Barnes TTSX

[BWALKER77]

I think the GMX, E-Tip and TTSX are pretty comparable. However, I have had a much harder time getting the GMX and E-Tips to shoot. Maybe just my luck?

 

[VikingsGuy]

I havent fooled around with Tikka's, but couldnt you just use a 30-06 magazine given they are all long actions?

Interesting thought. I think they have minor modifications and I think the mags are slightly different, but definitely something this check on. I don’t have a Tikka long action mag, but my son I law does I will have him bring one over next time I see him.

 

[BWALKER77]

Interesting thought. I think they have minor modifications and I think the mags are slightly different, but definitely something this check on. I don’t have a Tikka long action mag, but my son I law does I will have him bring one over next time I see him.

Might have to change or alter the bolt stop as well as the ejector if it doesnt use the plunger type.

 

[Brian in Montana]

I’m curious about this as well. I just picked up some gmx but haven’t had a chance to mess around with them yet.

I've never tried the GMX, maybe that's what he's talking about, but I've had a lot good results with Hornady bullets. For standard cup and core I always go with Interlocks - my wife and I have killed a pile of critters with them and always had good accuracy and performance.

 

[MT_Chad]

Interesting thought. I think they have minor modifications and I think the mags are slightly different, but definitely something this check on. I don’t have a Tikka long action mag, but my son I law does I will have him bring one over next time I see him.

@VikingsGuy if you really want to go nuts on that tikka, mountain tactical in Belgrade, MT makes a really nice bottom metal that takes aics clips. I have kicked around getting one for my 300 mag, it would give me enough mag length to load to the recommended distance off the lands with the 165 ttsx I use.

 

[VikingsGuy]

@VikingsGuy if you really want to go nuts on that tikka, mountain tactical in Belgrade, MT makes a really nice bottom metal that takes aics clips. I have kicked around getting one for my 300 mag, it would give me enough mag length to load to the recommended distance off the lands with the 165 ttsx I use.

Thanks. I did get their standard bottom metal when I switched to B&C stocks (I hate plastic) and they are nice. I don't recall seeing these at that time so must be new.

 

[GlockZ]

The TTSX will serve you well. In my 270 I use the 130gr. and I'm getting a little over 3100fps with IMR4350. Have taken some nice animals with it as well.

 

[Addicting]

I was extremely impressed with my 150g TTSX this year on my elk. It was a long shot and hit her very hard. She went about 30 feet laid down and never got back up. I recovered it in the far shoulder exactly how it is supposed to look at 149g.

 

[tjones]

Hornady the worst? Worst at what?

Accuracy and performance.

 

[Dougfirtree]

I've been impressed with the performance of Barnes bullets. I've killed a few critters with them now, including one that was at pretty low velocity (not much over 2000fps). I have found them to be a tad tricky to load, though. Rifles just seem to love or hate them. My 7mm-08 wouldn't shoot the 140 ttsx's or the 145 lrx's, but it liked the 140 e-tips.

 

[AlaskaHunter]

I used to shoot Nozler partitions,
Now, all I shoot or my hunting partners shoot is tipped TSX in .270, 300 H&H (me)
300 Win , 7mm (my hunting partners) for everything from Sitka Blacktails to Moose.

I reload .270 with 130 gr tipped TSX IMR 4350 and 300 H & H with 180 gr tipped TSX IMR 4831

 

[FLS]

Bang flopped a WY mule deer and antelope and a couple of local white tails with .270 130 TTSX this year. I shot them out of a Remington 700 Mtn Rifle that has always been really picky about what it will shoot, and was pleasantly surprised by how well they shot.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Things shot with my hand loaded TTSX bullets in the last 15 months (last 2 seasons):

2 pronghorn buck w/ 100gn 25-06Rem
1 pronghorn buck w/ 130gn .270Win
1 elk cow w/ 130gn .270Win
1 zebra w/ 140gn 7mmRemMag
1 zebra w/ 150gn .308Win
1 sable w/ 150gn .308Win
1 kudu w/ 150gn 300WSM
1 reedbuck w/ 150gn 300WSM
1 gemsbuk w/ 150gn 300WSM
1 blesbok w/ 150gn 300WSM
1 gemsbuk w/ 140gn 7mmRemMag
1 impala w/ 140gn 7mmRemMag

Over half were “bag-flops” and the rest one shot kills within 50 yards (with the exception of my son-in-law's zebra - but his was a first shot placement issue on an animal that decided to move at the last second). TTSX is easy to load and kills cleanly - can't imagine going back to lead for modern bolt action centerfire hunting rounds.

(honorable mention to one pronghorn buck shot out of a finicky 7mm08 w/ 134gn Hammer)

 

[Brian in Montana]

Vikings Guy, what powder are you using with the 150gn TTSX in your .308?

 

[VikingsGuy]

Vikings Guy, what powder are you using with the 150gn TTSX in your .308?

Varget

 

[tzone]

Accuracy and performance.

and consistency

 

[R.K.]

Used 165gr TTSX factory ammo this year in my Ruger American .308.

Antelope- 230yds. Broke both legs, through the aorta in between, good exit. Ran 30 yards, laid down and died. Recovered a petal from the leg meat.

Mule deer- 150yds. High lung shot, back away from the shoulder. Bang flop. Slid downhill on the snow towards me. No bullet recovered.

I think I'll keep shooting these for a while.

 

[300wby]

I have some 168gr ttsx to load for my 300wby for this upcoming, hopeful, elk hunt in WY.

anyone load those for the 300wby and willing to give some advice?

i have some of the IMR4350 powder.

this endeavor will be my first step in reloading so wish me luck.

 

[MT_Chad]

I have some 168gr ttsx to load for my 300wby for this upcoming, hopeful, elk hunt in WY.

anyone load those for the 300wby and willing to give some advice?

i have some of the IMR4350 powder.

this endeavor will be my first step in reloading so wish me luck.

I load the 165 ttsx in my 300 win mag and use 4831 sc. I would say you will be in the same neighborhood. Get the reloading sheet off barnes website, I have found their data quite reliable.

 

[memtb]

I have some 168gr ttsx to load for my 300wby for this upcoming, hopeful, elk hunt in WY.

anyone load those for the 300wby and willing to give some advice?

i have some of the IMR4350 powder.

this endeavor will be my first step in reloading so wish me luck.

300wby, 4350 would work, but may be a little fast for optimum performance! memtb