 168 shot quite accurately in my rifle and it's not too heavy for use in the .308, but it's the heaviest Barnes bullet I would use in the cartridge. I got a pat on the back and a thank you for turning a man onto my 140grn TTSX load for the 7mag in October.I got a go to hell today at work for it.Ive However, I didn’t have any H414 on hand so I substituted 64 grains of Win 760 powder instead, one grain … Wow that is smoking fast for a 30-06 deer load! Both dropped dead where they stood. Hi All Any body using the TTSX in their 6.5x55 120 or 130 gr. The new Tipped TSX features the same 100-percent copper body with multiple rings cut into the shank. Barnes factory 150 gr TTSX shoots in 1/2” or less in my ancient Remington Sportsman 78. For Texas hogs and deer it would make an ideal round out to 300 yards with just a basic duplex reticle and no dialing running a 200 yard zero. The bullets performs as you would expect. So far, Ive only been able to get 1" groups out of "hp match" factory ammo, not what one would want to use hunting. My question is, I have 2 hunting partners that shoot 30-06 rifles.I would like to see them try( at the range, as well as hunting) the ttsx Barnes … I reload for a 25/06, 260 Rem, 7mm mag, and 338 win mag. 6mm - Barnes TTSX The following is from a reader located in the U.S who took his son hunting with a .243 caliber rifle. The tables revealed these bullets could be pushed up to 3,298 fps with 60 grains of H414! The Bullets have performed extremely well on both elk and deer, complete pass throughs, no lost game. I am planning on loading Barnes TSX or TTSX for deer this season and would be interested in opinions on these bullets. I have yet to shoot an elk though. I have used Barnes since they introduced the grooved design. Last year I took my .300 Weatherby to New Zealand where it made one shot kills with 168 grain TTSX bullets on 5 animals there. I shoot mostly Barnes TTSX bullets. Feb 4, 2020 #3 Konnari said: I have shot many deer with Barnes TTSX and TSX fantastic performer. The Hornady have a more violent expansion and deer generally are dead right there. AH fanatic. this deer season....maybe for good if I fall in love with the caliber. I do see a noticeable difference in deer when shot behind the shoulder with the ttsx out of my 30-06AI (168 grs @3010fps) compared to something like the Hornady SST in 165 gr. Barnes TSX or TTSX for deer? In the end, I am glad I got the chance to hunt with copper bullets and I will do it again. They are accurate and deadly. Next the buck antelope, 325 yards, also dropped dead in his tracks. The only down side to using Barnes bullets is the cost. Shoot the deer where it counts, and they will still die. I use which ever my rifle shoots best between the LRX and TTSX. It's just a standard, run-of-the-mill, cheap cup and core bullet, but I was able to easily work up an accurate load for it, and it seemed to perform relatively well on deer, so I stuck with it. While hunters can still go through reloading and casting at home, Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X Bullets are for when serious power is needed to take down large game. I have a 24" AA Overwatch I use for deer hunting. I have used the Barnes 130 grain TTSX in one of my 30-30 Handi Rifles for years. All one shot kills. Have over 98 kills in Africa, 3 elk, 50+ deer and have not been disappointed. 375Fox. Re: hornady sst or barnes ttsx for deer? To ensure adequate penetration on wild pigs, the gentleman selected the 80 grain Barnes Vortex TTSX factory load (approx 3330fps in 22" sporter rifles). So far this year, my father and I have used the Barnes 150 grain TTSX 308 at @2825 FPS for 3 antelope and 2 cow elk. Any other bullet suggestions are welcome. It was also no surprise that the TTSX would be the ultimate in Barnes design. Opens even faster than the TTSX according to Barnes. Worked very well. Plenty of white tails and a couple mule deer. Never tried the Nosler … The elk hunched up, then ran. Never tried the Nosler e-tip or the GMX but I have heard the Hornady GMX are very inaccurate . Yes on mule deer and whitetails. Mine usually shoot best about 0.06" or so off the rifling. and a 130 g ttsx, fireformed case, and 57.5g H4831. What to Do..... OK Do it yourself ballistics gel. First were the antelope, a doe and a yearling at 80 yards. Long throat allows me to seat the bullets way out there and I use a healthy charge of Reloader 7. I chose the TTSX because I sometimes hunt in the thick woods with that rifle and worried that a lead core bullet might not hold together for an up-close shot on a big deer. STONER 63A ( MK-23/XM-207 ) XM177E2. Mag. This distance off the lands (rifling), aka "jump" may be limited to the rifles throat length, magazine length and bullet length. No blood. How has this bullet performed on deer … I already planned on load 150 or 130 grain Barnes TTSX for deer and 168 grain Barnes TTSX for elk because I knew that the Barnes TTSX in a lighter weight would penetrate just as good if not better than a load core bullet of a heavier weight. Because the 120gr TTSX is so long I only wanted to try the 100gr TTSX. I'll be using a .300 Win. The tip ensures expansion. I tried a couple of other factory loads but the Kimber likes the TTSX and shoots it well consistently. I have shot deer and hogs with it. Once home again, I went on line and printed off the Barnes reloading data. I loaded some 80 grain TTSX in the .243 Winchester last year ....but never connected with anything ....they did shoot really well... 8 shots into 1/2" dot . If you are going to be shooting them much over 2800 fps at deer, I'd definitely opt toward the Barnes. I love the Barnes TSX or TTSX. What I have seen of other people's deer killed with .223s is also the same, and I will kill some in a month with a .223 just to be certain. Don't worry about penetration. I've used the 100gr TTSX in my 257 Weatherby hand loaded to 3,590 fps. And have really struggled with the accubonds. I like your idea about the Barnes 150 gr ttsx....increased velocity for flatter shooting would be the benefit. Since its introduction in 2003, Barnes' TSX Bullet has earned a reputation as "the perfect hunting bullet." It had also expanded to the classic Barnes mushroom. So I thought I could come up with a similar performance or better (wishful thinking) by handloading. I've shot 4 deer so far. The lighter bullets will give you a better trajectory at the longer ranges you speak of also. . . I also knew that the Barnes TTSX would benefit from the extra speed of a … I shoot a 270 win. 03-09-2019, … The Barnes VOR-TX with Tipped TSX Bullet is available in some 20 calibers suitable for deer hunting, from .22-250 to .300 Win Mag. Now, Barnes has improved on perfection by adding a streamlined polymer tip. I started with the Barnes solid copper because Mtn goats are really tough and I wanted penetration.. which the Barnes are known for. These bullets offer one-shot kill capability thanks to the polymer tip that increases ballistic … One fell on the spot the other ran about 30yds and fell. I can not get any of those rifles to shoot a partition bullet worth a darn. The tsx open a little faster than the ttsx version. How does it perform on all british deer and what load are you using. Anybody else reloading these for deer? Written by Barry. - 08/18/13 Unless I missed it, you don't mention what cartridge you are going to be shooting them out of. Would any one have loading data with AA2520,IMR 8208, or BL-C 2 powders for the Barnes 100gr TTSX bullet.I do not need any other powder loading data for other powders than the three powders listed above. Cheers Steve. Accubond is another in the frame. These included a great Red Deer stag and a Fallow deer shot at a lasered 320 yards. Does anybody use Barnes TTSX bullets? --- SAWMAN. Best price I found on the Web was $41.99 for a box of 20 cartridges. My bigest question however, would the barnes bullet preform and expand without the tip. Just so you know I load 80 grain TTSX in .243 Winchester also ....for deer it is deadly on deer.
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