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Barnes TSX bullets
« on: July 08, 2004, 07:18:58 AM »
I have loaded 180 gr. TSX in my Sendero 300 RUM.  It took quite a few trys to get the C.O.L. right but it was worth it.  At 100 yrds., 3 shot groups, it shot .14" center to center.  I almost got discouraged with the bullet until I talked w/ the tech. support at Barnes.  They were very helpful and encouraged me to continue on.  After about 30 - 35 loads, I hit jackpot.  I shot a 180lbs. boar last week at about 100 - 120 yrds.  The bullet retained 179 gr. of 180 gr.  The hog accually did a complete flip at impact.  I shot the hog in the head which had a .30" entrance hole and about a 2" exit hole.  I shot through 7 gal. of water at 100 yrds to retrieve the bullet.  The bullet was almost 3 times the size in diameter.