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Bullet help.
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 Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 11:54 PM
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Is the Barnes TSX as good as they say? What about the Tipped TSX?


 Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 01:09 AM
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I've witnessed two elk taken at 660 & 700yds with the TSX

Both dropped with one shot. One from a 300WSM & the other a 300RUM & both with 150gr bullets.

No experience with the tipped TSX.

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I was thinking more in the lines of the 270win. But thanks though.


 Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 05:44 AM
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All of the Barnes bullets have good reviews on Midway. They are probably worth a shot if you are willing to pay the $$$.


 Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 12:39 PM
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i've run barnes thru my 300 win mag in the past, and can't say as i've noticed any difference in killing effect, exits, etc over cup-n-core bullets on deer and smaller.

never tried them on elk, and doubt i ever will.



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 Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 03:30 PM
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I use the 140 gr TSX in my .270. Devastating on elk and Moose.

I also use the 168 TSX in my 300 Win Mag, VERY Effective:wink:


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