Barnes TSX

[Tines]

I've got a buddy who's sending me a box of .25 caliber TSX bullets that he's not using. I'm interested in this bullet for larger game but have heard they leave quite the copper residue in your barrel. Anyone use this bullet and have those issues? Thanks

 

 

[Schmitty]

The old X bullets used to have a reputation for fouling barrels do to a very long surface bearing area. However, I've found the TSX's to shoot very well and fouling is comparable to any other jacketed bullet.

 

I'd give them a try as the 100 grain TSX was the most accurate bullet out of my 25-06.

 

 

[Tines]

The old X bullets used to have a reputation for fouling barrels do to a very long surface bearing area. However, I've found the TSX's to shoot very well and fouling is comparable to any other jacketed bullet.

 

I'd give them a try as the 100 grain TSX was the most accurate bullet out of my 25-06.

 

Thanks!

 

[Tines]

The old X bullets used to have a reputation for fouling barrels do to a very long surface bearing area. However, I've found the TSX's to shoot very well and fouling is comparable to any other jacketed bullet.

 

I'd give them a try as the 100 grain TSX was the most accurate bullet out of my 25-06.

 

One more question if you don't mind, can I get your load info for the TSX? Thanks

[Siwash]

Put about 40 TSX's down my .300 WSM...I honestly have not noticed any more fouling than normal...I also use Shooter's Choice solvent. I'm not sure if they have a published manual out, but here is their online .25-06 load data:

 

http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/25-06RemingtonWeb.pdf

[Coues Sniper]

Pure copper bullets will foul more than non pure copper. Just keep an eye on it and use a good solvent and you'll be fine.

[hawkeye]

been shooting barnes for about 4 years now. I haven't had any problems with fouling out of my Rem. 300 Ultra mag. my 30.06, my .243. and 22.250 Everyone has their favorite bullet, and mine are Barnes TSX. I haven't had any fouling isues and my long range accuracy is great. I love how they perform on game. Great expansion and weight retention. I clean my barrel after every use,with Barnes CR-10, and haven't noticed any more copper fouling than I did when I loaded Hornaday and Nosler.

 

P.S. I have the new Barnes manual, so if you have any re-loading questions just pm me.

 

hawkeye

[Schmitty]

One more question if you don't mind, can I get your load info for the TSX? Thanks

 

51.5 grains of IMR 4350 with the bullet seated .005" off the lands.

 

Be careful and work your way up as this load is a 1/2 grain above the published max load.

[longtime]

I use the bullets you are asking about, and don't have the fouling problems you speak about as long as you keep your rifle good and clean. I clean with brush and solvent, nothing special, after every 30 or so shots. As for using them on something bigger, I wouldn't do it. Use them just like any other bullet, and if you need something to kill bigger critters, GET A BIGGER RIFLE; THERE ARE NOT ANY MAGIC BULLETS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

longtime

[catclaw]

I have had best luck when using copper jacketed bullets if I COMPLETELY clean the bore first. Gilding metal jackets (they contain zinc) seem to act like a tinning compound or a "primer" to copper jackets and facilitate faster fouling. The TSX bullets foul less than the un-banded X bullets for sure.

 

All my X bullets have shot best with at lest a .050 jump, not the .005 jump that Schmitty likes.

 

As for using them on bigger stuff- I saw an elk shot with that bullet two years ago- 6 times! It was still hanging on when finished off at close range. They are NOT magic. I would use them on elk only if I didn't have anything better and then hope that he didn't run too far because they leave a marginal blood trail.