130grain Barnes TTSX in 308 win

Started by Againstthegrains, Today at 02:15 PM

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Againstthegrains

Has anybody used this bullet in .308 win with a 1:10 twist barrel?

I'd like to know your thoughts with respect to accuracy and terminal performance?

Tripodmvr

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I hunt exclusively with copper bullets, Barnes being a favorite. Penetration is hardly ever a problem, but good bullet placement on a broadside shot, taking arteries above or the heart itself and both lungs, is a deadly shot. Avoid headshots, although a neck shot just below the head works well. On the shoulder is prescribed.

Usually there is less meat damage and snotty blood is absent.

I have had 1 MOA groups or less - ample precision for hunting out to 400m. The 130gr bullet is prescribed for 308 to get enough speed to ensure good expansion. I have shot an eland with 150gr TSX in my 30-06. Nearly full length penetration at 100m.