ttsx barnes
08-06-2008, 03:52 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 260
RE: ttsx barnes
I've had good luck with the TSX.
My $.02:
The tsx will give good weight retention, allowing you to use a lighter bullet, allowing more speed, which gives better expansion. Expansion should not be an issue even with the regular tsx.
The tipped tsx is only marginally better than the regular tsx as far as ballistic coefficient. If you need ballistic coefficient, neither type is impressive.
Bottom line, if you are starting from scratch, try the tipped tsx, why not? If you already have a good load, there isn't much reason to switch.
My $.02:
The tsx will give good weight retention, allowing you to use a lighter bullet, allowing more speed, which gives better expansion. Expansion should not be an issue even with the regular tsx.
The tipped tsx is only marginally better than the regular tsx as far as ballistic coefficient. If you need ballistic coefficient, neither type is impressive.
Bottom line, if you are starting from scratch, try the tipped tsx, why not? If you already have a good load, there isn't much reason to switch.
08-06-2008, 11:51 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
RE: ttsx barnes
I have read a couple of articles about the bullet on the Long Range web site. The consensus over there is that the new bullet design was made so that there would be less pressure, which would allow the bullet to be driven at a higher velocity. They surmined that less bearing surface meant less heat and pressure.
I am just wondering how many T's and S's next year's new and improved bullet will have?? Or how much more they will cost?? Crertainly those barrel bands cost considerably more to manufacture, so certainly the bullets are worthy of the higher cost?? Tom.
I am just wondering how many T's and S's next year's new and improved bullet will have?? Or how much more they will cost?? Crertainly those barrel bands cost considerably more to manufacture, so certainly the bullets are worthy of the higher cost?? Tom.
08-07-2008, 07:48 AM
#13
Join Date: May 2008
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Posts: 499
RE: ttsx barnes
You are talking about the upgrade from the "X" to the "TSX" per less pressure, ect.
Old news.......
The tipped TSX is supposed to provide a better flight, as is the hope of all tipped bullet designs.
Only really realized until after you get out to extreme long range..........
Old news.......
The tipped TSX is supposed to provide a better flight, as is the hope of all tipped bullet designs.
Only really realized until after you get out to extreme long range..........
08-07-2008, 09:20 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: RC WI USA
Posts: 494
RE: ttsx barnes
How long is long though especially when it comes to hunting? Would there be any advantages gained ifthese are utilized for strictly hunting purposes? Obviouslyif someone was shooting competitively one could see an advantage however a 500 + yd shot in competition is quite a different animal than a 500 yd shot under hunting conditions. I'm sure it is a great bullet nonetheless.
08-20-2008, 10:50 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Audubon & Red Rock, Penna.
Posts: 4,472
RE: ttsx barnes
I'm the biggest Barnes fan out there and was the first to get the XLCs and the Triple Shocks. However, I can't see the big advantage of this newest bullet over the TSX. I'm going to stick with the TSX for as long as they're around.
08-20-2008, 01:09 PM
#16
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 358
RE: ttsx barnes
I have 150gr TSX for the 30-06 savage pushing them 2950fps....no issues with accuracy or fouling of my barrel. We do moly coat them along with all our bullets. Have yet to recover one from an animal as always end up with nice hole going in and nice hole going out.
Bought some 180gr for my ultra mag.....should work just as good
Bought some 180gr for my ultra mag.....should work just as good
