Nosler Partition or Barnes TTSX

[kiwi hunter]

Why would that be the question?

the harder the projectile the less they expand, speed helps

 

[LostinOregon1]

TTSX out of the .257 weatherby magnum and accubond out of the 7mm Remington magnum.

Rich

 

[Don Fischer]

I doubt with well placed shots either will kill any animal any deader or quicker than the other! Neither bullet will overcome poor shot placement! The best bullet for you is the one you shoot best!

 

[GlockZ]

Why would that be the question?

Mono-metal bullets really shine in the accuracy department when they're pushed as fast as possible. For myself, I've found that with same weight bullets and powder charges, I typically get around 100fps more out of the Barnes TTSX, compared to a Nosler BT or AB.

 

[Lake079]

Barnes will get the job done .

 

[VikingsGuy]

TTSX and Hammer are the only two hunting bullets I choose to consider these days.

Both perform as designed at destination (albeit differently) and have lots and lots of field use with proven effectiveness.

 

[elkhnter]

Which ever shoots best out of the rifle.

 

[np307]

the harder the projectile the less they expand, speed helps

Yeah but any of the major centerfire cartridges are pushing the TTSX fast enough for good expansion.

 

[NDGuy]

Do I have to reload to use hammers? Or does anyone sell loaded cartridges?

 

[mtmuley]

Do I have to reload to use hammers? Or does anyone sell loaded cartridges?

Steve is on a plane right now, but when he is back at the shop you can give him a call. I know it was in the works to offer loaded ammo. Don't know if they got it all worked out yet or not. mtmuley

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

Toyota

Well my family has been knocking them down with fords for decades! I bought a toyota a few years back and havent tagged a single one...junk

 

[klampson]

I generally shoot monos these days, but wouldn’t hesitate to use a partition or any high quality bonded bullet for that matter. I would let accuracy dictate.

 

[S-3 Ranch]

.308win 130gr ttsx took out the shoulders of this elk no problems , about 275-300 meters

 

[MThuntr]

The 2 are completely different designs but I wouldn't hesitate to use either in the right application...I don't know what you're shooting but make sure the TTSX is lighter than you would use for the partition. I shoot 140 Partitions in my 270 but would shoot 130 TTSX.

Again a vote for Hammers...I can push hammers more accurately and faster than other bullets. And now that those 2 bullets are $1 a piece the few pennies extra for hammers makes them that much better in my books.

 

[Redmt]

The Hammers are usually available. The Barnes are pretty much MIA. Hornady is pushing the CX line to replace the GMX but finding them is spotty. The ELD-X is wicked accurate. Improve your stalking skills and whack em over the head.

 

[mtmuley]

The Hammers are usually available.

Hammers are always available. mtmuley

 

[coleslaw]

I've been switching most of my hunting rifles over to all copper. I feel better not eating microscopic lead fragments or feeding it to my family. Plus, I don't think I've ever shot a more accurate bullet than the Hammer. Also, the velocity you are allowed to push them to will usually match or even succeed the energy levels of lead bullets far enough down range that I don't have to worry about it.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I used to use the Nosler Partition for Elk, then switched to Swift A-Frames which are like the Partition, but is bonded. Neither were really accurate, but worked well on quick humane kills. Then I tried the Barnes TTSX, and it shot 1/2 inch groups, and I got higher velocity than I got with the Partitions. I have shot several bulls with the TTSX, and none have taken more than 2 steps after shooting them. I don't have a problem with the Partitions, but get much better accuracy and higher velocity with the TTSX. I would say to try both, and see which works best in your rifle.

 

[Redside]

Do I have to reload to use hammers? Or does anyone sell loaded cartridges?

Unknownmunitions and Pendleton Ammunition will load hammers from what I’ve seen. Custom ammo sites so a little spendy. I’ve only ever bought reloading stuff from Unknown so can’t really comment if the ammo is any good for either. Have seen good reviews of Unknown.

 

[D4570]

Hammers are always available. mtmuley