barnes tipped tripple shocks

[pjeffreys]

has anyone tried barnes tipped tsx bullets, and how did they do?

[corbanzo]

There are doing awesome for accuracy!  Haven't killed anything yet.

So far with my 30-06, I am getting a best of about 0.70" at 100 yards

With the 7mm RUM I am at a best of 1.25" at 200 yards

Haven't even done a whole lot with them, made a few loads, they shot well, so I called it good enough, loaded up a bunch of my newest developments. 

[pjeffreys]

how far did you set them back from the lands?

[corbanzo]

In both rifles I am at maximum COAL for my magazines, which I'm not sure exactly how far off the lands they are, but still quite a bit.  Even seating the bullet another 0.125" beyond what my magazine held, I still wasn't touching the lands, just to test it, and then back down to fit my magazine. 

[quickdtoo]

Barnes recommends seating the TTSX .050" off the lands, same as the TSX. Can't tell you how they work on game, but I've loaded them at .050" off the lands on three different chamberings and they shot well, all were single shots tho, so I didn't have to deal with a magazine. They have lots of free data on the left side of the page below for most common chamberings. 

Tim

http://www.barnesbullets.com/information/load-data/tsx-guidelines/

3. Where do I seat the Triple-Shock, Tipped TSX and MRX bullets?

Answer. We recommend seating these bullets .050″ off the lands {rifling} of your rifle. This length can be determined by using a “Stoney Point Gauge” or other methods. You do not have to seat the bullet at, or on one of the annular rings.

[pjeffreys]

i don't have a stoney point gauge. i usually do the method of closing the action and if it won't close seat the bullet deeper. have any of y'all used this method?

[quickdtoo]

There are a couple good COL tools shown in the H&R Centerfire Rifle forum FAQs and Help sticky, one you can make at home,  I use the EZ-Check tool by Randy Reeves.

Tim

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=52212062&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1&nt=2

[Bugflipper]

 This little gent fell to one. They are not out yet, was doing some testing. They'll be out 2009 in .243, .257 and .264.
This was with a 100 gr .257 in 25 wssm. I only got 100 bullets, shot 75 on paper and 1 on this little guy, had to keep a few for this season. Going to get a chance to be in TX next week so it's coming with. I want to try a hog with it. Accuracy got down to .34" but it was very picky, kind of like a Berger bullet, I guess due to the extra length.
 Load was blc-2 44.5 gr. 2.30 OAL  chrono was 3272 avg.

[quickdtoo]

The .257" TTSX is available now in 80gr and 100gr....

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=993159

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=163953

The .243"  and .264" are expected next month...

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=594032

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=851650

Tim

[Bugflipper]

 Good Deal I won't have to hoard the left overs. Thanks quickdtoo

[buckfever 1]

Shot a large Whitetail in Canada with a 30-06 TTSX.  Slightly larger entry hole and twice the size for an exit hole compared to a plain TSX.  Very accurate.  I think they are a great choice for the 30-06 because it helps a 180 grn bullet in copper open faster.  Did a great job on the Whitetail.  I also have a 6.5x55 which I like the 120 grn. TSX.  It is the best pick for a bullet in the Swede I have tried so far.  I won't be trying the TTSX if it becomes available in the future.  The 120 grn. TSX for the Swede is just an awesome set up.  Very accurate and the long for size bullet just produces very short tracking, yards.  The internal damage is excellant and the bloodshot meat is to a minimum even with a 2700 fps plus load with RL-19.  I have total confidence in this combination for my T-3 Tikka Swede.  In fact I intend to reload a couple hundred for upcoming hunting trips.

Buckfever