Barnes TSX load?

[elk 33]

Anyone tried the 150 gr. TSX in the 30:06 ?If so , what was your load .
Tom

[Rocky Raab]

(I fixed the problem with your post, elk)

This is straight from the Barnes website:

1. What load data do I use for the Triple Shock Bullet?

Answer. We recommend that you use the minimum X Bullet load data to start.

To compensate for the reduced pressures associated with the Triple Shock, you may have to work up 1 to 2 additional grains above listed loads to achieve equal pressures. Pressures can jump dramatically; therefore we recommend that you work up in 1/2 gr. increments until you are no more than 1 to 2 grains above the listed max load or until signs of excessive pressure are evident. Whichever comes first. You should watch for excessive case head expansion, sticky bolt lift, flattened primers or shiny spots on the base of the case. If you have case head expansion of more than .0005" with a once-fired case, this is a sure sign of excessive pressure. You will have to measure your case head with a Blade Micrometer just in front of the extractor groove, or you can use a regular micrometer and measure the belt on belted cases, before and after shooting. When any of these signs appear, back down one full grain and you will have a max load for your gun.

If you do not feel comfortable working up a load, or don't have the proper equipment, then we suggest following the recommended X-Bullet load data. For the 168gr .308 cal Triple Shock Bullet, use the 165gr X-Bullet data.

[billy ahring]

I would like to try the 150 gr. TSX in my model seven .308 but I am a little concerned that I would not get the shot to shot consistency that I would like to get. I have not had real good experiences with boattail bullets and short barrels. So far I have had very good results with consistent accuracy from Hornady flat base SP's out the 18 inch barrel of the model 7. With the price that these bullets cost I am a little scared of throwing money after bad results.

I can offer up one very successful story with the TSX's though. I loaded some up for my .25-06 this fall. 100 grainers in .25 are not boattails but rather flat bases, wonder why 150 gr. in .308 are? Anyway I shot a smallish 8 pointer during gun season that acted as though he had been struck by Thor's hammer. A very dramatic kill to say the least. I was very impressed with the results of the first deer shot with this load. It will be interesting to see if I continue to get the same performance

[elk 33]

Thanks for the info fella's . I have extensive experience loading for cal.'s from 17 Rem. to 338 Win. mag. Being re-tired now , I just wanted someone's experience with the Barnes 150 gr. as they are so darn expensive to experiment with . I intend to use my old Rem. 721 (.06) for deer and antelope only . It is now wearing it's 5th barrel . I have some really good accurate loads for it but , don't like the explosiveness . I would like to get about 3000 fps. with the barnes 150 gr. and thought it would be tough enough to handle the speed . Thanks again
Tom

[Trapper7]

I reload 150 grain BarnesTSX bullets for my 30-06. After much experimenting my favorite load is 58.5 grains of IMR4350. I've been using this load for elk for a couple of years now. The accuracy seems good and penetration is super on elk.

Before the TSX bullet, I was shooting the XLC, which worked quite well in my rifle too. I think the accuracy might be a little better with the TSX.

[Cossack]

I shoot a Kimber Montana 7/08 with 140 gr TSX and 42 grns of Varget. ABSOLUTELY fantastic. Shoots like a 'big gun' at 2900+ fps. Your 150 load in '06 should give you great trajectory while retaining exceptional terminal performance. (I'd be using H4350). They may be expensive, but no doubt they are the best. Have 20 one-shot deer kills using Barnes and now TSX. Wouldn't even consider using something else for hunting.