Barnes TTSX in 25-06
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jamross65
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Since posting this thread I have been using the Barnes TTSX 80grn almost exclusively in the 25-06 on roe. So impressed with these bullets cannot see me using anything else with it now due to the outstanding accuracy and the terminal performance.
I'm using them in a Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic that was shortened to 20" and recrowned and had some trigger work done, other than that bog standard factory. I'm using H4831sc in Federal brass and CCI large rifle primers.
Through the chrono the MV is averaging out at 3389fps with more space for upping the powder load if I wanted to but will not be playing with it any more.
I'm shooting sub 1/4" groups with this set up and the lack of damage to the carcass is the best I have experienced with this chambering. I've used a couple of 25-06 rifles before and found the terminal performance variable depending on distances the deer were being struck at regardless of the bullets used which were all soft points ranging from 100grn to 120grn.], some neat holes, others way too much.
The bruising between skin and ribs/shoulder is generally localised to about 6"-8" across and exit holes at maximum have been around an inch. Most however, are considerably less than that but the heart and lungs ALWAYS show a hole created with a controlled and mushroomed bullet. I have shot roe to over 250yds and as close as 70yds and the distance hasn't made a bit of difference to the performance either in damage or expansion. Likewise, just as all shots differ I have had some drop on the spot and others run distances similar to anything else I have experienced. Almost all though have had evidence of hydrostatic shock in them.
With a round going pretty quickly as the 25-06 does I think it is difficult to get a single bullet that does everything well on an outing if your in woodland and also across open fields, one that performs well on close up shots and also those that are stretched a bit meaning a primary choice of one or other and accepting a bit more damage close up or maybe not as much as hoped for far out (generalising). These wee things seem to perform regardless.
Next I'll be trying some of the 130grn TTSX in the .308. Totally sold on them now but not cheap.....
I'm using them in a Sako 75 Stainless Synthetic that was shortened to 20" and recrowned and had some trigger work done, other than that bog standard factory. I'm using H4831sc in Federal brass and CCI large rifle primers.
Through the chrono the MV is averaging out at 3389fps with more space for upping the powder load if I wanted to but will not be playing with it any more.
I'm shooting sub 1/4" groups with this set up and the lack of damage to the carcass is the best I have experienced with this chambering. I've used a couple of 25-06 rifles before and found the terminal performance variable depending on distances the deer were being struck at regardless of the bullets used which were all soft points ranging from 100grn to 120grn.], some neat holes, others way too much.
The bruising between skin and ribs/shoulder is generally localised to about 6"-8" across and exit holes at maximum have been around an inch. Most however, are considerably less than that but the heart and lungs ALWAYS show a hole created with a controlled and mushroomed bullet. I have shot roe to over 250yds and as close as 70yds and the distance hasn't made a bit of difference to the performance either in damage or expansion. Likewise, just as all shots differ I have had some drop on the spot and others run distances similar to anything else I have experienced. Almost all though have had evidence of hydrostatic shock in them.
With a round going pretty quickly as the 25-06 does I think it is difficult to get a single bullet that does everything well on an outing if your in woodland and also across open fields, one that performs well on close up shots and also those that are stretched a bit meaning a primary choice of one or other and accepting a bit more damage close up or maybe not as much as hoped for far out (generalising). These wee things seem to perform regardless.
Next I'll be trying some of the 130grn TTSX in the .308. Totally sold on them now but not cheap.....
Thanks for the feedback, jamross. I think I'll try the TTSX in my rifles if I ever run out of my supply of exotic copper bullets. The TSX that I've tried are also pretty accurate in my .270.
130g TTSX in 308 - aim for 3000fps and watch them drop in their tracks
To be fair if any 80gr bullet doing 3300+ didn't drop a roe in its tracks I would be concerned.
jamross65
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Seated 50 thou off the lands ?
Barnes recommend 70 thou or more off the lands. - It works. I seat my 130 grain TTSX bullets so that it allows me to crimp onto the outside diameter of the bullets avoiding the canelures. I use the Lee Factory Crimp die - it does a great job.
Ian
Ian
I think 80 thou from memory
Thanks for the info.
Sorry to backtrack ...
I have a 6.5cm 24 inch barrel and want to run 100g Barnes TTSX.
Will I be able to get 3200 FPS?
I’m easily getting 3300 FPS in 6.5 swede with a 26” barrel, so I think it’s do-able
I used the 80grn ttsx on roe for a year or two,I ran them at 3550fps and preformed right out further than you would ever need.bit susceptible to the wind once you get out there but up to 300 there will be no issues at all
1985
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Been experimenting with 100grain Barnes ttsx in my 25-06…. Frustrating. I can get an inch group or fractionally under at 100yards but I can’t improve on this, with 90grain Sierra bullets I can get 3 in the same hole and this is why it’s frustrating but maybe this is the best the Barnes will do? To get the inch I’ve had to slow them down to 2900fps and load them long at 3.260 OAL.
Anyone else got any advise to offer? I’m on N160.
Anyone else got any advise to offer? I’m on N160.
Try r/l 17 and shove em fast=3300 or more and seat them right out, mine was absolutely crap until I hit 115 thou off rifling then they shot a 1 hole group more or less!!! but 10 thou either way in seating they went to rat ****.
I use 100gr fox to good effect in 25-06. Tried n160 and struggled to get accuracy. RL22 was much better and runs them at 3350 to good effect. I’ve got 100gr TTSX to try - I use those in other calibres. 25-06 and 100gr copper is magnificent. One bullet to do it all.
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