info on Barnes TSX wanted

onehorse · 12-08-2007, 08:23 PM

I own a new .270 WSM and .300 WSM and am considering using Barnes TSX bullets in my hunting loads. Probably using the 270 for deer and antelope and an occasional elk, and the 300 mostly for elk. I've always believed that complete penetration was not necessarily a good thing - that it was better to have all the bullet energy absorbed by the animal. Now these Barnes bullets claim complete penetration and devastating shocking power. With the velocities that I can get from the short magnums, I'm wondering if these newer bullets would be the best way to go. In other words, I'd like to use these calibers to their fullest potential. Would appreciate first hand hunting experience replies rather than theories or opinions, and thanks!

res45 · 12-12-2007, 07:35 PM

Barnes is a great bullet no dough but I think you will find as good or equal results using either the Nosler Accu-Bond,Partition or Ballistic Tip for Deer. Were talking about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost per box of 50. I have a hunting buddy that has both the 270 and the 270 SM,he use these three bullets and slaughters the deer population around here. Click on the bullet weight of your choice to see the load date. His favorites are the 130 and 140 Gr. bullets. Nosler: bullets, ammunition, rifles, brass, and reloading data.

desertdog · 01-17-2008, 04:37 PM

I have a 300 wsm i shoot the 180GR TSX and have taken 2 elk 3 deer 1 antelope very happy with the way they shoot.

dogman2 · 01-17-2008, 07:15 PM

Great start. Try the new Tipped TSX. Unfortunatly the way public outcry is going eventually lead shot and bullets containing lead will be banned, so go green now and beat the crowd. Nosler has introduced the E-Tip bullet with no lead in it.

SwedeSteve · 01-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Or shoot biodegradeable lead!

rdale501 · 01-18-2008, 01:43 AM

I'm not too sure about a bullet not going all the way through and expending all of its energy inside the animal. It may be ok in some areas, but here in western Oregon you better shoot these elk with something that will pass through and give you a good blood trail. It is very brushey here and I mean like a rain forest. Many times you'll only get one shot and believe it or not without a blood trail that animaly will be hard to track. I like the Barnes bullets, but lately have been using Nosler Accubonds.

samuel · 01-18-2008, 05:59 AM

Most of the elk I have seen killed,the bullet was just under the hyde on the far side.Only the big mags and only at fairly close range,put the bullet out the far side.I saw no difference in mortality either way.It was the ones that fragmented half way or less that failed to stop in a reasonable distance. sam.

rdale501 · 01-18-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

Most of the elk I have seen killed,the bullet was just under the hyde on the far side.Only the big mags and only at fairly close range,put the bullet out the far side.I saw no difference in mortality either way.It was the ones that fragmented half way or less that failed to stop in a reasonable distance. sam.

This is true Sam, all I am saying is if you don't get an exit hole an elk will bleed out inside and you don't get a blood trail to fallow. Very tough to fallow one animal down a dense moutian where 30 head just ran. A little blood will make it a lot easier.

turkn8r1 · 01-19-2008, 11:20 PM

I have used barnes exsclusively for abot 8 years now. I loaded some 165 tsx for my son's 300 wsm and it flat punishes them. I have a 30-378 weatherby and barnes are the only bullets that have ever been down the barrel. I shot a 175 lb whitetail going away from me this year and the bullet went from left hind quarter to right front shoulder. Though there was a hole at the front shoulder the bullet was just under the hide and was completly in tact with perfect expansion oh the shot was just over 400 yards. I use them in my 270 win and they are amazing. I loaded some 150 tsx for a friends son recently and he called me from the deer stand to tell me that he had shot a 140 lb doe at 80 yards and not only did it blow her sideways off her feet she died instantly. He said he had never seen anything like it. So I would say the barnes bullets are good.

GlockMeister · 01-20-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by res45

Nosler: bullets, ammunition, rifles, brass, and reloading data.

Now that some pricey chi? lol

G-Meister

Brother Bob · 01-20-2008, 04:30 PM

Get you some Remington soft-points for deer. Deer are not that tough to kill and you should never, ever take a 400 yd. shot at one anyway! I use a .243 and a .260 for most of my deer hunting and that's about all the rifle you need. Same with antelopes. Elk, you may need some extra firepower and insurance. By the way, Barnes overstated the B.C.'s and S.D.'s on their bullets and will be ammending their claims.

res45 · 01-20-2008, 09:03 PM

What makes a bullet effective for hunting? some might find this article of interest. Swift Scirocco Hunting Bullets - Controlled expansion, bonded core, and polymer tip.

Brother Bob · 01-21-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by res45

What makes a bullet effective for hunting? some might find this article of interest. Swift Scirocco Hunting Bullets - Controlled expansion, bonded core, and polymer tip.

Thanks! This is some really good reading material.

21buck · 01-22-2008, 07:37 AM

Barnes TSX for your WSM is the right way to go. I have a 7WSM loaded to the max where I get a moa. Shot a feral hog thru both shoulders and the shield and the bullet was never found. The hog was dead and very little waste with no lead poison! The bullet while more expensive is the least of your costs! Accurate they are with the correct load and overall length. I trust the Barnes bullet from small whitetail thru elk and caribou, including black bear. Be prepared to clean your rifle thoroughly before using them to get your best accuracy. Accuvel.com can help in most cases. Clean the bore when your accuracy begins to suffer. The bullet is not the blame!

