Author Topic: Barnes.Tripple Shocks (Read 1101 times)

KING · « **on:** November 27, 2004, 01:37:13 PM »

Ok. guys.........Being that I am over on the Muzzleloader threads....I dont get to post much on here. I am looking for any and all information that someone or anyone can give me on these projectiles. All calibers and weights.any info. But,do prefer actual accounts and witnesed information. Thanks in advsnce......Stay safe.King

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2004, 01:53:19 PM »

Well, I'll do my best. I have these bullets, and they are great in my opinion AND experience. The best 3-shot groups I have achieved so far with a 180gr 308 TSX is 7/16" at 100yds.

For a first-hand (mine) account of how tough TSX bullets are, go here: http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=42150

For more info on the bullets, go here: http://www.rifleshootermag.com/ammunition/triple_0723/

For bullet selections and available weights, go here: http://www.barnesbullets.com/prodtsx_new.php

I only supplied these URLs because I've described it so many times, and so many people ask how they are quality-wise, accuracy, etc. I figured to save time, and make it easy for everyone, I'll put them down instead. Please go to them and they will fill you in (if not overflow :grin: ) on those bullets pretty well. Can you supply any info, like what caliber/cartridge you'll use them in, what you want to do with them, etc? Or are you just curious about their popularity?

Patriot

KING · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2004, 06:58:22 AM »

Patriot......I appreciate the infor that you have given me. again,.Much apreciated.stay safe.King

Zachary · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2004, 08:41:38 AM »

I use Barnes X bullets more than any other bullet. I have heard that they are either very accurate or inaccurate but, in all of my tested rifles, they group 1MOA or better. Can't explain why they are finiky, I guess they just are.

The new TSX bullets with their three grooves are supposed to bring more consistent accuracy, but, regardless of which Barnes bullet you shoot, their all copper construction is without doubt the toughest hunting bullet you can shoot. As such, they are, in all honesty, overkill for thin skinned game like whitetails (when compared to Hogs, etc.), so you should use very light for caliber X bullets for whitetails (ie. use 150 grain X bullets in a .30-06 rather than 165s, and 140s in 7mm rather than 160s, etc.)

Zachary

Lawdog · « **Reply #4 on:** November 28, 2004, 09:40:30 AM »

KING,

Our family used the TSX bullet in various calibers from 100 gr. .257 to 150 gr. .308 to take 11 deer, three Wild Hogs and one Black Bear so far this year. All were one shot kills except for the Black Bear and one Wild Hog. I used to use nothing but Nosler Partitions but these new Barnes TSX bullets are fast changing that. Lawdog

Zachary · « **Reply #5 on:** November 28, 2004, 12:22:18 PM »

Lawdog,

Have noticed any difference in general accuracy with the new TSX? People seem to concur that they are consistently more accurate. Your thoughts?

Zachary

Lawdog · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2004, 10:24:57 AM »

Zachary,

I don't really see any MORE accuracy using the TSX over the X or XLC's. I just haven't had to play around with seating depth like I did in a few caliber's using the X or XLC's. I had a bit of trouble with the 400 gr. XLC in my .416 Rigby before I got the kind of groups I wanted. Also had some trouble with the .458 350, 400 and 500 gr. X bullets in my .450 Marlin and .450 Rigby. The only other caliber I had in problems with was .224 in the Barnes VLC's. It was trial and error finding the correct seating depth in my .22 Hornet. I gave up the VLC's and went back to Nosler Ballistic Tips Varmint bullets. So far I haven't had to adjust the seating depth of the TSX bullets and they group very well. Lawdog

Zachary · « **Reply #7 on:** November 29, 2004, 10:54:03 AM »

Thanks Lawdog. :grin:

dbuck · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2004, 12:48:58 PM »

I will make this short and sweet, 30-06, two rifles, 168 gr. Barnes Triple X, two 5X% bull elks, one shot, one kill, one at 169 yards another at 240 yards, dropped where they stood. It doesn't get any better then that. This happen in Colorado a few weeks ago and I shot the 169 yard one and my son in law did the other. I saw my guide kill his bull elk five minutes after I did mine and he was using a .338 and it took him five shots at 210 yards to put that elk down and all five shots hit home. I was standing right their when he did it.

dbuck

Patriot_1776 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:24:20 PM »

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saw my guide kill his bull elk five minutes after I did mine and he was using a .338 and it took him five shots at 210 yards to put that elk down and all five shots hit home.

Youch! :eek: :shock: :eek: :evil:

What kind of bullets/chambering was he using? Sounds like bullet failure 4 times, and the 5th bullet went through the furrow made by the previous shots! Or that was a really tough elk. I've heard they can be pretty hard to tackle; except with a Barnes X! :wink: Patriot

dbuck · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2004, 01:34:52 PM »

His elk was smaller then mine, but not much, I can't recall what factory ammo he was using, but I wasn't impressed with a .338. I love those Barnes Triple X bullets and I love the 30-06. My elk didn't move one step, just dropped where he stood. I hit him right behind the shoulder and took out the heart and lungs.

dbuck

Jaydub in Wi · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2004, 07:01:11 PM »

I haven't used xlcs or tsxs just the original x bullets.i have taken 4 whitetails with 120gr 6.5mm x bullets and 1 with a 165gr .308.All were 1 shot kills, and all exited but 1.The one that didn't was a facing shot at 10 yards. I just couldn't find it but it dropped him right there. if you like exit wounds and blood trails, you can't do much better. the farthest any ran was about 50 yards.Accuracy was as good as i could hold them ,always under 1.5 usually under 1". just my .02

300wsm:-) · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2004, 03:06:07 AM »

I am not an expert by no means but i used a factory federal 180gr barnes triple shock loads in my winchester coyote 300wsm w/ a 4.4x14-40 leupold varix-III and my three shot group was about a .375 or 3/8" group at 100yds. then opening day i shot a nice 6 point @275 and tracking wasn't even in the picture. so all i have to say are good things. if any one has shot 130gr out of a 270win please ley me know how u did

Zachary · « **Reply #13 on:** December 26, 2004, 02:00:58 PM »

You may think that you are not an expert, but shooting .375" groups at 100 yards sure as heck makes you a good "bench" shooter, and looks like it carries over to your shooting abilities in the field. :wink:

Zachary