[res45]

I was just recently on the Barnes web site looking at the Triple Shock X Bullet to shoot in my 300 savage when I came across whats new in 2008 section, low and behold there going to make a Triple Shock X Bullet for the 7.62 X 39mm. I sent an email requesting some more info on this bullet and offered to do some field testing,we will see how that goes. Anyways here is a link to the new products page where you can read about the X Bullet. I will be definitely be giving this one a try as soon as its available,with almost 100% expansion and weight retention it should make a great hunting load. Barnes Bullets » New Triple-Shock

[toolman]

Thanks for the heads-up res45, that along with the .303 cal 150 gr. will give two different options for use in my Mosin Nagants.

[just_a_car]

The reason I'm so happy about these coming out is they're one solid projectile. If you're rolling up reduced loads and the core separates from the jacket, you'll get a "hit" on the berm/backstop, but may have jacket stuck in the barrel. This is obviously bad. With a solid projectile, you either have a hit at the end of the range or a projectile in the barrel; no middle ground.

This and the lower friction are why they suggest lead bullets for "cat-sneeze" Sub-sonic rounds, which is what I want to be able to work my way up to for the AES-10 that I plan on purchasing.