HEMI · 01-23-2008, 09:10 AM

Haven't tried the TSX but have used the x bullets on elk and moose.
They work as advertised haven't found one yet and never needed more than 1 shot.
Swift has a good rep also. Not a nosler partition fan but the accu bonds look ok.

12-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#1
onehorse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	info on Barnes TSX wanted I own a new .270 WSM and .300 WSM and am considering using Barnes TSX bullets in my hunting loads. Probably using the 270 for deer and antelope and an occasional elk, and the 300 mostly for elk. I've always believed that complete penetration was not necessarily a good thing - that it was better to have all the bullet energy absorbed by the animal. Now these Barnes bullets claim complete penetration and devastating shocking power. With the velocities that I can get from the short magnums, I'm wondering if these newer bullets would be the best way to go. In other words, I'd like to use these calibers to their fullest potential. Would appreciate first hand hunting experience replies rather than theories or opinions, and thanks!

12-12-2007, 07:35 PM	#2
res45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 322	Barnes is a great bullet no dough but I think you will find as good or equal results using either the Nosler Accu-Bond,Partition or Ballistic Tip for Deer. Were talking about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost per box of 50. I have a hunting buddy that has both the 270 and the 270 SM,he use these three bullets and slaughters the deer population around here. Click on the bullet weight of your choice to see the load date. His favorites are the 130 and 140 Gr. bullets. Nosler: bullets, ammunition, rifles, brass, and reloading data. Last edited by res45; 12-12-2007 at 07:38 PM.

01-17-2008, 07:15 PM	#4
dogman2 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 133	Great start. Try the new Tipped TSX. Unfortunatly the way public outcry is going eventually lead shot and bullets containing lead will be banned, so go green now and beat the crowd. Nosler has introduced the E-Tip bullet with no lead in it. Last edited by dogman2; 01-17-2008 at 07:16 PM. Reason: spelling

01-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#5
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,281 Images: 1	Or shoot biodegradeable lead! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

01-22-2008, 07:37 AM	#14
21buck Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 42	Info on Barnes TSX Barnes TSX for your WSM is the right way to go. I have a 7WSM loaded to the max where I get a moa. Shot a feral hog thru both shoulders and the shield and the bullet was never found. The hog was dead and very little waste with no lead poison! The bullet while more expensive is the least of your costs! Accurate they are with the correct load and overall length. I trust the Barnes bullet from small whitetail thru elk and caribou, including black bear. Be prepared to clean your rifle thoroughly before using them to get your best accuracy. Accuvel.com can help in most cases. Clean the bore when your accuracy begins to suffer. The bullet is not the blame!

01-17-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
desertdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	I have a 300 wsm i shoot the 180GR TSX and have taken 2 elk 3 deer 1 antelope very happy with the way they shoot.

01-18-2008, 01:43 AM	#6
rdale501 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 398	I'm not too sure about a bullet not going all the way through and expending all of its energy inside the animal. It may be ok in some areas, but here in western Oregon you better shoot these elk with something that will pass through and give you a good blood trail. It is very brushey here and I mean like a rain forest. Many times you'll only get one shot and believe it or not without a blood trail that animaly will be hard to track. I like the Barnes bullets, but lately have been using Nosler Accubonds.

01-18-2008, 05:59 AM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Most of the elk I have seen killed,the bullet was just under the hyde on the far side.Only the big mags and only at fairly close range,put the bullet out the far side.I saw no difference in mortality either way.It was the ones that fragmented half way or less that failed to stop in a reasonable distance. sam.

01-19-2008, 11:20 PM	#9
turkn8r1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Mississippi Posts: 144	I have used barnes exsclusively for abot 8 years now. I loaded some 165 tsx for my son's 300 wsm and it flat punishes them. I have a 30-378 weatherby and barnes are the only bullets that have ever been down the barrel. I shot a 175 lb whitetail going away from me this year and the bullet went from left hind quarter to right front shoulder. Though there was a hole at the front shoulder the bullet was just under the hide and was completly in tact with perfect expansion oh the shot was just over 400 yards. I use them in my 270 win and they are amazing. I loaded some 150 tsx for a friends son recently and he called me from the deer stand to tell me that he had shot a 140 lb doe at 80 yards and not only did it blow her sideways off her feet she died instantly. He said he had never seen anything like it. So I would say the barnes bullets are good.

01-20-2008, 04:30 PM	#11
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 2,670 Blog Entries: 3	Get you some Remington soft-points for deer. Deer are not that tough to kill and you should never, ever take a 400 yd. shot at one anyway! I use a .243 and a .260 for most of my deer hunting and that's about all the rifle you need. Same with antelopes. Elk, you may need some extra firepower and insurance. By the way, Barnes overstated the B.C.'s and S.D.'s on their bullets and will be ammending their claims.

01-20-2008, 09:03 PM	#12
res45 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 322	What makes a bullet effective for hunting? some might find this article of interest. Swift Scirocco Hunting Bullets - Controlled expansion, bonded core, and polymer tip.

01-23-2008, 09:10 AM	#15
HEMI Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 717	Haven't tried the TSX but have used the x bullets on elk and moose. They work as advertised haven't found one yet and never needed more than 1 shot. Swift has a good rep also. Not a nosler partition fan but the accu bonds look ok.